Road Ahead: What the Future Holds for Superintendents

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By Brooks Bass What will the jobsite of the future look like? Will projects continue to be driven by hands-on leadership, or evolve into something more tech-centered and automated? Across the construction industry, superintendents are preparing for a decade of significant change. The road ahead is shaped by evolving technology, a shifting workforce and new cultural expectations onsite. Workforce shortage and wake-up call One of the most pressing concerns is the growing shortage of skilled labor. As experienced workers retire and fewer people enter the trades, project schedules are already beginning to stretch. Compressed timelines that once seemed achievable may … Read more

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McLaren Construction Midlands and North Appointed to Deliver Student Development in Manchester

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McLaren Construction Midlands and North has been appointed by McLaren Property main contractor for the landmark Upper Brook Street student accommodation development in Manchester, England. Early works have been progressing at pace, with both tower cranes now fully installed onsite. Ground clearance and preparation works are complete, alongside the installation of temporary site facilities. Piling has also concluded with 219 piles installed and concrete bases formed to support the two new residential buildings and cranes. The team aimed to have slip-form rigs assembled before the Christmas period, enabling the concrete frame to commence early this year. The £160m Upper Brook … Read more

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Cade Rowley Promoted to CEO of Sundt Construction

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Sundt Construction promoted Cade Rowley to president and CEO. Rowley, formerly president and chief operating officer, succeeds Mike Hoover, who has transitioned to the role of executive chairman after serving as CEO since 2016. Prior to being named president and COO in 2024, Rowley served as president of Sundt’s Industrial Group. He joined Sundt in 1998 as a field engineer in the company’s Heavy Civil (now Transportation) Group and subsequently advanced through multiple roles in business development, preconstruction and operations. He served as senior vice president of Sundt’s Transportation Group before being tapped to lead the Industrial Group in 2022. … Read more

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3 Strategies to Bridge Experience Gaps on the Jobsite

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Lessons learned from systematic approach to knowledge sharing By: Josh Young The construction industry faces a critical challenge: Valuable lessons learned on one project often don’t make it to the next, leading to repeated mistakes and lost institutional knowledge. As experienced workers approach retirement, this knowledge transfer problem becomes even more urgent. The following are three proven strategies to bridge experience gaps and create a culture of continuous learning. Tip 1: Implement regular jobsite lessons learned meetings The strategy: Incorporate structured lessons learned sessions into your regular meeting schedule to capture insights while they’re fresh and actionable. How it works: … Read more

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Smart Logistics Planning for Superintendents

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5 ways to use logistics to keep prefab, modular builds on schedule By Nick Fryer Prefab and modular construction projects are finally getting the attention they deserve thanks to the sustainability and cost-efficiency advantages they offer. Even major airports are using prefab builds, but so much of the industry’s appeal depends on smooth assembly methods. If materials take too long to arrive, timelines get extended, and the money that was meant to be saved by a quicker build is wasted on unused labor and machinery, not only does this result in irritated clients, but it can bloat business costs. In … Read more

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