Alexis Nicols - Under the Hard Hat

Alexis Nicols

January 20, 2026

Okanagan College opens a sustainable building technology certification and diploma

Okanagan College has launched two new programs focused on sustainable construction, aimed at training future-ready leaders who can deliver energy-efficient, resilient, and affordable buildings.

DeWalt storage cabinet system with person locking drawer

Gear reviews

January 19, 2026

Best tool storage cabinets for homeowners

Alexis Nicols

The right tool cabinet keeps your workspace organized, protects your gear, and makes every project smoother. From heavy-duty workbenches to compact rolling cabinets, these top…

Design

January 16, 2026

Cost to build a garage: Budget vs high-end

Alexis Nicols

Prices for garage builds vary more than you might think. Here’s what homeowners are actually paying this year and what drives those numbers up or…

Safety tips

January 15, 2026

Best safety management software for construction work

Alexis Nicols

The right safety software keeps your team compliant and connected. Compare top apps that track hazards, incidents, and inspections in real time.

autonomous construction equipment at work

Ai tools

January 15, 2026

Autonomous construction equipment hits U.S. jobsites

Alexis Nicols

Autonomy is taking hold in heavy civil construction. Granite Construction’s robotic rollers and graders highlight the next phase of tech-driven jobsite innovation.

AI & Technology

January 15, 2026

Oshkosh brings autonomous and AI-powered jobsite tech to CES 2026

Alexis Nicols

At CES 2026, Oshkosh unveiled autonomous and AI-powered technologies designed to make construction and safety work safer, more connected, and more efficient.

AI & Technology

January 15, 2026

CES awards spotlight: BANF TireSafe System

Alexis Nicols

Awarded a CES 2026 Innovation Award, the BANF TireSafe System detects early warning signs of tire failure, helping fleets prevent blowouts, reduce downtime, and improve…

AI & Technology

January 14, 2026

CES Product spotlight: The Antigravity A1 8K 360 degree drone

Alexis Nicols

The Antigravity A1, unveiled at CES 2026, is the first drone to capture full 8K 360-degree video in flight, offering hands-free, immersive visuals for creators…

A police intervention unit arrests illegal immigrants

Construction news

January 13, 2026

Construction labor shortage deepens amid immigration crackdowns

Alexis Nicols

From Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., crews are thinning as immigrant workers stay home to avoid ICE enforcement, worsening America’s construction labor shortage.

Ai tools

January 12, 2026

GoLe Robotics ND-3: AI-powered construction progress monitoring

Alexis Nicols

ND-3 uses AI to automate the monitoring of construction progress. Learn what it does, why it stands out, and why it matters for future jobsite…

Labor

January 9, 2026

How to start a carpenter apprenticeship

Alexis Nicols

Want to earn while you learn in the trades? This look at carpenter apprenticeships reveals how trainees move from basics to blueprints, and why demand…

AI & Technology

January 9, 2026

DESLOC Smart Lock unveils the world’s first perovskite solar door lock

Alexis Nicols

Discover how DESLOC’s new perovskite solar smart lock powers itself, boosts home security, and brings clean tech to everyday door hardware.

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