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- Kooner, Global Partners Form Fleet Fueling and Maintenance Partnership
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-31 — The referral agreement connects commercial fleets with mobile fueling, preventive maintenance, repairs and other services to support... - ABC Research Finds Multiskilled Crews Boost Construction Productivity
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-31 — Field trials found multiskilled construction crews completed work about 30% faster and increased production by 37% to 50% by reducing... - Greenbuild Focuses on Data Centers 'Outside the Box' and Climate Risk Budgeting
ENR · 2026-10-30 — Building data centers that are sustainable and supported by communities, and baking climate change risks into project budget planning were themes at this year's US Green Building C - Developer Eni Awards $1.8B in Gas Project Contracts as Focus Shifts to Mediterranean
ENR · 2026-10-30 — McDermott, Baker Hughes, Halliburton are among firms gaining work on estimated $3B Cronos project getting underway off Cyprus, set to become supplier to Europe. - JE Dunn picks company alum as chief legal officer
Construction Dive · 2026-10-30 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/hc5GEJsRk3poXUTuTXEQUzKtGmSszoBarQB0iCtncpQ/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0y - AEP Taps Jacobs, WSP for $37B Power Transmission Buildout
ENR · 2026-10-30 — American Electric Power expects contracted electricity demand to reach 84 GW by 2031, with 92% tied to data centers, as major 765-kV projects move toward 2027 construction. - California High-Speed Rail CEO Resigns
ENR · 2026-10-30 — Choudri cites personal reasons amid a report alleging misuse of travel expenses. - All 50 States Had a Construction Unemployment Rate Below 10% in September; Maryland Posts Lowest Unemployment Rate Ever
Construction Executive · 2026-10-30 — Maryland tops the states with the lowest construction unemployment rate, with North Carolina not far behind. The post All 50 States Had a Construction Unemployment Rate Below 10% i - Caterpillar posts ‘highest sales quarter ever,’ fueled by data centers
Construction Dive · 2026-10-30 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/PfcQp4x1pfy3Ik6XOFi_8OQgKpAUnA2rGvg0Mo3pn30/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy04 - Granite rides infrastructure spending to revenue growth, record backlog
Construction Dive · 2026-10-30 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/AXCySMJQ8gWU868YsGVW_uebBL4chqRPQGTVpVtvheY/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0x - Punch List: Granite wins infrastructure jobs, Hensel Phelps reaches Tampa airport milestone
Construction Dive · 2026-10-30 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/qiL-l_quOw7suUvl6lVnJIQwBgU-Hcx0XV2RCez-880/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS84MDBfYXNkcHJlY2Fz - Construction Industry Pay [Fact Sheet]
NCCER · 2026-10-30 — This fact sheet compares the average hourly earnings in the construction industry and the total private sector. Since 1964, average pay in the construction industry has been greate - Autonomous Construction Equipment Is Here. What Does That Mean for Worker Jobsite Safety?
Construction Executive · 2026-10-30 — Excavators have always needed an operator in the cab—until now. The post Autonomous Construction Equipment Is Here. What Does That Mean for Worker Jobsite Safety? first appeared on - Construction’s Biggest Boogeymen: 6 Business Problems Contractors Can’t Escape
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-30 — From labor shortages and payment delays, these six construction business challenges continue to haunt contractors. - Terex to Acquire Keestrack
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-30 — Terex has agreed to acquire Keestrack, expanding its crushing and screening portfolio. Keestrack will remain an independent brand within Terex Materials Processing after the deal c - Equip Expo 2026 Continues Record-Breaking Pace
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-30 — Equip Exposition’s registered attendance grew across key demographic categories, and the show sold out its exhibit space for a fifth straight year.... - MaineDOT Hosts Inaugural Innovation Showcase
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-30 — MaineDOT hosted its inaugural Innovation Showcase, bringing together transportation professionals, researchers, industry partners.... - New Hampshire's Infrastructure Improves to a 'C' Grade
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-30 — The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2026 Report Card for New Hampshire’s Infrastructure assigning the state’s infrastructure a cumulative grade of ‘C’.... - Kenworth T680 Featuring Special Design Will Transport U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree to Washington, D.C. for 13th Year
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-30 — The U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree tour will officially begin on Oct. 29 in Grangeville, Idaho.... - Tools & Resources for Planning Your Safety Week
ENR · 2026-10-30 — The Construction Safety Week website adds free tools and resources throughout the year that make planning your events and activities for the week easy and effective. - Mental Health Resources & Education
