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Weekly Newsletter

Wednesday, June 24, 2026

Features of the week

Why Insurance Is Becoming a Make-or-Break Factor in Construction

Rising risks are pushing developers to prioritize insurability from the very beginning of project planning Zurich, Switzerland, 19 June 2026 – The construction industry is facing a new reality. Beyond budgets, schedules, and engineering challenges, project owners must now consider...

Alstom Expands Rail Infrastructure with New Service Depot in Kazakhstan

New facility aims to improve locomotive reliability and strengthen rail connectivity along the growing Middle Corridor trade route Arys, Kazakhstan, 5 June 2026 – Alstom has announced the development of a new electric locomotive service depot in Arys, a major...

North America Pushes Forward in Smart Construction and Modular Manufacturing

Growing interest in DfMA and productization signals a major shift in the future of construction New York, United States, 28 May 2026 – North America may still be behind other global regions in adopting productization and Design for Manufacturing and...

San Antonio Airport Receives $10 Million FAA Boost for Major Expansion Plans

The new federal funding will support airport growth, infrastructure upgrades, and opportunities for contractors and local vendors San Antonio, Texas, 21 May 2026 – San Antonio International Airport is preparing for a major phase of expansion after receiving a $10...

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Something Old, Something New: The Current State of Recruiting

The more things change, the more they stay the same.  Such is the case for the modern-day recruiter. Years ago, the challenge in recruiting was finding skilled talent. Once you did, you usually had little difficulty engaging with them....

The Digital-First Homebuyer: What it Means for the Future of Modular Construction

The modular building industry has spent decades perfecting home building in a quality-controlled environment revolutionizing what is possible with construction in terms of speed, quality andsustainability. Now it faces another challenge: understanding today's home buying journey and leveraging that journey...

The Workforce Problem Isn’t a Staffing Problem—It’s a Leadership Alignment Problem

For more than a decade, the construction industry has focused significant attention on workforce shortages. Industry conferences, trade publications, and executive discussions frequently center on recruiting strategies, workforce development initiatives, apprenticeship programs, and attracting younger generations to the trades. While...

From Data Entry to Engineers: Offshoring’s New Role in Construction Capacity

From Data Entry to Engineers: Offshoring’s New Role in Construction Capacity Construction companies can’t train builders fast enough to deliver the projects already on their books. Apprenticeship numbers keep falling while project volumes and costs climb, and the industry worldwide...