Artificial intelligence tools can protect profits and workers, construction tech leaders said during a Built By Builders webinar. Construction risk in 2026 will increasingly stem from small operational breakdowns that surface too late to fix cheaply. A tight labor market could only heighten that exposure. Those are the issues construction technology leaders cited as they pointed to several artificial intelligence tools to protect profits, according to a 2026 outlook webinar from Built By Builders, a construction tech company network. Choosing the right option starts in the field, said Anna Berger, CEO of Trayd, a construction back office operating system, during the webinar moderated

With wage expenses piling up, leveraging the technology lets builders protect their margins and get more value out of existing crews, writes a contech expert. Alok Chanani is the co-founder and CEO of BuildOps, a software platform for commercial and industrial service contractors. Opinions are the author’s own.  The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas has quietly admitted what many of us knew already: Labor math in Texas is broken. In their October 2025 Southwest Economy, the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas stated that decreased international migration is reducing employment growth throughout the state of Texas. And for those working in Texas

A bathroom remodel starts long before any tools come out. The more thought you put into how the space is used, what can realistically change, and what needs to stay flexible, the smoother the process tends to be. Good preparation creates room for better decisions and fewer compromises once the work is underway. This guide walks through the key elements to think about before starting, so you can move into the process with clarity, realistic expectations, and a plan you can actually work with. Table of Contents Understanding Why You’re Remodeling Before measurements, materials, or contractors enter the picture, slow down

Durban,December 15, 2025 — A major renewable energy milestone has been achieved in South Africa’s Western Cape province, where the newly operational Grootfontein solar facility is now feeding clean electricity into the national grid. The 273-megawatt installation, developed by Scatec ASA, flipped the switch to commercial operation on December 6, becoming a flagship example of successful public-private collaboration in Africa’s energy sector. Breaking New Ground in the Western Cape What makes Grootfontein particularly noteworthy isn’t just its size—though it is indeed the largest co-located solar photovoltaic cluster in the Western Cape. The facility holds the distinction of being the first solar