# Manufacturing picks up in July. Skanska CEO explains what's next

> Source: <https://ca.finance.yahoo.com/video/manufacturing-picks-july-skanska-ceo-145900442.html>
> Published: 2026-08-03 14:59:00+00:00

Skanska USA president and CEO Richard Kennedy joins Julie Hyman on Market Catalysts to discuss the rebound in US manufacturing activity, with July factory output improving. Kennedy also explains how Skanska is leveraging AI to optimize operations and shares his outlook on AI's growing role in the construction industry.