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This blog showcases CII’s latest research momentum in Q2 2025, featuring bold efforts to benchmark best practices, revolutionize supplier qualification, elevate safety communication, and strengthen business alignment in front-end planning—all designed to drive smarter, more efficient capital projects.
 

Each June, we join organizations across the country in recognizing National Safety Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about preventable injuries and promoting safe practices in our workplaces, communities, and homes.
 

We are excited to announce that CII is embarking on a groundbreaking collaboration with Dr. Krishna Kumar from UT Austin to explore how artificial intelligence can enhance the dissemination of CII research.
 

CII is currently collecting ideas for CII R&D initiatives to advance the capital projects industry! We invite individuals and CII groups to submit their innovative research ideas via our online form.
 

As a leader in advancing construction best practices, the Construction Industry Institute (CII) is proud to champion Construction Safety Week 2025. This year’s theme, All in Together, resonates with our mission to drive industry-wide collaboration and innovation to create safer, more productive job sites.
 

On April 17, the CII Board of Advisors participated in a workshop that marked the beginning of our ideation process. Here are the workshop results!
 

While the construction industry is often seen as traditionally male-dominated, women have played a crucial role throughout its history. From laying bricks to leading projects, their contributions have shaped the skylines and landscapes we see today.
 

While the construction industry is often seen as traditionally male-dominated, women have played a crucial role throughout its history. From laying bricks to leading projects, their contributions have shaped the skylines and landscapes we see today.