February 21, 2026
compiled by Arnie Gess, president of Construction Links Network.
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Curious what “digital employees” actually look like in practice? This session dives into the rise of agentic AI and its role as a capacity multiplier for lean construction teams. See how these workflows move beyond basic software to handle the RFI and scheduling grunt work, freeing up your project managers to spend more time on the job site and less behind a screen.
Safety that actually works for crews means practical rules, simple reporting, hands-on training, and clear communication from leadership. This blog shows how focusing on what workers need makes job sites safer, more efficient, and more positive. Learn how small, thoughtful changes build trust, boost morale, and turn safety from a checklist into a culture that protects everyone while keeping work flowing smoothly.
Still running your jobs on spreadsheets, texts, and a whiteboard? Here’s how to tell when that “system” starts costing you real money. This guide breaks down the clearest red flags—missed change orders, job costing guesswork, field/office misfires—and the growth milestones that signal it’s time for construction management software. Plus: how to choose the right tool and roll it out without the painful switch later.
Stop the 45-day lag. Learn how Real-Time Profit Defence protects project profitability for $1M–$20M contractors by catching erosion in 60 seconds.
Mechanical contracting continues to change under pressure from technology adoption, regulatory requirements, and labor constraints. This article examines how AI, digital models, and prefabrication affect project delivery and service work. It also provides insights into workforce development, decarbonization mandates, and demand from specialized markets such as data centers. The result is a clear view of where mechanical contractors are investing their attention and resources.
Geo Week, North America’s leading geospatial and mapping technology conference, will relocate to Salt Lake City, Utah, beginning in 2027. Previously held in Denver, Colorado, the move positions the event within one of the fastest-growing technology markets in the United States and a well-established geospatial ecosystem.
Cardel Homes is redefining the multi-family homebuying experience through a new partnership with 3DX™ by Epic Inspired, a real-time 3D visualization and go-to-market platform designed for complex residential developments. The collaboration launches with Metro One, Cardel’s newest multi-family project in the Silverton community in Calgary. By integrating immersive 3D visualization with live availability and reservation tools, the platform creates a transparent, connected digital experience that guides buyers from early exploration through final home selection. Rather than relying on static drawings, 3DX™ enables prospective buyers to explore Metro One as a complete building system—understanding how individual units relate to amenities, views, layouts, finishes, and surrounding context. The platform also aligns with sales and inventory systems to maintain consistent, real-time information across presentation centres, websites, and remote environments. Designed to support for-sale, rental, and mixed-use projects, 3DX™ reflects the growing demand for clarity, efficiency, and digital integration in residential real estate.
UPHOME, a provider of integrated smart living technology, has introduced its Operational Continuity Program to help developers and builders maintain stability and technical support for smart home infrastructure in multi-residential projects. Designed to ensure residential developments remain on schedule, the program provides a structured transition pathway that protects long-term building technology performance. As smart home systems grow more complex, UPHOME’s initiative addresses the need for hardware compatibility, feature continuity, and on-site technical oversight. The program includes engineering-led hardware compatibility audits to assess and integrate existing infrastructure into the UPHOME ecosystem, restoration and deployment of core smart features such as security, climate automation, and lighting control, and dedicated on-site transition management teams to oversee system migration and commissioning. Built on an open-service architecture using standardized protocols, UPHOME’s platform reduces reliance on proprietary systems and supports long-term operational resilience. The Operational Continuity Program offers developers and builders a reliable strategy to safeguard smart building investments, minimize disruption, and ensure consistent functionality across residential projects.
FeaturedCustomers has released its Winter 2026 Construction Management Software Customer Success Report, providing contractors and construction firms with data-driven insights into the highest-rated construction management software platforms based on verified customer references. The report evaluates more than 6,000 pieces of customer reference content and ranks 30 qualifying vendors using a weighted score that considers content quality, market presence, and overall company performance. Market Leaders for Winter 2026 include Acumatica, Bluebeam Software, Buildertrend, CMiC, Foundation Software, InEight, Jonas Construction Software, Procore, and Trimble, recognized for their strong market share, customer validation, and social presence. Top Performers—such as Autodesk BIM 360, Fieldwire, HCSS, Raken, STACK Construction Technologies, and others—earned high customer ratings and demonstrated significant market traction. Rising Stars, including BrickControl, Deltek ComputerEase, and Knowify, were highlighted for innovative and disruptive construction technology solutions gaining momentum in the industry.
