September-October 2025

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Eyes on the Sky: Regulating DJI Drones on Federal and Private Construction Sites

by Maggie Murphy

Chinese-manufactured DJI drones comprise an estimated 90% of all UAVs on U.S. construction jobsites. Proposed limitations on their use could have profound ripple effects on safety, cost and productivity across the sector.

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‘Time to Be Human’: Paul Doherty Talks Tech and Architecture

by Maggie Murphy

Architect-turned-technologist Paul Doherty believes the construction industry is on the cusp of a transformation—one where drones, smart contracts and even “personified” buildings reshape the way we live and work. But at its core, he says, construction technology is about making us more human, not less.

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Operation Preparation: Industry Experts Speak on Disaster Prep and Recovery Efforts as Hurricane Season Comes to a Close

by Grace Calengor

Water is one of the most destructive sources on the planet—natural or manmade. Oftentimes, the construction industry has to learn the hard way—after disaster strikes—how best to address that disaster in the future. This year, preparation is priority.

Features

Eyes on the Sky: Regulating DJI Drones on Federal and Private Construction Sites

by Maggie Murphy

Chinese-manufactured DJI drones comprise an estimated 90% of all UAVs on U.S. construction jobsites. Proposed limitations on their use could have profound ripple effects on safety, cost and productivity across the sector.

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Prioritizing Success: Succession Planning Beyond the Company Walls

by Steve Albart

A good succession plan looks not only at what the business owner wants and needs to maximize value and create a cash windfall, but also seeks to determine what is best for employees at all levels and what is best for customers, suppliers and other partner organizations.

Markets Technology

Call the Dr.: Swinerton and Dr. Dre Transform Compton High School

by Ken Budd

Swinerton Builders transformed Compton High School into Los Angeles’ coolest campus, replacing tired buildings with high-tech classrooms and shiny new athletic facilities—plus a state-of-the-art performing arts center funded by Compton’s own Dr. Dre.

Workforce

Wishes Granted—By the Trimmer Construction Education Fund

by Grace Austin

Half a century after its founding, the nonprofit Trimmer Construction Education Fund is still driving major construction education efforts.

Safety Workforce

A Head of the Game: Navigating Traumatic Brain Injuries in Construction

by Evelyn Long

Apart from the obvious physical risks, traumatic brain injuries can also have lasting effects on an individual’s mental health. Prevention is the name of the game—and companies should be ready to offer immediate support to employees should an incident occur.

Culture

Backpack Builders

by Jordan LeGras

The Arizona Builders Alliance is back at it with its annual drive to collect and distribute backpacks and school supplies to underprivileged children in the state.

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