Tech
New York State contractors oppose the nation's first data center moratorium
New York State Governor Kathy Hochul signed an executive order suspending environmental permits for hyperscale data centers, making the state the first in the nation to implement such a moratorium. Construction industry organizations have strongly opposed this move, arguing that it will harm the economy and weaken competitiveness.
Micron pours first concrete at $10 billion New York chip plant
Micron Technology announced on July 9 that it has poured the first concrete at its $100 billion semiconductor campus in Clay, New York, with contractors Gilbane, Jacobs, and Bechtel involved, and progress over 25% ahead of schedule. Approximately $675 million in contracts have been awarded to local New York businesses so far.
BIM is becoming the most effective profit protection strategy in the construction industry
Profit margin erosion has long been viewed as inevitable 'weather,' but BIM is becoming a powerful tool for contractors to protect profits by addressing issues upfront, reducing rework, and improving collaboration efficiency. Data shows that BIM can reduce costs by 15-24% during the design phase, 5-15% during the construction phase, and significantly improve operational efficiency.
97% of contractors lack real-time asset visibility, and most are not yet aware of its cost
A joint survey by AlignOps and Construction Dive found that 97% of construction companies lack real-time asset visibility, even after investing in technology. Most leaders overestimate their data-driven decision-making capabilities and actually rely on intuition. Fragmented systems and a lack of workflows lead to idle equipment, duplicate purchases, and lost tools, costing hundreds of thousands of dollars annually. Experts recommend using unified platforms and simple processes to validate intuition with data and shift from a reactive to a proactive stance.
AI Engineers and Testing: How Suffolk Integrates Technology into Workflows
Suffolk Construction embeds AI engineers into project teams through its 'Future of Construction' initiative to address data fragmentation and improve efficiency. Vice President Doug Harrison emphasizes the importance of data quality and consistent technology deployment, and shares considerations on standardizing tools, training strategies, and build-versus-buy technology solutions.
DPR and Suffolk Technologies Partner with Skillit to Advance AI Recruitment in Construction
Construction technology company Skillit announced partnerships with DPR Construction and Suffolk Technologies, whose venture arms have made equity investments in Skillit. Skillit claims to have the nation's largest network of vetted skilled workers, and its AI-driven platform aims to improve recruitment efficiency in the construction industry.
Project data should accelerate decisions, not slow them down
As AECO organizations explore AI and more advanced digital workflows, a prerequisite is becoming clear: project data must be more accessible, governed, and connected to support better decisions. The 2025 RICS report highlights this need, and Hexagon Multivista's 2025 data shows the volume of information its clients generate in a single year: 15,525,207 photos and 384,279 scans. However, more data does not automatically simplify construction management. The issue is not data volume but decision friction—teams struggle to quickly find, understand, and apply the right information. Solutions like Hexagon Multivista Hub aim to integrate project data into a connected context, reducing the information gap between office and field, thereby turning data into true construction intelligence.
AI-Native Construction ERP: Driving Maximum Project Performance with Intelligence
Construction ERP platforms were originally designed for data storage, compliance support, and report generation, rather than data interpretation, risk alerts, or automation of routine decisions. The new generation of AI-native construction ERP is changing this—its intelligence is not added through integrations or third-party tools but is embedded at the system's core. This article explains the true meaning of AI-native, the application of AI at decision points, how task agents facilitate adoption, and measurable business value, and introduces how CMiC's NEXUS product reduces construction risks with AI, unified data, and automation.
Suffolk to Embed AI Engineers in Construction Projects
Suffolk Construction has announced the launch of its "Future Site" initiative, which will embed AI engineers at construction sites nationwide to participate in project meetings and iteratively develop solutions across three key areas: design, scheduling, and processes. This move comes in response to rising costs and labor shortages, and leverages the company's over $100 million investment in data and technology. To date, the initiative has produced AI-assisted design review, procurement and delivery tracking systems, and an AI process tool for monthly payment applications.
McCarthy and Palantir Form AI Partnership to Advance Construction Site Intelligence
McCarthy Building Cos. announced a multi-year, multi-million-dollar strategic collaboration with Palantir, adopting its Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) to develop a connected AI operating system aimed at strengthening internal AI capabilities across design, estimation, and on-site construction. The partnership centers on McCarthy's AI-native system, Pulse, which is built on Palantir's Ontology technology, providing real-time insights and decision support to field teams.