compiled by Arnie Gess, president of Construction Links Network.

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HSI, a global leader in Environmental, Health, Safety, and Quality (EHSQ) and workforce development solutions, has acquired UK-based HandsHQ, a provider of cloud-based Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and training tools. This strategic move strengthens HSI’s ability to deliver advanced operational risk and competency-based solutions while expanding its footprint across Europe. HandsHQ, known for serving high-profile clients like Babcock International, the University of Oxford, and Arsenal FC, simplifies RAMS and workforce training processes for over 2,000 customers. The acquisition builds on HSI’s recent purchase of Ireland-based Skillko, enhancing its compliance and contractor management capabilities. As demand for integrated safety, compliance, and workforce readiness solutions continues to rise, HSI is positioning itself as a global market leader with a strong focus on Europe. Executives from both companies emphasized their shared vision of building safer, smarter, and more resilient workplaces.

Clue, the leading equipment management platform for the construction industry, has achieved SOC 2 Type II certification, the gold standard for data security and operational reliability. This rigorous certification, validated by Prescient Security and developed by the AICPA, confirms that Clue’s platform meets the highest enterprise-grade standards for security, availability, and confidentiality over an extended period. With more than $2 billion in construction assets managed through Clue, the certification assures contractors and fleet managers that their sensitive data is protected by industry-leading practices. Clue’s platform enables real-time equipment tracking, predictive maintenance, digital inspections, compliance workflows, and fuel/utilization analytics—seamlessly integrating with ERPs, GPS, OEM telematics, and field operations.

PCloud Innovations, an Autodesk Construction Cloud® Integration Partner, has launched Plant Vision 2.0 on the Autodesk App Store, delivering powerful tag-and-asset management directly inside Autodesk® Build and Autodesk® Docs. Designed for multidisciplinary project teams, Plant Vision 2.0 allows architects, engineers, and owners to instantly locate and act on asset data—such as pumps, valves, and instruments—without leaving Autodesk Construction Cloud. The platform’s enhanced capabilities include tag-centric search, real-time data editing, automated asset registers, and seamless issue tracking, all while supporting mixed Revit®, Plant 3D™, and P&ID environments. By centralizing tag intelligence, Plant Vision reduces duplicate data entry, accelerates change order response, and improves QA/QC workflows, ultimately helping teams deliver projects on time and under budget. Configurable templates for power, water, pharma, and manufacturing projects make it adaptable across industries. Available now via annual or subscription licensing, Plant Vision 2.0 integrates enterprise SSO, role-based permissions, and multi-regional AWS hosting for secure, scalable deployment.

Tough Commerce, the leader in modern job management software for asset-based construction businesses, has acquired AgileTQ, a rising software provider specializing in automation for concrete supply operations. This strategic move expands Tough Commerce’s capabilities with AgileTQ’s flagship product, PumpTrack, which delivers real-time job insights, streamlined quote-to-bill workflows, and automated lien paperwork for concrete pumping companies across North America. The acquisition strengthens Tough Commerce’s position as the trusted category leader, combining innovation, deep industry expertise, and strong customer relationships to deliver smarter, more connected construction operations. AgileTQ’s entire team, including 40+ year concrete industry veteran and ACPA thought leader Joe Sostaric, has joined Tough Commerce to help drive product growth and customer success.

TraceAir, the leading site intelligence platform for land development and residential construction, has announced a strategic integration with Pipsy, a rapidly growing lot inventory and sales management platform for master planned communities. This partnership unites high-resolution aerial site intelligence from TraceAir with Pipsy’s real-time lot data, giving developers, builders, and sales teams a single visual hub to track progress, manage inventory, and make informed decisions. Pipsy users can now verify slab pours, construction starts, and site progress directly through enriched dashboards and weekly reports powered by TraceAir imagery—reducing reliance on manual site visits. TraceAir users, in turn, can extend the value of their scan data beyond planning and grading to benefit sales, marketing, and stakeholder reporting. The integration allows users to overlay drone imagery on lot maps, improving accuracy in sales releases, builder coordination, and MUD reporting, while also enhancing buyer confidence through transparent visuals. Fully live and frictionless, the integration supports automatic file sharing and on-demand scan requests.

Bentley Systems has announced the finalists for the 2025 Going Digital Awards, recognizing exceptional achievements in advancing global infrastructure through digital innovation. Selected from nearly 250 nominations across 47 countries, finalists represent groundbreaking projects in 12 categories including Bridges and Tunnels, Cities, Construction, Energy Production, Geospatial, Project Delivery, Rail, Roads, Structural Engineering, Subsurface Modeling, Transmission, and Water. Judged by independent panels of industry experts, the projects showcase how technologies like AI and digital twins are transforming infrastructure design, delivery, and asset performance. “These finalists demonstrate the tangible impact of innovation in building more resilient, productive infrastructure,” said Chris Bradshaw, Bentley’s Chief Sustainability & Education Officer. Winners will be announced on October 16 during Bentley’s Year in Infrastructure Conference in Amsterdam, where global leaders will share insights on the trends shaping the industry.

Wipfli, a top 25 advisory and accounting firm, has released its 2025 State of Technology in Construction report, uncovering a sector eager to embrace innovation but still grappling with foundational challenges. Based on a survey of 308 construction executives, the report reveals that while 82% of firms claim to have an AI strategy, most remain in early stages of adoption. Similarly, despite 73% planning to invest in cybersecurity, 80% experienced a data breach within the last year. The report emphasizes the growing gap between strategic ambition and real-world execution, highlighting the need for tighter tech integration and stronger executive ownership of cyber risk. Key insights show that only 43% of firms report full integration with advanced technologies, and just one-third have achieved real-time, automated decision-making — a critical benchmark for unlocking AI’s full potential. Smaller firms are increasingly getting on board with AI, and while larger firms lead in data analytics, many still rely on manual processes.

Research by the C.D. Howe Institute tells us that Canada is facing a worsening housing crisis, with the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) estimating the country must double housing starts—reaching 430,000–480,000 annually—to restore affordability. Yet, productivity challenges, regulatory hurdles, and labour shortages are hindering progress. Innovative construction methods like modular, panelized, mass timber, and 3D printing offer potential to speed up delivery and improve efficiency, but adoption remains limited due to high costs, inconsistent regulations, and financing challenges. The federal government’s $26 billion Build Canada Homes initiative signals commitment, yet deeper reforms—such as streamlined permitting, standardized building codes, and harmonized transportation rules—are essential to scale innovation. Despite global success stories, Canada lags in leveraging these technologies due to fragmented policy frameworks and limited data. With over 260,000 construction workers set to retire by 2030, off-site construction offers a scalable solution to workforce constraints, but only if governments align incentives, reduce administrative delays, and support training. Broader policy action and focused support for innovative building methods can help Canada increase supply, enhance affordability, and build a more resilient housing sector.