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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
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.


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Chicago's Construction Market
If Walls Could Talk

Horizon Interiors Discusses Labor, Growth in Chicago

Horizon Interiors' Rudy Kadiric discusses labor, demand and technology investments.
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John Wyatt
May 19, 2026
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Horizon Interiors' Rudy Kadiric discusses labor, demand and technology investments.


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Decorative Plaster
Renewed Relevance

Why Architects Are Falling Back in Love with Plaster

A centuries-old wall finish is emerging as one of construction's fastest-growing premium materials
Rob Knight business development manager at Variance Specialty Finishes/Parex
Rob Knight
May 13, 2026
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Decorative plasters are moving into the mainstream, driven by luxury demand, sustainability, and global construction growth. For contractors, success hinges on mastering application techniques, material selection, and substrate prep as textured, high-performance finishes reshape expectations for modern wall systems.
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Basu: Uneven Growth Reshapes Construction Outlook

Economist highlights inflation, rates and sector divides
Fiona Maguire-O'Shea
Fiona Maguire-O'Shea
April 28, 2026
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Strong demand in data centers and infrastructure contrasts with weak office and multifamily markets as financing pressures persist.


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Construction Backlog Rises, Confidence Improves

Construction backlog climbs in March as contractor confidence stays strong, ABC reports.
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John Wyatt
April 14, 2026
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Construction backlog climbs in March as contractor confidence stays strong, ABC reports.


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EIMA Charts Path Forward at Inaugural Washington Meeting

Momentum is building for EIFS, yet EIMA's CEO says reclaiming the industry's 2006 peak will require a bigger lift.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
March 30, 2026
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The EIFS industry is growing—but hasn't reclaimed its 2006 peak. EIMA's CEO says closing the gap will take sustained investment and a perception shift.


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Construction Employment Slides in February Data

Construction lost 11,000 jobs in February as backlog softens and specialty trades see continued declines, ABC reports.
March 7, 2026
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Construction lost 11,000 jobs in February as backlog softens and specialty trades see continued declines.


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Housing Insights

New Data Reframes U.S. Housing Shortage

New analysis shows the housing gap has narrowed, signaling a shift in construction demand toward renovation and regional activity.
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
March 2, 2026
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Updated data suggests future growth may rely more on remodeling than on a surge in new home construction.


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FMI Releases 2026 North American Engineering and Construction Industry Overview

Annual report examines uneven market performance and the segments shaping growth across the U.S. and Canada.
February 26, 2026
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Annual report examines uneven market performance and the segments shaping growth across the U.S. and Canada.


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SCOTUS Ruling Brings Mixed News for W&C Trades

IEEPA duties are out, but Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum remain — and distributors may be slow to pass along savings
Tanja Kern
Tanja Kern
February 20, 2026
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The Supreme Court's 6–3 ruling invalidates the broad emergency tariffs the Trump administration imposed on imports from nearly all trading partners. For wall and ceiling contractors, the decision removes one major cost pressure — but Section 232 duties on steel and aluminum stay in place, and any pricing relief is likely to arrive slowly.



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