Brian Gallagher

Architecture and engineering firms are entering the second half of 2026 with healthy workloads, loyal clients and growing optimism about artificial intelligence. But beneath those positive signals is a significant operational challenge: many firms still lack visibility into the financial performance of their projects.

A new EY report argues that construction's workforce challenge has moved beyond recruiting. With unprecedented capital flowing into infrastructure, manufacturing, energy and other major projects, the industry's ability to find, develop and deploy enough skilled talent could become one of the biggest constraints on growth.

PPC Partners, a leader in the electrical, mechanical, automation, advanced fabrication and construction industries, announces the strategic acquisition of Sapience Automation. The acquisition strengthens PPC Partners’ automation and robotics capabilities, expanding its ability to deliver comprehensive project delivery solutions across manufacturing, life sciences, packaging, distribution and other markets.

Growth in data center development is fueling an increasing share of U.S. industrial demand, according to a new report from CoStar, the leading global provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the property markets.

AIA Contract Documents (ACD), the industry standard for construction agreements that support $100 billion in contract value each year, today announced the launch of its AI Assistant, providing in-app contract guidance, alongside an enhanced contract editing experience to accelerate contracting workflows.

Wally Adamchik’s new research report, Built to Grow, draws on executive interviews from billion-dollar contractors to identify the leadership practices that sustain growth. Most construction companies want to grow. Few prepare for what growth actually requires. That is the central finding of Built to Grow: Lessons from Construction Companies That Have Done It, a new research...

Mark Zweig writes about selling in the AEC industry.

The lawsuit alleges that her work on the psychological thriller — at one point “rescuing” it, according to the lawsuit — should have qualified her for a lead producer role, which includes profit participation involvement.

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Despite the writer's attempt to disguise her ship by covering the name, Rowling's presence was well-known by locals, with one even calling it, “the worst-kept secret on the Marina.”