Bechtel establishes new role for tech overhaul of project delivery

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Bechtel, one of the country’s largest contractors by revenue, is overhauling how it delivers projects with artificial intelligence. It has tapped a company veteran to lead the charge. The Reston, Virginia-based builder selected John Platt as its […]

We Have to Get This Done: Data Centers, Interest Rates and More Primed to Exacerbate Labor Shortage

ABC’s latest workforce shortage analysis reveals the construction industry must attract 349,000 new workers in 2026—and 456,000 in 2027—to keep up with demand for construction services. That demand is based on a relatively conservative construction spend forecast of $2.23 trillion. Should this economy take off like President Trump believes it will, the industry’s challenge to […]

60% of Gen Zers will pursue skilled trade work this year: survey

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Young workers and even college graduates are looking at skilled trades more than white collar work this year in a search for stability and solid pay, a survey by a resume-assistance company shows.  Six in 10 Gen […]