Jeanie Clapp

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Industry Content Strategist at Constructor Magazine

Editor-in-Chief, AGC of America's Constructor magazine

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Tapping into Artificial Intelligence for Faster, More Informed Construction Accounting

1 month ago | news.agc.org | Jeanie Clapp

BY ANNE HUNT, DIRECTOR OF DATA & ANALYTICS, TRIMBLETechnology has transformed construction accounting practices, streamlining processes that were once time-consuming and error-prone and helping companies navigate tight profit margins amid economic and market uncertainties. With the emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), particularly Generative AI, construction businesses have a tremendous opportunity to unlock new levels of efficiency and automation.
Hard Hats and Hearts

1 month ago | news.agc.org | Jeanie Clapp

For full access, please log in or sign up. A mother-son bond in construction Mother’s Day is on May 11, and it’s the perfect time to celebrate the women who inspire us — especially the moms, grandmas, and mentors who help shape our paths in life and work. In the construction world, women continue to make big moves, leading...
It's OK to Not Be OK

1 month ago | news.agc.org | Jeanie Clapp

For full access, please log in or sign up. AGC brings the dark corners of a delicate topic into the light BY A.D. THOMPSON In some of Brandon Anderson’s presentations, which can be before a crowd of a thousand or more, he asks for a small amount of audience participation. “If you’re willing to share,” he will preface, “please...
Building Futures

1 month ago | news.agc.org | Jeanie Clapp

How industry partnerships are creating the next generation of construction professionals BY ELSBETH RUSSELL The construction industry’s workforce shortage isn’t just looming — it’s here. As contractors navigate growing project backlogs, on solution gaining momentum is the intentional partnership between industry and education. Programs that embed construction professionals into classrooms...
The Business of Independence

2 months ago | todayshotelier.com | Jeanie Clapp

In the bustling hospitality landscape, Prativ Patel stands out as a beacon of entrepreneurial success. Having initially franchised both a Super 8 and a Howard Johnson by Wyndham, Patel boldly transitioned to independence when his franchising contracts expired.
How Design-Build Creates Superior Tenant Improvement Projects

2 months ago | news.agc.org | Jeanie Clapp

BY JACQUELINE DUDLEY, ARCHITECTURAL PRACTICE LEADER, AUSTIN OFFICE, THE BECK GROUP, A MEMBER OF MULTIPLE AGC CHAPTERS Many building owners and tenants are upgrading offices and building amenities to make Return-To-Office (RTO) mandates more amenable for employees wary of abandoning a COVID-era remote work lifestyle. Employers favoring full-time in-person or...
Spotting Red Flags

Mar 31, 2025 | news.agc.org | Jeanie Clapp

For full access, please log in or sign up. How to navigate hiring challenges in construction BY KEYAN ZANDY, CEO, SKILES GROUP In an industry where the margin for error is slim and the stakes are high, talent is everything. Our projects are so much more than blueprints on paper — they’re complex, high-pressure endeavors that demand skilled, reliable...
AGC: Mission Critical

Mar 18, 2025 | news.agc.org | Jeanie Clapp

For full access, please log in or sign up. It’s a call-to-action for incoming AGC President Todd Roberts, a theme that highlights issues that affect the membership from the soaring houses of our nation’s government to the ones where they tuck in their kids at night. BY AMY DREW THOMPSON Winnfield may be a small town in Louisiana, but...
Three Ways to Minimize Job Site Waste

Mar 7, 2025 | news.agc.org | Jeanie Clapp

For full access, please log in or sign up. BY SEAN GRASBY, SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER, U.S. CONSTRUCTION & ENERGY SOLUTIONS, WESCO, A GCA OF HAWAII AND IDAHO AGC MEMBER Contractors have a lot of incentives to utilize environmentally friendly and sustainable practices on their jobsites. Beyond the goodwill and positive impact on society, using more efficient...
A Safety Educator and Advocate at TDIndustries

Mar 3, 2025 | news.agc.org | Jeanie Clapp

For full access, please log in or sign up. AGC names Doug Edrington 2025 Construction Safety Champion of the Year BY CHRISTINE PREUSLER When Doug Edrington, construction manager at Texas-based TDIndustries, Inc., reflects on being named the AGC Construction Safety Champion of the Year (CSCY), he doesn’t see a personal triumph. To him, the award is the product of...