Isobloc and CarbiCrete have completed the world’s first construction project using Isobloc ZERO, a cement-free insulated concrete block designed to significantly reduce both embodied and operational carbon emissions. Developed jointly by the two companies, Isobloc ZERO integrates CarbiCrete’s patented cement-free concrete technology—eliminating 100% of cement-related emissions—with Isobloc’s high-performance insulated masonry system that combines exterior finish, insulation, and interior finish in a single installation step. The milestone project was completed in Drummondville, Quebec, by Maçonnerie Richard Lauzière for Patio Drummond, the manufacturer producing the concrete for Isobloc ZERO blocks. This innovation represents a major advancement in sustainable construction materials, low-carbon building solutions, and decarbonized concrete technology. By removing cement from the concrete production process while improving building envelope performance, Isobloc ZERO supports climate-conscious construction, energy-efficient buildings, and the transition toward net-zero development in Canada and beyond.
Jobber, a leading provider of software for home service and blue-collar businesses, has released its Home Service Economic Report: 2025 Review and 2026 Outlook, offering data-driven insights into landscaping, cleaning, contracting, and construction sectors. Drawing on proprietary data from more than 350,000 service professionals and third-party economic indicators, the report shows the home service industry entering a period of stabilization in late 2025. While demand was uneven earlier in Q4, a December rebound lifted quarterly performance, with higher average invoice sizes and a favorable job mix supporting revenue growth despite variable job volume. Cooling inflation, easing interest rates, and modest housing market improvements contributed to steady conditions, though consumers remain cautious heading into 2026. Segment data shows revenue gains across Green (10%), Cleaning (5%), Contracting (4%), and Construction (5%), driven largely by pricing strategy and higher-value projects. Jobber forecasts gradual market improvement in 2026, with continued demand for repairs, maintenance, and value-driven upgrades, emphasizing operational efficiency and disciplined execution as key drivers of growth in the evolving home services economy.
The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) has announced a new partnership with Miter, a cloud-based human capital management (HCM) technology provider purpose-built for construction businesses. As CFMA’s Elite Partner for Advancing Our Industry through HCM, Miter will support construction financial professionals as they address growing compliance demands, operational complexity, and expanding leadership responsibilities. The partnership focuses on helping CFOs and finance teams modernize fragmented back-office systems by consolidating payroll, HR, time tracking, and expense management into a unified platform that integrates with accounting software. Designed for contractors and field service companies, Miter’s solution enables fully burdened labor costing, automates payroll and tax compliance, and replaces multi-vendor systems with scalable, construction-specific technology. With more than 1,000 contractors across the United States using the platform, the collaboration aims to strengthen operational efficiency, improve financial visibility, reduce risk, and support sustainable growth.
WebMaxSEO.com, a 100% Canadian-owned web design and SEO company celebrating 10 years in business, has launched SpottableAI™, a proprietary visibility system developed in Canada to help small businesses improve their presence in Google Search, Google Maps, and AI-generated answers. Designed for contractors, renovators, builders, landscapers, cleaning companies, and other local service providers, SpottableAI™ strengthens the real-world digital signals that influence how businesses are discovered and recommended online. As search behavior evolves—with customers increasingly asking AI tools who to hire—businesses must appear clearly, accurately, and credibly across both traditional search results and AI-driven platforms. SpottableAI™ combines human-led SEO strategy with AI-assisted insights to enhance local search rankings, improve online credibility, and drive qualified calls and bookings.
Construction Spike, a leading construction digital marketing agency, has introduced an advanced AI SEO strategy—also known as Generative Engine Optimization (GEO)—designed to help commercial and residential contractors improve visibility in AI-powered search engines and large language models (LLMs). As AI search tools increasingly influence how buyers research construction services, GEO ensures contractor websites are structured, authoritative, and contextually aligned to be cited in AI-generated answers and summaries. Unlike traditional SEO focused on keyword rankings, AI SEO prioritizes content clarity, schema markup, topical depth, credibility, and semantic relevance. Construction Spike’s solution includes AI optimization to structure contractor websites for AI interpretation, AI monitoring to track brand visibility across AI platforms, and a custom AI chatbot to convert website visitors into qualified leads. By combining machine learning, semantic search optimization, and LLM-focused content structuring, the agency helps construction companies increase online visibility, improve lead quality, and remain competitive in an AI-driven digital marketplace.
