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- Keeping One of North Carolina's Busiest Beach Routes Moving
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-18 — How one contractor navigated a compressed schedule, seasonal traffic and complex logistics to rehabilitate U.S. 74. - Flintco-Mortenson JV begins concrete deck at $900M Oklahoma City NBA arena
Construction Dive · 2026-10-16 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/O9f588CKMalv4jICJkl-rLDpfFd03zf24AeQ1WRN6GM/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9va2Nfc3RhZGl1bS5q - 13-year, $2B NYC bridge rehab completes 8th of 11 projects
Construction Dive · 2026-10-16 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/3el4pxHBn9S1ufI2kRfnoweZ0GTONJGy1fDFLaMQPUM/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS81NTU5MTc1NTQ2MF9m - GlobalFoundries Advances New York Chip Fab With Initial $10B Japanese Investment
ENR · 2026-10-16 — GlobalFoundries says permitting is complete and early site work has begun at its Malta, NY, chip fab, part of a two-phase program potentially reaching $21 billion. - Blattner Is Contractor for $750M Wind Energy Project in South Dakota
ENR · 2026-10-16 — Completion is set for 2028 of 333-MW Philip Wind Energy Center, the state's largest onshore wind project being developed by an Invenergy company with 87 turbines. - Building Talent in a Tight Market
Construction Executive · 2026-10-16 — Filling the talent gap is a balancing act between finding the right people and finding the right amount of people. When the right people are already on your payroll, sometimes it p - Lumber Holds Steady, Plywood Climbs
Construction Executive · 2026-10-16 — Gordian reported an 11% quarterly increase in plywood costs and a 3% increase in pine-board prices. The post Lumber Holds Steady, Plywood Climbs first appeared on Construction Exec - Top Young Professionals Named for ENR's Mountain States & Southwest Region
ENR · 2026-10-16 — A group of 25 rising construction and design industry leaders have been named to the region's 2027 class of Top Young Professionals. - Iran conflict pushes construction prices to near 4-year high
Construction Dive · 2026-10-16 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/EghMSZ311uivHyIAMiR_9ESCQ6k9GOtYrvfswm-hIxg/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0y - $552M Award Advances San Diego Border Wastewater Plant Expansion
ENR · 2026-10-16 — The scope of the expansion of the South Bay International Wasterwater Treatment Plant in southern San Diego increased as a result of unknown conditions at the plant and pushed its - NYC’s Plaza Hotel to close in 2027 for multiyear facade restoration
Construction Dive · 2026-10-16 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/iNq4Y5GKugVxEwmlx5qnluGjpgDENdk0ZB5jrh5KALw/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy01 - Punch List: HNTB wins 2 Maryland bridges, AECOM names global transportation chief
Construction Dive · 2026-10-16 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/4LZOqyYCrvwy-BBRYct6IK60hXyGRZUziP9hDTX3x60/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HdW5wb3dkZXItUml2 - 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 - Why Culture at Your Construction Company Might Need an Audit
Construction Executive · 2026-10-16 — What culture audits might uncover are hidden liabilities that are greater than the financial liabilities on the balance sheet. The post Why Culture at Your Construction Company Mig - Using Intelligent Compaction Data as a Quality-Control Shield
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-16 — Advanced IC technology provides the data to prove the integrity of that work to inspectors, win client trust and build your reputation... - Bridging the Gap: Solutions for Managing Construction-to-Operation Transition Risk
ENR · 2026-10-16 — Construction-to-operation transitions are rarely seamless. Without clear responsibilities, precise handover definitions and aligned insurance structures, critical risks can fall th - Turner-FH joint venture breaks ground on Colorado hospital
Construction Dive · 2026-10-15 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/Z-VEodgCYvJeZErsOb7xwtrIz3mMi_TPObI2G0K7KlQ/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS8xMDE1MjYtQWR2ZW50 - High Court Considers Extent of NEPA Reviews When Other Laws Apply
ENR · 2026-10-15 — US Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week in a case that could have far-reaching consequences in deciding the National Environmental Policy Act's application to project permi - AI in Construction: Building Capacity, Not Replacing Workers
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-15 — With labor shortages, rising costs and ever-increasing schedule pressure, artificial intelligence is about survival and reframing... - Congress Questions Meta's $6.6B in Research Tax Credits Amid AI Buildout
ENR · 2026-10-15 — Meta’s $27-billion Louisiana data center campus is just one illustrative example of its $145-billion AI infrastructure construction program that lawmakers say may be inappropriatel - EU Picks 46 'Strategic' Critical Material Projects in Latest Round, With Funding Potential
ENR · 2026-10-15 — European projects, about $23.5 billion in total investment, target materials for batteries, defense and aerospace needs and permanent magnets and are seen as hedge against recent C - Earn and Learn: 800 High School Students Receive Hands-On Skilled Trades Training
Construction Executive · 2026-10-15 — Harbor Freight Tools for Schools is expanding its paid summer skilled trades program, giving more than 800 Los Angeles County students hands-on experience, industry credentials and - Construction Inclusion Week panel: ‘You can become anything you want’
Construction Dive · 2026-10-15 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/pIn935pHk0O4e1vv3lBswekSmEGJYieyQulyaqfbqug/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9TY3JlZW5zaG90XzIw - ServiceTitan Report Finds Commercial Contractors Focused on Profitability, AI
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-15 — A survey of 1,020 commercial contractors examines AI adoption, cash flow, service agreements, cost pressures and field information... - University of Tennessee breaks ground on $350M health studies build
Construction Dive · 2026-10-15 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/e9jHd_VMy-Dja5BdvZcFRvn3jjM9pYMdvbNXvRUKbnY/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9DT01JQi1SZW5kZXJp - Where Should Automation Stop on a Jobsite and Who Decides?
