Artificial intelligence has continued to capture the attention of builders across the construction spectrum, and investors are no different.  Firms that offer robotics, both as a fleet and as retrofit products, along with AI products, captured new infusions of cash in recent funding rounds.  Read on from Construction Dive for six recent investments in the Contech space

A new analysis of  project data reveals how value-based procurement, preconstruction services, technology adoption and safety leadership are driving industry-leading performance in schedule, budget and jobsite
outcomes across every major market sector. 
Can the performance metrics from award-winning projects help owners, designers and contractors make decisions that lead to safer jobsites, stronger budget performance and more predictable schedules?
​According to ABC’s growing EIC data set, the answer appears to be yes. 
Read the full Article here from ABC Excellence in Construction™

​Over the past 12 months, construction activity leaned heavily on a narrow group of winning sectors. Tech giants pledged billions to expand the buildouts of their data center footprints. Public infrastructure construction, such as highways and water works, hummed along despite overarching funding pressures. 
​Read the full article HERE to see the five construction industry trends contractors will be keeping tabs on in 2026.

Connect with us today to schedule some time and we’ll see YOU at these upcoming events soon! 

Mark your calendars for the LeadingAge Oregon Annual Conference, a key gathering for the senior housing sector in Oregon. Set in the heart of Oregon at the Salem Convention Center from May 5-7, 2026, this conference offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, education, and collaboration.  We are excited to exhibit and engage with this vibrant community while exploring new ideas.

We are thrilled to announce that we will be an exhibitor at the LeadingAge CA BOLD Annual Conference & Expo! Held from May 19-22, 2026, in beautiful Palm Desert, CA this premier event is a centerpiece for senior living professionals. We look forward to connecting with friends and colleagues across the California senior living community. Be sure to look for us on the expo floor!
 
Why attend HD Expo In Las Vegas? Discover what belongs in your next project.
Explore products across the categories that define hospitality environments.  From furniture and lighting to textiles, finishes, and technology.  HD Expo brings the materials and partners you need into one place.
Learn what’s shaping hospitality design. Sessions, HD University, and micro-gatherings focus on the pressures, priorities, and possibilities influencing how hospitality spaces are designed, built, and experienced.
Connect with the people behind the work.  Meet designers, brand teams, owners, and manufacturers working across hospitality environments worldwide while building relationships that support real projects.

Entering 2026, the senior living industry has momentum as providers make gains in occupancy and margins.  All of that hinge on operators acting now – sometimes with bold intentions.  Senior living leaders know well that they must serve a new and larger generation than ever before with the arrival of the baby boomers. New preferences and older adults than previous generations are both an opportunity and a potential challenge ahead.   Read the Full Article Here!

According to Hotel Dive - Luxury travelers and major eventgoers are slated to drive hotel demand this year, while rising labor costs and advancements in artificial intelligence could shift hospitality operations.
Following a year of broad economic uncertainty that stifled growth for hotels, hospitality industry leaders are looking toward 2026 with cautious optimism. 
Rising operational costs are slated to challenge owners this year and lower-tier segments could struggle amid a growing wealth bifurcation. 
​However, opportunities loom on the travel and technology fronts. And through it all, hotel companies are expected to fortify their portfolios with new brand offerings and partnerships.  Read the Full Article HERE!