Peggy’s Blog:
Lessons from Innovative, Sustainable Projects
Across the world, infrastructure engineers and contractors are rethinking how projects are planned, built, and reimagined. There are so many macro factors impacting the built environment—from climate pressures, to growing urbanization, to new community expectations, and to the need for greater sustainability. We are seeing the rise of new projects, new technologies, and new methods for bringing smarter, more sustainable infrastructure to market.
One recent example is GeoStruXer’s seismic rehabilitation initiative in Saudi Arabia, which uses a sustainable micropiled PTRaft system to stabilize creeping ground. While this project was recognized through the Bentley-Envision Award for Sustainable Infrastructure from Bentley Systems, its significance extends beyond accolades. It reflects several larger industry trends that are pushing sustainability from an optional consideration to a core design driver.
Help Us Protect the Legacy of Constructech
For 27 years, Constructech, a media platform, has honored the innovators who build our world—from groundbreaking technology companies to visionary construction firms. Our awards weren’t invented—they were requested. In 1998 Constructech was launched with encouragement from Microsoft and built in response to industry leaders who demanded a platform that recognized excellence in construction technology.
Since then, we’ve recognized hundreds of companies through rigorous, independent awards programs. Our judging panel includes respected analysts, professors, and consultants—experts who evaluate innovation, leadership, and impact with integrity. These awards are earned, not assumed.
Now, that legacy is under Attack
Laura’s Blog:
All I Want for … Construction
We are facing a number of challenges in the workforce in 2025. Construction is currently dealing with a skilled labor gap, as it struggles to find workers with the right skillset. This is driven by the fact there is an aging workforce, high turnover, disengagement, and the rise of trends like quiet quitting.
We are also seeing other new trends in the workplace in general that stem from the evolution of work five years ago. The COVID-19 pandemic threw things into a tailspin to be honest. Remote work surged in some industries. At the same time, many workers began to evaluate their priorities, seeking better work-life balance. This ultimately led to the Great Resignation in the 2021-2022 timeframe when millions voluntarily left their jobs, especially low-wage, high-stress jobs like those in hospitality and retail. Workers wanted higher pay, flexibility, and healthier and safer work environments.