Sonepar Announces Plans to Invest $560 Million in AI

Sonepar announced a $560-million investment to accelerate AI integration across its operations, aiming to enhance customer service, supply chain resilience, and sustainability efforts, building on its $4 billion transformation since 2021.

Top 50 automation suppliers 2026: How AI, M&A and market turmoil are reshaping industrial automation

ARC Advisory Group’s Larry O’Brien joins the Control Amplified podcast to explain why this year’s Top 50 global and North American automation suppliers are growing despite tariffs, supply chain chaos and geopolitical conflict

Ask the Experts: Why fixing compressed air leaks may not reduce energy costs

Maryland convention center solar project covers acres of rooftops

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland, has activated a rooftop solar installation spanning approximately 3.5 acres atop the resort’s convention center. Featuring 4,696 solar panels, the array is designed to supply up to 20% of the resort’s electrical load…

Video: What Service Fleets Are Saying About Compressors, EVs, and Battery Tools

Avangrid Advances Grid Modernization Investment for 40+ US Substation Facilities

Safety Gains Vary by Sector

CPWR’s June 2026 Data Bulletin compares injury trends in building construction, heavy and civil engineering, and specialty trades using federal data. The post first appeared on .

PV Hardware expands Houston factory for increased solar tracker production

PV Hardware USA (PVH), a solar tracking and foundation solutions provider, is expanding its original Houston manufacturing facility, increasing the company’s domestic production capacity to meet growing demand for solar tracking systems. The expansion will add approximately 34,200 sq ft of…

IT/OT Network Security: How Manufacturers Can Protect Production With Lean Teams

Meet the contractors: BD+C 40 Under 40 class of 2026

These nine contractors are being recognized for their career achievements and passion for the AEC profession in BD+C's 21st Annual 40 Under 40 competition.