Karly Heffernan

The week of Suffolk BOOST DEMO Day in Boston brought together builders, tech developers, and innovators eager to explore how technology can reshape construction. This event showcased practical advances in construction AI and Voice AI, highlighting tools that improve safety, efficiency, and communication on job sites. The energy throughout the week was contagious, with demos, insightful talks, and networking that sparked new ideas and partnerships. Alena Tuttle, CEO of Hardline, Presenting at...

Mid-size contractors are finding tailwinds in a sea of challenges. While national headlines talk about tightening margins, labor shortages, and material volatility, the mid-tier contractors — the 20- to 200-person firms that quietly build most of America — are adapting in ways the market isn’t giving them enough credit for. They’re the ones making smart, steady moves: running lean, betting on tech that fits the way they already work, and leading the next generation of tradespeople coming into...

If you own a construction company with 5, 10, or even 100 people .... this one’s for you.