New NFPA Study Spotlights AI Adoption, Training Trends in Skilled Trades

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The National Fire Protection Association released findings from its third-annual industry survey conducted at the NFPA 2025 Conference & Expo. The survey highlights how people across the skilled trades are viewing industry changes and where their fields are headed, against the backdrop of persistent labor shortages and growing demands fueled by infrastructure investment and technological advancement. “The skilled trades are at a turning point: rising safety hazards, rapid technology adoption and an unprecedented demand for training are reshaping how work gets done,” said Jim Pauley, president and CEO at NFPA. “Leaders must understand how these forces are affecting skilled professionals. … Read more

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Concrete Foundations Association Announces 2025 Projects of the Year, Professional Awards

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The Concrete Foundations Association unveiled the winners of the 2025 CFA Projects of the Year and Professional Awards. The honors were presented during the recent 2025 CFA Concrete Foundations Convention held in Deadwood, South Dakota. The awards ceremony, which coincided with CFA’s 50th-anniversary celebration, recognized excellence and innovation across the industry. “Each year, we see an incredible increase in both the number and diversity of submissions for our Projects of the Year awards,” said James Baty, executive director, Concrete Foundations Association. “The creativity, craftsmanship and dedication of our members continue to raise the bar, and we are thrilled to celebrate … Read more

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US Department of Labor Urges Safe Practices During Trench, Excavation Work

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Following a recent series of trench collapses in the Midwest, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is urging workplaces to take the necessary steps to safeguard workers from well-known industry hazards that can be prevented when the required protections are used. Soil can be heavy — one cubic yard can weigh as much as a car — so it is important to know and test the type of soil at every worksite before work begins. Large amounts of rain can impact soil and significantly increase the weight, causing it to become more hazardous and likelier to … Read more

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Hospitality Project Underway in Charlotte’s South End Neighborhood

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Construction has started on Swinerton Builders’ latest hospitality project, a 10,000-square-foot restaurant in Charlotte, South Carolina’s South End neighborhood. The construction of Market on Morehead, a sister concept of the successful Market on Main in Columbia, South Carolina, is on schedule to be complete by year-end. The restaurant is expected to open this winter. Co-owned by restauranteur Josh Willoughby, Market on Morehead introduces a new element to the building’s ground-floor level overlooking the Rail Trail at Carson Station. The restaurant accommodates up to 400 patrons in an open floorplan with a casual, bistro-style atmosphere. Features include a 62-table dining room … Read more

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HOCHTIEF Opens First YEXIO Data Center in Heiligenhaus

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Germany’s first YEXIO data center has entered operation – a milestone for sustainable digital infrastructure. The project, delivered by HOCHTIEF PPP Solutions and Palladio Partners, marks the launch of a nationwide network of 15 decentralized edge data centers. As a result, the Düsseldorf–Essen–Wuppertal region now has digital infrastructure at its disposal. The new data center will serve as a central hub for forward-looking digital services. As the main user of the new site, Yorizon will provide sustainable cloud computing and green IT services. The target groups range from software and platform providers, to medium-sized and large companies, as well as … Read more

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