BX Blog

The construction industry is undergoing major change driven by new policies, reshoring, and massive AI investment. AI is powering 40% of the U.S. economy, creating urgent demand for physical infrastructure like data centers, transmission lines, and utilities, to support its growth.

Heavy civil construction sites are among the most hazardous in the industry because they involve large machinery, deep excavations, complex infrastructure projects, and multiple teams working simultaneously. Safety is critical due to the wide range of significant risks present on these job sites.

Winter creates dangerous conditions on construction sites with snow, ice, freezing temperatures, and strong winds raising the risk of accidents, cold-related illnesses, and equipment failures. Site managers must implement strict winter safety measures to protect workers. Staying safe on winter construction sites requires careful planning, constant awareness, the right protective gear, well-maintained walkways, and designated warming areas.

At AggNexus, companies showcased cutting-edge innovations in heavy construction from IoT and robotics, to AI and logistics. While the technology is impressive, industry adoption often stalls due to resistance to change, lack of data integration, and optional rather than mandatory use, leaving powerful tools underutilized and siloed instead of embedded in workflows.

Road salt is essential for winter safety, preventing ice formation and keeping roads passable. Different types—from basic rock salt to advanced blends—are chosen based on temperature, location, and cost.

2026 is a reset year for heavy civil contractors. Those still operating under pre-2020 methods are falling behind, while the ones winning DOT, utility, and large site development work are those adapting quickly to new rules and industry shifts.

In construction, extending long payment terms to loyal clients often feels like part of the relationship, similar to the running tab joke in Cheers. While it’s rooted in trust and history, relying on delayed payments can become risky and costly, especially when cash flow and access to capital are critical.

The 80/20 rule, or Pareto Principle, originated when economist Vilfredo Pareto observed that a small share of causes often produces the majority of results—like 20% of pea pods yielding 80% of peas, or 20% of people owning most of the land. Since then, it’s been applied to countless situations, including heavy construction, where 80% of business typically comes from long-standing customers—relationships often built and maintained over generations.