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Op-ed argues neurodivergent workers give construction an underused edge, with AI easing paperwork

A contractor writes that she passed five licensing exams, including the 27-hour NASCLA exam accepted in 18 states, after studying 45 prep books. She argues that many construction workers are neurodivergent and possess strong spatial reasoning skills, but are held back by paperwork-heavy licensing and administrative demands, which she says AI tools could help offset.

Industry advisors outline five steps for deploying AI to offset technician shortages

A report addressing labor gaps in automotive, heavy equipment, construction and manufacturing sectors highlights an annual shortfall of about 37,000 skilled technicians in the U.S. automotive and heavy equipment field alone, even after counting technical school graduates. It lays out five recommendations for building AI tools designed to capture and transfer the expertise of retiring veteran workers to less experienced staff.