Articles Tagged with ''AI (artificial intelligence)''

Bob Treadway speaking at CISCA Summit
CISCA 2026

5 Risks and Trends Facing Ceiling Contractors Now

Economic uncertainty, labor constraints and AI-driven disruption are reshaping the outlook for specialty contractors, with potential impacts on pricing, hiring and project demand.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
April 24, 2026
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At the 2026 CISCA Summit, longtime forecaster Bob Treadway outlined what ceiling contractors should watch next—from recession risk and inflation pressures to shifting workforce dynamics and the growing role of technology.


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Chart "Where AI Provides Value"
Technology News

Contractor AI Adoption Surges in 2026, Report Finds

Survey of 1,000+ construction leaders shows firms moving past experimentation as AI takes hold in cost estimation, bid management and project planning.
W&C Staff
March 30, 2026
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A new industry report shows AI use rising among contractors, with firms leveraging technology to manage costs, improve margins and streamline operations.


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Industry Voices, Dave Lemont

The Blueprint for Innovation Begins with a Universal Language for Building Materials

To unlock efficiency, sustainability and true collaboration in the building industry, we must create and adopt a shared, data-driven language for materials—just as BIM once did for design.
Dave Lemont
Dave Lemont
March 23, 2026
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To unlock efficiency, sustainability and true collaboration in the building industry, we must create and adopt a shared, data-driven language for materials—just as BIM once did for design.
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