ENR FutureTech 2026 highlights AI risks and new wearable tech reshaping construction workflows.

ENR FutureTech 2026 kicked off in San Francisco, gathering top architecture, engineering, and construction leaders to discuss emerging technologies. Keynote speaker Alan Espinoza warned that AI could worsen existing workflow problems if not carefully integrated, citing massive data waste and costly rework in the industry. Panels showcased innovations like jobsite wearables designed to reduce documentation burdens and improve data capture. The event continues with sessions on robotics, autonomous construction, and economic forecasting, aiming to drive productivity and safety improvements in construction.