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Innovate and Transform: Submit Your Ideas for CII R&D Initiatives
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.
All in Together! 2025 Construction Safety Week is May 5th – May 9th
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.
CII 2025 Spring BOA Meeting – Workshop Results
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!
Congratulations to Our AC24 2024 Award Recipients!
See who was an award recipient at the 2024 CII Annual Conference!
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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.
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!
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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!
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
CII Tools Blog Series: Advancing Construction Excellence: Insights from the March 2024 AWP CBA Community Meeting
The March 2024 AWP CBA Community meeting showcased the latest strides in construction productivity and innovation, the main presentation shared the results of case studies analysis done on Direct Labor productivity and AWP, led by Geoff Ryan P.M.P, and validated by the CII academic team. Members from across the globe heeded the call for collaboration and knowledge sharing. Here's a condensed recap of the key takeaways:
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.
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Rethinking Supplier Qualification Programs to Improve Project Deliver
Supplier qualification programs are essential to successful project delivery. Our traditional programs may not be sufficient in a world faced with increasing disruptions and uncertainties.
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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.
CII Tools Blog Series: CII’s AWP CBA February 2024 Meeting Highlights
The February 2024 meeting of CII’s AWP (Advanced Work Packaging) CBA (Community for Business Advancement) provided a platform for industry professionals to delve into critical discussions surrounding AWP practices, particularly focusing on its implementation in engineering. But before diving into the current agenda, the group took a moment to reflect on the data analysis from 2023, and define initiatives and topics for joint working groups (JWGs) meeting in 2024.
Latest CII Research Publications - Now Available
Explore the research publications of 2023.
CII 2023-2024 Ideation Update
As we conclude another ideation cycle, CII is pleased to share the results of this year's process.
CII Ideation Update
The CII Ideation Task Force has completed its evaluation process and has selected 11 standout ideas for proposal to the CII Board of Advisors.
New Leadership for Technology Committee
The team announces the formal restructure of the Committee and introduces some new Leadership.
CII Tools Blog Series: Construction
Our CII Tools blog series concludes with tools that can help with achieving zero injuries, implementing constructability, and improving and sustaining project readiness