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September 09, 2024
Congratulations to Our AC24 2024 Award Recipients!

See who was an award recipient at the 2024 CII Annual Conference!
August 08, 2024
CII’s 2024 Annual Conference was Another Huge Success!


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.
 

May 31, 2024
CII Research Team Selected: RT-420 "Implementation of Best Practices for Small Projects

We're excited to announce the selection of our research team for the "Implementation of CII Best Practices for Small Projects" project funded by the Construction Industry Institute (CII)! Click the title to learn more!
May 24, 2024
New Opportunities to Capture Your Valuable Insights

We're excited to announce two new opportunities to capture your valuable insights and help shape the future of CII’s Research and Development program. You can participate in two ways: Participating in Focused Workshops and Submitting Research Ideas Anytime
May 10, 2024
CII ‘Hidden Gems’ Safety Week Series: AHR HMD Wearable Safety Procedure Aligned with the CII Best Practices

'Hidden Gem' share the important issues being discussed in each CBA meeting with a look at potential best practices to address them. Using a head-mounted augmented reality (AR) device on an active highway or complex capital projects construction site demands careful consideration due to the limited peripheral vision that such devices can impose. 
May 09, 2024
CII Announces Top Research Themes for 2024-2025!

Following the April 2024 Board of Advisors (BOA) meeting, we're excited to announce the top themes identified for our annual R&D ideation process. These themes, captured via surveys and ranked by BOA attendees, will guide our efforts in developing future research opportunities.
May 09, 2024
CII ‘Hidden Gems’ Safety Week Series: Construction Health and Safety Week Pointers

'Hidden Gem' share the important issues being discussed in each CBA meeting with a look at potential best practices to address them. Not only is it Construction Safety Week, but May is also Mental Health Awareness Month. The mental health of workers in the construction and utilities industry is “deteriorating quite rapidly” in some cases, according to a CII report. Click here to find out more!
May 08, 2024
CII ‘Hidden Gems’ Safety Week Series: Insights from CII Reports on Advancing Construction Safety

'Hidden Gem' share the important issues being discussed in each CBA meeting with a look at potential best practices to address them. Safety Week is a time to refocus on our commitment to ensuring a safe working environment for every individual at jobsites. This year, we highlight several comprehensive reports from the Construction Industry Institute (CII) that provide insights on advancing construction safety through management practices, preventive design, and innovative technologies. Here’s an overview of the valuable insights and actionable recommendations from these reports.
May 07, 2024
CII ‘Hidden Gems’ Safety Week Series: A Dive into CII’s Transformational Safety Practices

'Hidden Gem' share the important issues being discussed in each CBA meeting with a look at potential best practices to address them. Not only is it Construction Safety Week, but The Construction Industry Institute (CII) has released several pivotal reports that offer valuable insights and actionable strategies to enhance safety across construction sites. The reports cover a spectrum of topics, such as leading indicators, precursor analysis, hazard recognition, safety practices, and more. Here’s a breakdown of the key findings and recommendations from each report to help integrate the insights into your safety protocols.
May 06, 2024
CII ‘Hidden Gems’ Safety Week Series: Mental Health Awareness

'Hidden Gem' share the important issues being discussed in each CBA meeting with a look at potential best practices to address them. Not only is it Construction Safety Week, but May is also Mental Health Awareness Month. The mental health of workers in the construction and utilities industry is “deteriorating quite rapidly” in some cases, according to a CII report. Click here to find out more!
Four images showing the publications released March 12, 2024
Your Input Needed! Shaping CII R&D Priorities Through Our Survey

This year, we are starting the 2024-25 Ideation process with a five-minute survey to uncover key areas of R&D interest. The primary areas identified will be reviewed in the spring CII Board of Advisors meeting, setting the stage for subsequent R&D topic development workshops
March 08, 2024
CBA Safety Hidden Gem - Leading Indicators

We invite you to watch for a new output from CII’s Communities for Business Advancement (CBAs)! Members in these groups are preparing and posting a series of “CBA Hidden Gem” blogs. The series extracts the most important information from that groups’ monthly session. Hidden Gem blogs share the important issues being discussed in each CBA meeting with a look at potential best practices to address them.
March 08, 2024
CII Celebrates International Women's Day


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.
 

August 26, 2023
Why Benchmark?
Whats gets measured, gets improved...And if you aren't keeping score, you're just practicing.
Global Procurement and Materials Management August 18, 2023
CII Tools Blog Series: Materials Management and Procurement
CII offers useful guides that assist with Materials Management and Procurement.
July 07, 2023
CII Tools Blog Series: Alignment, Scope and Risk (Part 1)
In this series of five blogs, we highlight CII’s top tools! This blog introduces tools that can help your organization with Alignment, Scope and Risk.
Graph showing size of global offsite/modular construction market September 08, 2021
Planning for the Future with Modularization and Offsite Construction
Learn about the CII Modularization Community for Business Advancement's currently active research topic on the future execution strategy for industrial capital projects.
Headshot of Tricia Thibodeaux June 23, 2021
Member Highlight: Tricia Thibodeaux, Fluor Corporation
We are excited to shine a quarterly spotlight on certain individuals who have been integral in advancing CII initiatives. This quarter, we recognize Tricia Thibodeaux, Executive Director, Global HSE, Fluor.
Distinguished Service Award October 22, 2019
Tricia Thibodeaux Receives 2019 Distinguished Service Award
Tricia Thibodeaux is an exemplary leader and a true supporter of CII’s mission and vision.
February 08, 2019
More of the Latest CII Research Publications - Now Available
CII has released more of the latest research, including a Construction Readiness Assessment (CSA) tool and publications on Improving Frontline Supervision, Productivity Metrics, Improved Integration of the Supply Chain, and Safety Performance.
A woman in glasses speaking with two men listening January 31, 2019
Research to Drive Innovation through AWP
CII Launches Research Program to Drive Innovation through AWP.
December 10, 2018
CII's Latest Research Publications - Now Available
Many thanks to our members and research teams for making 2018 a strong year at CII! The latest research is now available!
Implementation resource 331-2 May 03, 2018
Researchers from Arizona State Win Award for New CII Research
Research Team 331 won the CRC Best Paper Award out of 374 papers presented.
October 04, 2017
CII Best Practices Handbook Goes To Press
Best practice use gives companies a distinct competitive advantage.
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