Construction Executive · 2026-10-15 — The future of construction will be defined by how thoughtfully leaders balance automation with human judgment, writes an industrial construction operations executive. The post Wher - HD Construction Equipment, Manitou Group Sign Compact Equipment Partnership
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-15 — The agreement calls for both companies to source and distribute compact construction equipment through their respective global... - Caterpillar Invests in North Carolina's Future Manufacturing Workforce
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-15 — ... - The Problem Solver Behind Merlo America's Technical Support
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-15 — Based at Merlo America’s SC. headquarters, John Brown takes a hands-on approach to helping dealers and customers diagnose faults and keep machines moving.... - Stephenson Equipment Show Draws More Than 500 Guests
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-15 — Stephenson Equipment Inc welcomed more than 500 employees and officials to a large equipment show and extravaganza at the PA Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg.... - PennDOT Advances Nearly Billion-Dollar Project
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-15 — PennDOT is working with industry partners to construct 13-mi. of new limited-access road, which will address safety and congestion concerns on the Routes 11/15 corridor... - VIDEO: Trust Fuels Asphalt Engineering's Remarkable Growth
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-15 — Asphalt Engineering, a Mass.-based company has grown into one of New England's leading full-service paving contractors, employing nearly 90 people.... - Tracey Road Equipment Celebrates 50th Anniversary
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-15 — Tracey Road Equipment celebrated it's 50th anniversary during its annual open house at the company's headquarters in East Syracuse, N.Y.... - Tadano ATF 100 G-4 Lifts Bull Head for German Festival
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-15 — ... - Oshkosh S-Series Introduces New Axle Configurations
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-15 — OshKosh introduces new S-Series Federal Bridge High-Lift Tag Axle configurations for front discharge concrete mixers.... - Executive Insights 2026: Leaders in Surety Bonding
Construction Executive · 2026-10-14 — Leaders from top surety agencies answer construction's most concerning questions of the year. The post Executive Insights 2026: Leaders in Surety Bonding first appeared on Construc - Building History: The New Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library
Construction Executive · 2026-10-14 — From a sweeping living roof to massive rammed earth walls, JE Dunn turns an ambitious design into a highly sustainable presidential library built for generations to come. The post - Before the Core Drill Starts: How Contractors Can Reduce the Risks Hidden Inside Concrete
Construction Executive · 2026-10-14 — Rebar, post-tension cables, electrical conduit, plumbing and communications lines are frequently embedded in concrete. Striking any of them can lead to injuries, structural concern - Why Curing Matters More Than Ever
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-14 — There was never much margin for error when curing concrete, but that allowance has narrowed further. Discussing curing requirements... - 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 - Put AI Takeoff Tools to the Test Before Trusting Them with Your Bids
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-13 — A controlled AI takeoff evaluation can reveal accuracy, traceability, revision handling and the human review needed before quantities... - Digging Into Trenchers
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-12 — null - 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 - Construction Industry Quit Rates [Fact Sheet]
NCCER · 2026-10-09 — This fact sheet highlights the quit rates of employees in construction compared to other notable industries.   Click here to explore more construction research f - Report: Revitalizing US Workforce Development System Remains a Critical Need
NCCER · 2026-10-06 — The United States’ workforce development system continues to require change to address shortages in the construction industry, according to a 2026 update of the acclaimed research - Both payroll employment (+29,000) and unemployment rate (4.2%) change little in September
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-10-02 - Breaking Ground on the Next Generation: How AGC Maine Is Building Its State’s Future Construction Workforce [NCCER Case Study]
NCCER · 2026-09-29 — AGC Maine has built an engaging model for nurturing awareness and interest in careers in construction with community involvement. Download Case Study Construction needs more young - ISC and CraftPro: How ISC Is Upskilling Its Workforce at Scale [NCCER Case Study]
NCCER · 2026-09-29 — ISC Constructors turned jobsite time that otherwise would have been unproductive into efficient training opportunities using NCCER’s CraftPro tool. Download Case Study In the const - What’s the difference between a Competent, Qualified and Certified Rigger and Signal Person?
NCCER · 2026-09-28 — Summary: OSHA regulations and ASME standards require riggers and signal persons to be both competent and qualified. Competent persons must understand potential lifting hazards and - 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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