Construction Engineering

Element’s Charlotte lab makes tensile specimens from turbine blade roots

Daniel Steele says Element's Charlotte lab low-stress grinds specimens cut from CFM56 blade roots, and knows of no other lab grinding specimens that small.

NMHC survey: 37% raised pricing on projects on hold

37% of NMHC survey respondents raised pricing on projects on hold, up from 17% in June, as starts slowed and costs rose.

CMHA’s 2026 report estimates paver and wall production

CMHA's 2026 Hardscape Production Report analyzes segmental concrete pavement and retaining wall production across the US and Canada.

RIEGL’s miniVUX-4UAV hits 150 scans/sec in 120° FOV

RIEGL's miniVUX-4UAV captures up to 133,333 measurements a second in a 120-degree field of view. RIEGL lists 12 mm accuracy.

CAS Automotive launches Damaged Equipment to sell fleets' damaged and end-of-life machines

CAS Automotive has taken its salvage-vehicle model to heavy equipment, offering fleets, dealers and insurers a guaranteed offer on damaged and surplus machines.

Caterpillar and FieldAI partner on physical AI for jobsites

Caterpillar said Sept. 5, 2026 it is working with FieldAI to bring physical AI and autonomy to construction and industrial sites, per Automation News.

JE Dunn Adds Power Generation Unit as Data Centers Grow

JE Dunn Construction formed a power generation unit and named a leader, amid a wider industry shift toward power-focused construction work.

HUD’s 24-month mass timber modular project goes after the cost driver: shipping the modules

A HUD-funded Washington State University project is treating transport hardware as part of the structure, a direct response to modular’s logistics cost curve.

Insurance and moisture controls now shape mass timber schedules

Mass timber can go up a floor a day, but builder’s risk, moisture controls, and prefab lead times are now the real critical path.

2026 design rankings show buyers now shop for engineering talent

BD+C’s 2026 Giants 400 and ENR’s international list point to the same constraint: specialized engineering depth. Owners are adjusting procurement and contracts.

Let's Get to Know Your Product - Donald Hillman

Multiplastic delivers specialized resin and raw material solutions for diverse manufacturing applications with expert product managers and sustainable…

RD-6 Application in Peru

RD-6 cold-applied coating system prevents corrosion on high-altitude mining pipelines in Peru's Andes, enabling faster installation and long-term asset…

Humanoid and legged robots are ready for brownfield factories, but three technical gaps still stand in the way

Science and industry sources converge: legged robots can navigate existing factory floors, but reliability, dexterity, and data remain unsolved.

Alco Tourmaline 3600 BBQ Interviews

Next Compression recently completed the Alco Tourmaline 3600 BBQ package, a project that pushed the company beyond its established reputation in the small screw compressor space. According to multiple team members interviewed on the shop floor, this build stands out not only for its physical scale b

Albany's construction sector signals growth from Regeneron's $2B expansion to rising contractor billings

Regeneron's $2B Saratoga expansion, climbing GC billings, and a wave of new regional offices mark a busy construction cycle for the Capital Region.

Prologis files plans for 516,000-sq-ft, 99-megawatt data center in South San Jose

Prologis has filed plans with San Jose city planners for a three-story, 516,000-square-foot data center at 5977 Silver Creek Valley Road.

Data center demand and rising costs define commercial construction in early 2026

CBIZ's Q1 2026 Commercial Construction Index points to surging data center work, stubborn labor shortages, and climbing material prices as the quarter's definin

AI moves from back office to job site in construction's next build-out

McCarthy Building Cos. has signed a multimillion-dollar deal with Palantir, while Gleeds' James Garner says data readiness and culture are the real barriers to AI adoption.

AI moves from pilot to platform across global construction operations

South Korean majors and global startups are embedding AI into procurement, safety, and quality workflows as the construction AI market targets 24.7% annual grow

The reshoring boom that wasn't: U.S. factory construction keeps falling despite tariff push

New factory construction in the U.S. has fallen steadily since 2024, even as tariffs and political pressure push reshoring commitments.

Construction's AI fight moves to data as 38% of contractors report measurable impact

AI adoption in construction is accelerating, with 38% of contractors reporting measurable business impact, up from 17% a year ago, as platforms battle over data r

Construction's AI fight moves to data as 38% of contractors report measurable impact

AI adoption in construction is accelerating, with 38% of contractors reporting measurable impact, more than double last year's 17%, as platforms battle over data

Construction industry digest: Google data center halted, steel imports fall, and data center spending surges

A judge halts Google's Minnesota data center, steel imports drop 30% YTD, and data center construction spending jumps 28% year over year.

Global Insights and Innovation: Mara Rintamaki at the IPS Sales Meeting in Mexico City

In an industry where incremental improvements can reshape entire supply chains, product innovation remains the quiet engine driving long-term growth. Companies like TekniPlex are increasingly leaning into global collaboration, recognizing that insights from diverse markets—whether in North America or beyond—fuel smarter, more adaptive solutions. Events like international sales meetings serve not just as…

Krazy Shawn Blooper Reel

Krazy Shawn’s 4th of July Extravaganza Blooper Reel Embarking on a video shoot is both thrilling and demanding, requiring meticulous planning, equipment setup, and team coordination to capture the perfect shots. However, things don’t always go as expected – but that’s where the magic of a blooper reel comes in! As we approach the 4th,…

Krazy Shawn’s 4th of July Extravaganza

Hi folks, I’m Krazy Shawn! Welcome to our 4th of July Extravaganza! Here at Kasa we are always going for the gold. We’re soaring to new heights with our state-of-the-art panel shop. At Kasa we are blowing up low quality with our meticulously wired panels and our UL certifications. Built to your specs or custom…

Krazy Shawn’s Panel Shop 2.0

Krazy Shawn is back! Hi! This is Krazy Shawn over at Krazy Shawn’s Panel Shop here at Kasa Controls and Automation! Due to recent events, not only have prices been reduced, but so have I to a mere avatar of myself in this animated cartoon! But our panel shop is real and I’m chopping down…

What’s in the Shop? Episode 1

What’s in the Shop? is an ongoing video series offering a behind-the-scenes look at daily life inside the Kasa Controls & Automation panel build shop. Each episode captures real-time moments from the floor — from control panels in progress and detailed wiring work to team milestones and everyday shop culture. While many episodes highlight…

Albers Testimonial

Virtually No Downtime   Albers Finishing & Solutions is a family-owned and operated company in Cheney, Kansas. The company specializes in processing parts by liquid painting, plating or anodizing to solve their customers finishing needs. The company’s origins began with an opportunity to deliver finished pieces to a business partner, which meant they’d need a…

Chainless Conveyor Motion

Overhead Friction-Driven Conveyor for Finishing IntelliFinishing automated, complete finishing systems features a cutting-edge conveyor that offers a superior alternative to traditional power & free systems—without the need for a chain. This friction-driven conveyor uses a spinning drive tube to propel the carrier. The trolley assembly’s wheels are angled, enabling the carrier to move forward or…