Construction Economics for October 12, 2026

ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

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De-Risking the Workforce Gap: Can AI and Robotics Fill Immediate Need?

While most insurers and even contractors shy away from any new technology that might open them up to risk, the rash of retirements of skilled craft workers and project managers may force firms to reconsider deploying artificial intelligence-enabled workflows that automate tasks once all done manually. 

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De-Risking the Workforce Gap: Can AI and Robotics Fill an Immediate Need?

While most insurers and even contractors themselves shy away from any new technology that might open them up to risk, the rash of retirements of older, skilled tradesmen and project managers may force contractors to reconsider deploying artificial intelligence-enabled workflows that automate tasks that were once all done manually. 

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