Press Releases
Planera, a provider of AI-native CPM scheduling software for construction, announced upcoming support for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), an open standard for securely connecting AI assistants and large language models with enterprise applications. The integration aims to eliminate manual data extraction and enable real-time, cross-platform intelligence by allowing teams to query live Planera schedules directly from AI environments such as Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's ChatGPT. Users can perform instant schedule and risk analysis, automate multi-platform workflows, and reduce integration friction without custom APIs. CEO Nitin Bhandari noted that MCP shifts how teams interact with data, empowering builders to ask complex questions and receive actionable answers.
Fleming Construction Group celebrated two project honors from the ABC of Oklahoma's 2026 Excellence in Construction Awards, presented October 29 at the Osage Casino Hotel Skyline Event Center in Tulsa. The awards recognized the Nestlé Purina Distribution Facility in Edmond, completed by Fleming Construction, and OCAT Hangar 4 in Oklahoma City, completed by Fleming Steel Erectors. The Nestlé Purina project is a 300,000-square-foot, $27.75 million food-grade facility that overcame significant weather and site challenges, including 126 rain days and six weeks of flooding, to finish on budget. OCAT Hangar 4 is a 67,704-square-foot, $9.7 million aircraft maintenance facility featuring a 302-foot clear-span structure for three Boeing 737 aircraft, completed with zero reported safety incidents. The awards highlight Fleming's expertise in large-scale industrial construction and technically demanding aviation facilities.
Bridgit, an AI workforce planning platform for construction, announced that Swinerton Builders has selected it to enhance workforce planning. Swinerton will use Bridgit to consolidate workforce information, gain real-time visibility into pipeline and projects, and leverage AI to share resources across offices and regions. The platform captures detailed qualifications to help Swinerton make more informed staffing decisions. Bridgit CEO Mallorie Brodie and Swinerton VP Kim DeYoung commented on the partnership's value for cross-company visibility and strategic workforce planning.
United Contractors (UCON) has selected Michael Crawford, CEO and chairman of Sukut Construction, for the 2027 DIG Award, a lifetime achievement honor presented annually since 1988. Crawford, who joined Sukut in 1980 and led its growth into a major heavy civil contractor, was unanimously chosen by the selection committee. The award ceremony is set for January 30, 2027, at The Ritz-Carlton Laguna Niguel.
JRM Construction Management announces the completion of MJH Life Sciences®' new corporate headquarters in Monroe Township, N.J., consolidating three offices into a 107,000 SF facility designed by Mancini Duffy, featuring an 8,000 SF production studio and supporting over 500 employees.
American Global, a leading privately held insurance and surety brokerage, has appointed Lisa Manzer as Vice President, Claims, based in Atlanta. With more than 25 years of experience in claims leadership and complex casualty management, Manzer will advise clients on high-exposure losses and enhance the firm's strategic claims advocacy.
At the Innovate 2026 conference, Stratus announced the formation of Stratus Labs, a division led by co-founder Jonathan Umscheid, with initial offerings including Agentic Spooling (Assembly Matcher, Assembly Designer, Assembly Agent) and Big Data MCP Server experiments, available for customer trial requests.
JRM Construction Management announced that its interior construction work for JPMorgan Chase's new global headquarters at 270 Park Avenue in New York has received the ENR New York 'Best Project in the Interior Category' award. The project spans 28 floors with a total area exceeding 1.3 million square feet, making it one of the most ambitious office projects in New York City.
Wilson Connectivity announced the addition of two new enterprise products: the Enterprise 3300 three-port broadband bidirectional amplifier (BDA) and the Enterprise 4330 mobile kit. The former targets small and medium-sized businesses, while the latter is a portable coverage solution suitable for construction sites and remote work locations. Both products can simultaneously amplify 4G LTE and 5G signals from major North American carriers and are scheduled to be available through authorized channels in the U.S. and Canada in August 2026.
United Contractors (UCON) released the 2025 R.E.A.L. Safety Award winners on August 17, 2026, covering multiple work-hour categories, the most distinctive safety project, the Safety Improvement Award, the Safety Hero of the Year, and the Team Zero Achievement Award.