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SAS launches Quantum Lab as enterprises confront AI adoption barriers

SAS launches Quantum Lab as enterprises confront AI adoption barriers

Published 4/29/2026, 12:00:26 AM

Analytics giant SAS has launched Quantum Lab, a new environment aimed at helping enterprises experiment with and operationalise AI while confronting data, skills, and governance barriers. The move highlights how large firms are still struggling to turn AI hype into real-world value.

What a $600B AI Surge Could Mean for Construction’s Next Jobsite Upgrade

What a $600B AI Surge Could Mean for Construction’s Next Jobsite Upgrade

Published 4/28/2026, 12:00:20 PM

Global AI spending is racing toward $600 billion as Big Tech investors hunt for real returns. For construction, that wave of investment could decide which AI tools actually make it from the lab to the jobsite—shaping how we design, bid, schedule and manage risk in the next decade.

What a 100‑year‑old retailer can teach builders about using AI tools on site

What a 100‑year‑old retailer can teach builders about using AI tools on site

Published 4/28/2026, 12:00:26 AM

A century‑old retailer now writes ads eight times faster with AI, proof that even legacy businesses can turn automation into a competitive edge. For construction, the lesson is clear: AI tools aren’t sci‑fi—they’re practical levers to speed up bids, RFIs, and day‑to‑day project decisions.

Bilions launches AI chat so brokers can ‘talk’ to their own data

Bilions launches AI chat so brokers can ‘talk’ to their own data

Published 4/27/2026, 12:01:07 PM

Bilions has released an AI chat interface that lets brokers query their own data in natural language. While built for financial markets, it’s a clear signal for how AI tools could reshape data-heavy work in construction, from project controls to risk tracking and claims.

What Hearst’s AI Pivot Signals for the Future of Construction Technology

What Hearst’s AI Pivot Signals for the Future of Construction Technology

Published 4/27/2026, 12:00:59 AM

Hearst, a 140-year-old media giant, is rebuilding itself around data and AI to stay relevant. Its shift from legacy habits to an AI-first operating model mirrors the pressure facing builders and contractors: adapt workflows, talent, and decisions around AI tools—or risk being left with yesterday’s margins.

IBM’s AI Jitters Hint at a Tougher Road Ahead for Construction Tech

IBM’s AI Jitters Hint at a Tougher Road Ahead for Construction Tech

Published 4/26/2026, 12:00:58 PM

IBM shares slid as investors questioned how fast its AI bets will pay off. For construction, the wobble is a warning: even giants in AI tools face uncertainty. Contractors eyeing AI in construction need to separate durable automation value from market hype.

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