ENR · 2026-10-30 — The Construction Safety Week website has a wealth of information and resources to help you discuss and address mental health awareness in your organization. - Fraudster Spent Months Posing as Contractor Before Diverting $14.7M Payment
ENR · 2026-10-29 — A months-long scheme exposed weaknesses in how Mobile, Ala., officials verified construction payments for an arena project—even after the city faced a similar fraud months earlier. - ADM Names New President
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-29 — The asphalt plant manufacturer appointed the former BOMAG Americas and TAG Manufacturing executive to lead operations following... - ABC publishes free cybersecurity roadmap for DOD contractors
Construction Dive · 2026-10-29 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/gW6fLq5sq0MDkbmS6e_yruvT4fLweAuQCiBZ_D6qJXw/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0x - Jacobs-PCL Wins $193M San Francisco Wastewater Plant Contract
ENR · 2026-10-29 — Contract award is part of a $1.45-billion program to upgrade the city's largest wastewater treatment plant to reduce nutrient discharges into San Francisco Bay. - ABC Is the First Nationally Certified Recovery Friendly Association—Receives Recognition From the White House
Construction Executive · 2026-10-29 — Last year, ABC participated in a White House-sponsored roundtable discussion on recovery in the workplace; this year, ABC joins other companies for a Recovery Month celebration. Th - Despite pausing rate hikes, ‘inflation is too high’: Fed chair
Construction Dive · 2026-10-29 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/zvZ6U1mdPYDlKtg8OEXjnsXy70nHI7RglUP9C7GDtKY/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0x - Turning AI and Facial Recognition Into Practical Jobsite Value
Construction Executive · 2026-10-29 — Facial recognition verifies the person presenting at the jobsite against the enrolled worker. The post Turning AI and Facial Recognition Into Practical Jobsite Value first appeared - Atlantic City Expressway Set for $400M Widening Project
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-29 — The Atlantic City Expressway is moving toward a major expansion following the announcement of a $400 million widening project intended to improve traffic flow.... - Colas' Proposed Acquisition of Suit-Kote Signals Major Move
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-29 — ... - PennDOT Replaces Aging Layton Bridge
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-29 — Fay S&B USA Construction is replacing the steel-truss bridge and sealing the nearby tunnel carrying traffic to the bridge. Fay began construction this year and expects to have comp - Competent, Qualified and Certified: What is Required of Crane Operators?
NCCER · 2026-10-28 — Summary: OSHA regulations and ASME standards require crane operators to be competent, qualified and certified. Competent operators must understand potential lifting hazards and hav - Jacobs-PCL JV wins $1B San Francisco wastewater upgrade
Construction Dive · 2026-10-28 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/I_2S0EcZtfw_2vveLVJcn2bfrVGiGX5ZfVCJN-uZ_Tg/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9CaW9zb2xpZHNfQ29u - Bedrock Robotics digs up $600M in new funding
Construction Dive · 2026-10-28 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/WHHHLqTap3TVUr8v2TgIo987vb6UPZO6U2Bh5bBfvFk/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9Ecm9uZV9TaG90XzMu - New Names and Faces: October 2026
Construction Executive · 2026-10-28 — Skanska marks 25-year membership with NCDOL; Ravensberg Inc. extends its family history; J.J. Keller sees three promotions; and more announcements this month. The post New Names an - Trackunit, DEWALT Integrate Tool Tracking Across Jobsites
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-28 — The partnership aims to reduce tool search time and improve visibility across construction fleets by connecting DEWALT Tool Connect... - Complexities of Office-to-Residential Conversion Projects in a Growing Construction Market
Construction Executive · 2026-10-28 — Where 1.6 million square feet of office space was converted to residential in 2023, that number soared to reach 5 million square feet by 2025. The post Complexities of Office-to-Re - How IoT Helps Synchronize People and Machines on the Jobsite
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-28 — As technology moves away from isolated smart machines toward synchronized sites, digitized workflows are helping contractors remove... - Construction Employers Must Post Physician Panels Prominently, Not Just Accessibly, Court Rules
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-27 — From the gang box to the courtroom, McCray v. United Electric Company/Amerisure Mutual Insurance Company offers key insight for... - ABC Launches Cybersecurity Roadmap for Federal Contractors
Construction Executive · 2026-10-27 — This free roadmap helps any U.S. Department of Defense contractor or subcontractor within the Defense Industrial Base that handles Federal Contract Information or Controlled Unclas - How Upskilling Can Help Close the Construction Labor Gap
Construction Executive · 2026-10-27 — Below are six targeted areas where skills training can harness the untapped power of the construction workforce. The post How Upskilling Can Help Close the Construction Labor Gap f - Why Should Owners Recognize Workforce Investment When Selecting Contractors?
