construction industry Archives

Daily Herald

The biggest challenges Chicago area small businesses are facing this year

(This column originally appeared in The Daily Herald) Chicago area small businesses are used to uncertainty and dealing with many challenges. This year is no exception.…

Gene MarksMay 3, 2026

Forbes

Small Business Technology News: How Will ChatGPT Ads Actually Work?

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Here are five things in small business technology news that happened this week and how they affect your business. Did…

Gene MarksFebruary 22, 2026

Forbes

OpenSpace Is Using AI To Create A Visual Timeline Of Projects

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) AI applications are slowly but surely being used by businesses and their employees to write better emails, research topics, supplement…

Gene MarksDecember 30, 2025

Guardian

AI is coming for young people’s office jobs. That’s good news for the construction industry

(This column originally appeared in The Guardian) While standing on the sideline watching a high school soccer game, my friend, who owned a small and successful…

Gene MarksDecember 28, 2025

Forbes

When Will Small And Mid-Sized Businesses In Construction Truly Adopt AI? Tech Company Trimble Urges Patience

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) In the construction industry, AI use cases are beginning to grow. Construction Industries Slowly Adapting AI At my clients’ jobsites,…

Gene MarksDecember 24, 2025

Forbes

An Update On Construction Industry AI Techs: Boston Dynamics, Togal.AI And More

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Search for articles on how AI is used in the construction industry and, if you’re like me, you’ll start getting…

Gene MarksJuly 30, 2024

Forbes

On AI: Here’s How To Chat With Your Company’s Data

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) Let's say you're a contractor or running a business in the construction industry. And you've got questions like…

Gene MarksNovember 17, 2023

Forbes

AI Techs Disrupting Construction Companies: A Candid Overview

(This column originally appeared in Forbes) If you're running a construction business or team you want to be up to speed on the software and…

Gene MarksNovember 6, 2023

Podcasts

Wellness in the Construction Industry: How the PRO Act and Infrastructure Bill will Impact Workers

Episode 67 How will the recently passed Infrastructure Bill and PRO Act impact the construction industry?

Gene MarksAugust 18, 2021

Guardian

Construction is in demand – but who’s going to do all the work?

(This post originally appeared on The Guardian) The construction business is looking strong this year and many firms – both big and small – are…

Gene MarksFebruary 1, 2020