Reality vs Drawings: Why Plans Don’t Match the Field
In construction, drawings are treated as a source of truth. But anyone who has worked on an existing facility, retrofit, or repurpose project knows a hard reality: plans rarely match what’s actually in the field. The longer a building has been operating, the wider that gap becomes. When teams plan as if drawings reflect reality, risk enters the […]
What We Heard at TechCon 2026 and Why It Matters for the AEC Industry
ABC TechCon 2026, hosted by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) – New Hampshire & Vermont, brought together contractors and project leaders facing a common reality: projects are becoming more complex, timelines are tightening, and expectations around certainty are rising. Across conversations throughout the event, the same pressures surfaced again and again—denser scopes, less margin for error, and decisions that […]