NCCER · 2026-10-27 — Restoring the Dignity of Work – Recommendation #3: Making Investment Part of the Value Proposition What factors are considered by construction project owners when selecting c - Where Preservation Dollars Buy the Most Safety
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-27 — The takeaway for a preservation program is which one buys more safety and where to spend it first. - NCCER Core Credential Earnings [Fact Sheet]
NCCER · 2026-10-23 — This fact sheet highlights the value of the NCCER Core credential for credential holders. Data shows that individuals who earn an NCCER Core credential see their median income incr - How Do We Revitalize Our Work-Based Learning Platforms?
NCCER · 2026-10-20 — Restoring the Dignity of Work – Recommendation #2: Revitalize Our Work-Based Learning Programs How do we connect education to experience? One of the best ways is through work - Construction CTE Enrollment in Public High Schools [Fact Sheet]
NCCER · 2026-10-16 — This fact sheet highlights enrollment in construction-related high school career and technical education (CTE) courses. Data trends suggest that enrollment in construction CTE cour - Are We Showing Students All Their Options?
NCCER · 2026-10-13 — Restoring the Dignity of Work – Recommendation #1: Establish and Strengthen Career Awareness and Education Opportunities in Our Nation Is a four-year degree required for a su - Report: Industry-Specific Language Learning Offers Workplace Benefits for Adult English Learners
NCCER · 2026-10-09 — Supporting adult English learners with industry-specific language-learning tools provides significant benefits to workforce development and retention, according to a 2026 study con - Both payroll employment (+29,000) and unemployment rate (4.2%) change little in September
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-10-02 - Payroll employment increases by 162,000 in August; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.1%
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-09-04 - Both payroll employment (-23,000) and unemployment rate (4.1%) change little in July
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-08-07 - Both payroll employment (+57,000) and unemployment rate (4.2%) change little in June
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-07-02 - Payroll employment increases by 172,000 in May; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3%
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-06-05 - Payroll employment edges up by 115,000 in April; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3%
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-05-08 - Payroll employment increases by 178,000 in March; unemployment rate changes little at 4.3%
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-04-03 - Payroll employment edges down 92,000 in February; unemployment rate changes little at 4.4%
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-03-06 - The 2025 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook
AGC of America · 2024-12-23 — <span>The 2025 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook</span> <span><span lang="" about="https://www.agc.org/users/macrinawilkinsagcorg" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:n - AGC Releases Updated Construction Inflation Alert
AGC of America · 2022-02-09 — <span>AGC Releases Updated Construction Inflation Alert</span> <div class="field field--name-field-newsrelease-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field--ite - Construction Sheds 3,000 Jobs in August; Gains Are Limited To Homebuilding As Other Contractors Struggle To Fill Both Craft And Salaried Positions
AGC of America · 2021-09-03 — <span>Construction Sheds 3,000 Jobs in August; Gains Are Limited To Homebuilding As Other Contractors Struggle To Fill Both Craft And Salaried Positions</span> <div cl - Construction Workforce Shortages Reach Pre-pandemic Levels Even as Coronavirus Continues to Impact Projects & Disrupt Supply Chains
AGC of America · 2021-09-02 — <span>Construction Workforce Shortages Reach Pre-pandemic Levels Even as Coronavirus Continues to Impact Projects & Disrupt Supply Chains</span> <div class="field fiel
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