September 2025
What’s really happening in construction right now? This month, we ask ARCO/Murray to break down the trends transforming the industry.
IN THE MARKET
For a look at current construction trends and insights, we sat down with Drew Gavic, Vice President of ARCO/Murray, to understand what he’s seeing in the market today and what’s on the horizon:
What’s a surprising construction trend you’ve noticed on the ground in the last 6-12 months that doesn’t show up in national reports yet?
In today’s higher-interest-rate environment, owners are prioritizing speed to market and maximizing building SF on tricky sites over traditional cost benchmarks. Many developers are saying, “If we can open the doors three months sooner or gain an additional 10% of building SF, the project pays for itself.” That shift isn’t showing up in national cost reports, but it’s absolutely changing how we approach schedules, procurement and design decisions.
What role do you see AI and data analytics realistically playing in construction over the next three to five years - and what’s just noise?
We’re already seeing real, tangible benefits from AI and data in construction…
The September edition also covers RTO trends, an accelerating infrastructure build-out, and broader acceptance of nuclear energy…
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