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- Ohio High Court Keeps Proposed $3.6B Data Center on Ice
ENR · 2026-10-21 — Ruling keeps Bristolville 25 Developer’s $3.6-billion Lordstown, Ohio, data center stalled after similar Western Hospitality proposals encountered local opposition and infrastructu - Miami Supertall Tower's Daring Design Takes Builders to New Heights
ENR · 2026-10-21 — Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences' nine offset cubes create unusual structural and concrete construction challenges for builders as it approaches topping out. - ENR Top 600: AI Boom Tests Talent Pipelines
ENR · 2026-10-21 — Data centers drive Top 600 revenue growth and growing pains, but will rising risks stunt efforts to build contractor capacity? - Newforma acquires Lumi AI, will incorporate into its tech
Construction Dive · 2026-10-21 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/-DVmptvwxSpCywgw1uIplNp4o2EBgfab8TIx3NrwS4s/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy04 - Brayman Seeks Damages Over Alleged 'Too Strong' Potomac Tunnel Pile Concrete Mix
ENR · 2026-10-21 — Pile construction depended on accurate concrete strength, lawsuit states. - The Hidden Cost of Missing Equipment on the Jobsite
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-21 — Replacement is just one part. The real cost of a missing asset hides in the delays, rentals, and idle crews that follow. See what... - AI reshapes construction teams more often than it cuts jobs: report
Construction Dive · 2026-10-21 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/21omkgLhbj0rs2KGk7T4Xp-zfHtM9pSHrTsiiuZGVXU/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0y - Construction must preserve trades knowledge to know when AI is wrong
Construction Dive · 2026-10-21 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/O7scnUmm9iA8XedcznnsMxJcDEj6QVvcsfCxRTsx36Q/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0y - Why Automation Could Be the Key to Fixing America’s Broken Housing Market
ENR · 2026-10-21 — Vikas Enti of Reframe says automation must change the way we deliver home construction. - 6 contech firms raise $154M in recent funding
Construction Dive · 2026-10-21 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/f9fc9iPCZ4o4h7i7Nj_EX054QcQLLkXUKyQYr8anqPo/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0x - Multifamily starts fell in September amid high construction costs
Construction Dive · 2026-10-21 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/vIf_Do7ddZrhOcXdPaBy4NJhM7kXBTZuR1BpOPJOFNs/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy02 - Procore Unveils AI Agents for Submittals, Procurement Logs at Groundbreak Conference
ENR · 2026-10-21 — Software maker announced Oct. 21 it is introducing artificial intelligence agents for construction processes such as submittals and updating of project procurement logs. - Colorado Breaks Ground on $806M I-270 Reconstruction
ENR · 2026-10-21 — Colorado transportation officials launched reconstruction of Interstate 270 with bridge and earthwork that will widen the highway while maintaining traffic through the busy Denver- - Which Machine Wins? CTLs vs. Skid Steers vs. Compact Wheel Loaders
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-21 — Contractors choosing between compact track loaders, skid steers and compact wheel loaders can match the right machine to jobsite... - Deutz Moves to Larger Facility in Jacksonville
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-21 — Deutz Corporation has relocated its Deutz Power Center Florida – North operation to a larger facility at 7035 Davis Creek Rd. in Jacksonville.... - Linder, BOMAG Team Up to Help Construction Angels
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-21 — Linder Industrial Machinery and BOMAG brought the construction industry together for the third annual Linder BOMAG Golf Classic benefiting Construction Angels.... - Ascendum Machinery Opens New Facility in Conway, S.C.
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-21 — Ascendum Machinery has expanded its presence in South Carolina with a new facility in Conway, S.C.... - Blanchard Machinery Expands Service With Its New South Columbia Facility
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-21 — Blanchard Machinery opened its new South Columbia parts and service facility, expanding the company's capacity to support customers throughout South Carolina.... - Central Atlanta Tractor Hosts Gainesville, Ga., Open House
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-21 — The Gainesville, Ga., branch of Central Atlanta Tractor held an open house inviting customers to see the 15,000-sq.-ft. facility with all the upgrades that have been made since the - GDOT Taps Jacobs to Provide Oversight for I-285 Project
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-21 — Jacobs has been selected by the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) to provide construction engineering and inspection services for roadway, bridge and safety improvements - Kubota Introduces New M5L Tractor for Specialty Crops
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-21 — Kubota includes autonomous operations on the Kubota M5 Low Profile diesel tractor for orchard and nut growers.... - Michell Excavating Uses Evoquip Caiman, Turns Waste to Value
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-21 — Vancouver Island contractor uses the EvoQuip Caiman 150 to process green waste, wood waste, concrete, and asphalt into reusable products and valuable end materials. ... - Mountain States & Southwest People News: October/November
ENR · 2026-10-21 — Updates about construction professionals in the Mountain States & Southwest region. - Oklahoma City unveils 25-year, multibillion-dollar airport expansion
Construction Dive · 2026-10-20 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/_mcqTYgBTu_-w1lvs73rPTQ2dRHgnoQKcBM62VHx2L4/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS8zLUV4dGVyaW9yLWhv - Help Wanted: Clayco uses $5B Rivian factory as training opportunity
Construction Dive · 2026-10-20 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/f7gX8LpLnm4yxde7l8QyQZuoxozNDAU4hg4aHashbZk/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9DbGF5Y28tQ0NESS1F - Beyond data centers, infrastructure builds draw funding
Construction Dive · 2026-10-20 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/mcP1XKVzs8nm4c9dftIX7szMy4Y8uhmBjvQ0Eoz2QFs/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9ESklfRWRpdDNfMDYu - 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 - Parts Procurement Delays Keep Construction Equipment Off the Jobsite
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-20 — Integrated parts ordering helps fleet managers improve inventory accuracy, control maintenance costs and return equipment to service... - Construction Job Openings Fall to 251,000
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-19 — Construction job openings declined by 48,000 in August but remained 38,000 higher than a year earlier, according to BLS data. - Survey Finds Late Payments and Portal Work Burden Construction Vendors
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-19 — A survey of 417 small and midsized vendors examines payment delays, portal administration, compliance work and technology adoption... - 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. - 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 - 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... - 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... - 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 - 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 - 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 - New AGC Podcast Episode - Construction Site Security and Theft Prevention
AGC of America · 2021-09-02 — <span>New AGC Podcast Episode - Construction Site Security and Theft Prevention</span> <div class="field field--name-field-newsrelease-date field--type-datetime field- - Construction Spending Posts Small Increase In July, But Coronavirus, Soaring Costs, And Supply Disruptions Threaten To Erase Further Gains
AGC of America · 2021-09-01 — <span>Construction Spending Posts Small Increase In July, But Coronavirus, Soaring Costs, And Supply Disruptions Threaten To Erase Further Gains</span> <div class="fie - Call for Proposals Now Open for AGC's 2022 Construction Risk Conference
AGC of America · 2021-09-01 — <span>Call for Proposals Now Open for AGC's 2022 Construction Risk Conference</span> <div class="field field--name-field-newsrelease-date field--type-datetime field--l - Three Out Of Four Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs From July 2020 To July 2021, But COVID, Rising Costs, Supply-Chain Woes May Stall Gains
AGC of America · 2021-08-31 — <span>Three Out Of Four Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs From July 2020 To July 2021, But COVID, Rising Costs, Supply-Chain Woes May Stall Gains</span> <div class="fi
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