Touchplan by MSI

Great Construction Dive article featuring insights from MOCA Systems, Inc. Principal Economist Brandon Michalski on the factors driving construction material costs and what they mean for the industry moving forward.

Efficient planning is key to successful semiconductor projects. AM Technical Solutions, Inc uses Touchplan to improve coordination, accountability, and execution. With Touchplan, AM can: → Conduct pull planning to align stakeholders and simplify workflows. → Visualize project activities with color-coded tickets, making handoffs clearer. → Track progress in real time, helping teams stay accountable and on schedule. For one semiconductor client, AM cut standard durations by 50% using Touchplan’s cloud-based platform. The collaborative platform also reduces administrative work, making coordination between teams, contractors, and suppliers more efficient. Strong planning leads to better project outcomes. Read the full case study here: https://ow.ly/a7UA50Vew6U

We’re excited to announce that MSI's CEO Sandy Hamby will be a speaker at CMAA Focus 2025 in Las Vegas! Tomorrow, Sandy will be joining the "Great Expectations" panel discussion, where she'll dive into key aspects of capital planning, project delivery, and team building—critical elements for driving successful construction projects. ?? Tuesday, March 11 ? 10:00 AM ?? Milan Ballroom If you're attending #CMAAFocus25, don’t miss this insightful session with one of the industry’s top leaders!

Attending CMAA Focus25? Don’t Miss This Session! Join MSI’s Brandon Michalski at CMAA Focus25 for key insights into the future of construction. Construction Market Outlook 2027: Trends and Opportunities ?? Monday, March 10 | ? 3:30 PM | ?? Milan Ballroom This session will cover hot topics including the labor shortage, construction costs, interest rates, government spending, geopolitics, supply chain, tariff impacts, and more. Brandon will also share a forecast through 2027, highlighting growing sectors and market risks. Are you attending? Let us know—we’d love to connect! #CMAAFocus25

Data Center Construction Moves Fast—Planning Needs to Keep Up. AI, cloud computing, and digital transformation are fueling unprecedented demand for data centers. With U.S. data center construction growing by 350,000 square feet per month and build times shrinking to 12 months or less, every delay costs millions. Touchplan is the construction planning platform of choice for 200+ data center projects and is used by leading owners and contractors. Here’s why top data center builders rely on Touchplan: ?? Real-time coordination of specialized trades like electrical, HVAC, and networking. ?? Optimized sequencing to reduce downtime and keep projects on schedule. ?? Better resource management to prevent shortages, delays, and cost overruns. Learn how Touchplan is being used to plan and manage a 2.5M square foot, 360-megawatt, six-building data center mega-project: https://ow.ly/vu3H50V8GOH

In honor of National Association of Women in Construction's #WICWEEK, we celebrate the women shaping the future of our industry! At MSI, women are stepping into key roles across the construction industry—whether in the trades, general construction, purchasing, or leadership. MSI' CEO Sandy Hamby has been a driving force behind this progress, championing opportunities for women to grow and lead, regardless of their backgrounds. Under Sandy’s leadership, MSI is not only attracting more women to the industry but also ensuring they thrive, advance, and make a lasting impact. Our latest blog post explores how MSI continues to empower women at every level and create pathways for long-term success. https://ow.ly/PO6Q50VaK4m

MSI is proud to be a Silver Sponsor at the Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)'s Focus25 Conference in Las Vegas, March 9-11. We are excited to support this industry-leading event and engage with professionals shaping the future of construction management. Our team— Sandy Hamby, Heather Mendez, CCP, Brandon Michalski, Danny Muttamara, PSP, CCM, CCP, LEED AP, and Noah Baker—is excited to network, share insights, and learn from industry professionals. Let us know if you'll be attending too—we’d love to connect!

A rewarding part of construction is making a difference—in infrastructure, communities, and critical facilities. At MOCA Systems, Inc., we celebrate Amanda McKernan-Perkins, Sales Manager, whose involvement in the St. Jude Cancer Research Center construction showcases the industry’s power to drive real change. Built with Touchplan, this project supports groundbreaking research in the fight against childhood illnesses. This #WICWeek, we honor Amanda and all the women shaping the future of construction. Learn more about how the women of MSI are making an impact: https://ow.ly/9tTs50ValCr

Spreadsheets make construction planning harder than it needs to be. They get outdated fast, lack real-time updates, and don’t reflect on-site changes. A better approach? Collaborative pull planning. → Keep schedules aligned so teams stay on track. → Plan ahead with clear task sequencing to prevent delays. → Track changes in real time and adjust as needed. With the right system, teams spend less time updating spreadsheets and more time getting work done. See how Touchplan helps general contractors stay on schedule: https://ow.ly/jyO250V8ErY

Women in construction are breaking barriers, leading projects, and driving innovation. Yet, they still make up less than 11% of the industry’s workforce. That number isn’t high enough. At MSI, we’re proving that women don’t just belong in construction—they thrive here. We employ 2.5x the national average of women across engineering, cost estimating, project management, and leadership. For #WICWeek, we asked the women of MSI to share their career journeys and advice for others looking to enter the industry. Their insights are powerful, including this advice from Heather Mendez, CCP, MSI Vice President: "When I stopped trying to fit into an imagined mold and leaned into my strengths, my career changed." Read more about the impact of the women of MSI and their powerful advice here: https://ow.ly/X3eS50V9zSX #WICWeek #WomenInConstruction #BreakingBarriers #LeadWithConfidence #DiversityInConstruction