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Construction Industry Disruption
7 articles from Engineering & Construction practitioners
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 costs surged in May at fastest annual rate since pandemic
Construction costs climbed at their steepest annual pace since the pandemic in May, squeezing contractors caught between rising materials prices and softening b
Built from the Dirt Up: Dillan Dumont’s Journey from Bricklayer to Industry Disruptor
With all types of infrastructure across America aging, there has never been more of a need for smarter, less disruptive solutions than now. From trenchless pipe repair to utility innovation, the construction world is shifting and young leaders like Dillan Dumont are stepping into the spotlight. Cities like New York and Chicago are facing…
The DisruptED World of Advanced Manufacturing at Bridgestone-Firestone (Ep. 2 with Cara Krstolic)
How a legacy tire manufacturer is reinventing production to meet the sustainability demands of a carbon-conscious world
Past Crises as Present Shields: How COVID and Suez Canal Experiences Averted a Major Fallout from the Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Organizations that weathered pandemic and maritime disruptions built supply chain flexibility that cushioned the blow from a major U.S. port infrastructure fail
2024 Aerospace Outlook
The aerospace industry is poised to double in value by 2032, but manufacturers must navigate complex production hurdles first
Innovating Legacy: The Gates & Sons Story of Building Beyond
How a Denver contracting family transformed construction by turning their own problems into industry-leading inventions