Our latestÌýSmartMarketÌýBrief withÌýCMiCÌýdocuments how 262 US contractorsÌýareÌýresponding, and what separates those holding their ground from those falling behind.Ìý

In this brief:Ìý

• The business challenges contractors fear most in 2026Ìý
• How tariffs, inflation, and policy shifts are affecting costs and project volumeÌý
• Why labor shortages are still constraining growth — and what firms are doing about itÌý
• The strategies driving more selective, margin-focused growthÌý

Download the brief now to see how the industry is navigating uncertainty.Ìý

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Change orders are a constant, but for trade contractors, the burden of capturing, pricing, and submitting them can be significant. And the risks don’t stop there.

That gap matters. When change order processes break down, trades face delayed or incomplete payments, reduced productivity, limited visibility into their status, and a higher risk of disputes, all of which add pressure to already-stretched teams.

The upcoming insight examines:

• The time and effort required to capture, price, and submit change orders
• How often trade contractors face payment risk, productivity impacts, and status uncertainty
• Where breakdowns occur between trades and general contractors
• How automation and standardization are being used today—and how effective they are

Join the list to get early access and be among the first to see the findings.

Learn more about our data platforms here and The 7 Best Construction Project Databases in 2026.Ìý

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Change orders are a constant in construction. But the time and effort required to track them, and the ripple effects they create, are often underestimated.

That gap matters. As projects grow more complex, inefficient change-order processes can erode profits, disrupt schedules, strain productivity, and increase the risk of disputes, putting pressure on both project outcomes and the people behind them.

The upcoming insight examines:

• How change orders impact time, cost, and schedule performance
• Where missing information and breakdowns are most common
• The effects on workforce productivity, stress, and job satisfaction
• How general contractors are managing change orders today—and what’s working best

Join the list to get early access and be among the first to see the findings.

Learn more about our data platforms here and The 7 Best Construction Project Databases in 2026.Ìý

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In partnership with Autodesk, thisÌýSmartMarketÌýBrief examines industrialized construction adoption across five global regions, what’s driving growth, and what separates early adopters from the firms seeing real impact.Ìý

In this brief:Ìý

• Why adoption lags well behind awareness even in the most advanced marketsÌý
• How productization andÌýDfMAÌýdeliver measurable gains in schedule compliance and cost predictabilityÌý
• What regional differences reveal about the maturity gap, and where North America standsÌý
• How project team structures will need to shift to sustain long-term growthÌý

Download the brief now to see where industrialized construction is headed, and what it takes to get ahead of it.Ìý

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ProjectÌýcontrols span every phase of construction—estimating, procurement, scheduling, risk, and reporting. But not every owner isÌýoperatingÌýat the same level.Ìý

That gap matters. As more owners adopt connected, data-driven approaches, expectations across the entire project team are shifting, and the distance between high-maturity and low-maturity organizations is becoming harder to ignore.Ìý

The upcoming insight examines:Ìý

• How owners are managing core project control functionsÌý
• Where digital maturity is advancing and where critical gapsÌýremainÌý
• HowÌýreal-time data and system integration are shaping project outcomesÌý

Join the list to get early access and be among the first to see the findings.

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In partnership with , this SmartMarket Report examines how general and specialty trade contractors approach safety in 2026, and what distinguishes companies with stronger safety outcomes from their peers.

In this report:

• Why involving a health and safety director in preconstruction planning leads to measurably better outcomes
• How heat illness prevention practices are evolving, and where gaps persist by company size
• What the data reveals about mental health, worker travel, and the growing demand for onsite support
• How contractors are leveraging technology to strengthen safety programs, and where adoption still lags

Download the report to see where construction safety stands today, and what it will take to move the industry forward.

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In partnership with DEWALT, this SmartMarket Brief examines how digital fabrication is being applied today and how basic adoption differs from competitive advantage.Ìý

In this brief:Ìý

• How BIM supports fabrication across projects and tradesÌý
• Where contractors are seeing the greatest time and performance gainsÌý
• Why integration and process maturity matter more than tools aloneÌý
• What’sÌýnext, from staffing needs to emerging AI applicationsÌý

Download the briefÌýnow to seeÌýwhat it takes to move from adoption to impact.Ìý

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Our latest SmartMarket Brief, in partnership with CMIC, reveals a gap between AI optimism and action. 87% expect transformation, yet only 19% have adapted workflows. Early adopters are already reaping the rewards.Ìý

In this brief:Ìý

• The AI readiness gap and what’s driving itÌý

• How top firms are using AI to boost performanceÌý

• Key concerns around data, accuracy, and securityÌý

AI is here. The leaders are already adapting.Ìý

Download the brief now to see how construction is building for an intelligent future.Ìý

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In this report, discover:Ìý

• Where GCs are integrating external data—and the top ERP functions they’re usingÌý

• How ERP users outperform non-users in data optimization and performanceÌý

• Why long-term ERP users see greater benefits and higher satisfactionÌý

• What non-users expect to gain as ERP adoption accelerates across the industryÌý

Download the report to see how ERP is shaping the future of project delivery and what your firm can do to stay ahead.

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