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GISI Consulting Group plans to hire 1,000 by 2026 using AI
GISI Consulting Group plans to hire 1,000 new project managers and leaders by the end of 2026, even as it aims to equip all 10,000 employees with AI tools, according to Construction Dive .

Eighteen Startups Test New Tech for NY Transit Systems
More than half of the 18 companies selected for New York's latest Transit Tech Lab cohort are deploying AI or autonomous technologies.

AI's surprising role in boosting skilled trades education wages
QTS, a Blackstone portfolio company, plans to increase its workforce from 10,000 to 40,000 workers by year-end, a 300% increase.

AI in Skilled Trades: Navigating Ethical Frontiers
A master electrician in rural Iowa now uses an AI-powered diagnostic tool that identifies complex wiring faults in minutes, a task that once took hours of specialized human expertise and multiple site

Top Smart Home Devices for Service Professionals
A property manager can now grant temporary, fingerprint-based access to a cleaning crew via an Ultraloq Bolt, monitor their arrival with an Arlo Video Doorbell, and ensure security with an Aqara Camer

Top 5 Innovative Smart Home Devices for Trades Professionals
A carpenter on a remote job site can instantly verify workshop security, protecting thousands in tools with a weather-resistant camera and fingerprint smart lock, all managed from a phone.

DIY Smart Home Integration Challenges Amidst 2026 Standardization
Smart shades, a seemingly simple home automation upgrade, are typically made to order.

Vocational Training Struggles with Tech Amidst Skills Chasm
By 2030, 2.1 million skilled trade jobs are projected to remain unfilled, a deficit that could cost the economy $1 trillion annually, even as AI and robots begin to reshape these very roles. This stag

5 Top Smart Home Security Devices for Tradespeople 2026
A plumber, managing three job sites simultaneously, can grant a subcontractor temporary access to a secure property with a single tap on their phone.