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Third Screen AI Habit Gives Contractors an Edge

A third monitor and daily AI use can help contractors build fluency and gain a lasting edge.

A portrait of Brandon Pipken of Autobahn Consultants

Brandon Pipkin

June 15, 2026

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Contractors who make AI a daily habit today may gain an advantage rivals cannot easily match.

Nonresidential Construction Adds 15,700 Jobs in May

Nonresidential construction gained 15,700 jobs in May as demand and public projects drive hiring.

W&C Staff

June 9, 2026

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Construction hiring remained strong in May, led by specialty trades and nonresidential growth.

A portrait of Telling Industries' Corey Hill

Corey Hill Named Controller at Telling Industries

Telling Industries promotes Corey Hill to Controller, recognizing rapid growth and leadership.

W&C Staff

June 5, 2026

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Former educator Corey Hill advances to Controller, leading Telling's accounting operations.

Construction Job Openings Rise by 25,000 in April

ABC reports construction job openings climbed 25,000 in April amid labor shortages.

Tanja Kern W&C Staff

June 3, 2026

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Texas and Louisiana have the largest number and percent of 12-month increases, while California and Alaska lag; Florida and New Mexico lead in monthly gains, while New Jersey and Maine have the biggest and steepest losses.

A table of contractors with Eddie McCormick, TLPCA ED, at the association's 2023 event

TLPCA Convention Continues Texas Industry Tradition

TLPCA's annual convention unites contractors for education, networking, awards, and trade.

John Wyatt

June 2, 2026

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Texas plastering pros gather for learning, networking, awards, exhibits, and industry updates.

Shelly Travis, the executive director of SkillsUSA, center at the start of the 2025 Skills competition.

NEST Supports SkillsUSA Facilithon Finalists

NEST helps students attend SkillsUSA Facilithon finals and explore FM careers nationwide.

John Wyatt

May 22, 2026

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NEST funds student travel to SkillsUSA Facilithon finals, expanding FM career awareness.

Bluebeam Launches AI-Powered Capabilities for AEC Teams

Now available to all customers globally, giving AEC teams the option to upgrade to a premium subscription that delivers AI-powered automation.

Lindsay Lewis

May 20, 2026

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Bluebeam announced that Bluebeam Max is now available to all customers globally, giving AEC teams the option to upgrade to a premium subscription that delivers AI-powered automation and next generation review tools.