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- Federal Injunction Hits $7.5B in Big Bend Border Construction Contracts
ENR · 2026-10-05 — U.S. Customs and Border Protection has not disclosed whether contractors are demobilizing or what work can continue across five Big Bend construction contracts impacted by the inju - States, Cities Continue Push for Decarbonization, Emissions Cuts, Despite Trump Opposition
ENR · 2026-10-05 — Discussion and announcements at New York Climate Week 2026 included spurring local action, switching to greener construction materials and boosting electrification. - Transportation Systems Firm Diversifies and Expands
ENR · 2026-10-05 — C3M Power Systems, ENR MidAtlantic’s Specialty Contractor of the Year, adds government, water and aviation work to its portfolio. - Data center contractors learn to live with the backlash
Construction Dive · 2026-10-05 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/TUPpHw8vs0pIDwxEGDMfq_hYCpw_w0fPJmdc73fLvxg/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0y - Bayer Sets $2.2B Ohio Pharma Campus for 2027 Start
ENR · 2026-10-05 — Bayer expects roughly 1,500 construction jobs needed at its New Albany, Ohio, campus for small-molecule drug production requiring specialized process equipment, utilities and waste - CNH Names Kris Dahl to Lead North America Construction Business
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-05 — Dahl will succeed Terry Dolan, who plans to retire at the end of 2026, overseeing the CASE Construction Equipment and New Holland... - Caterpillar and Ultium Cells make $1B facility investments
Construction Dive · 2026-10-05 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/Ws5nLlPka_61aexC4EXOyJNAfCYio61iFkJ32bnDIuc/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9jYXRlcnBpbGxhcmNv - Contractors need to be prepared for accidental overdoses on jobsites
Construction Dive · 2026-10-05 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/h8lIRwODrSqy25HE4-BD2QmXbK_kxMWkNe_PCghHWyY/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0y - The Blueprint for Future Talent: Building Internship Programs in the AEC Industry
Construction Executive · 2026-10-05 — Internship programs can be a strategic solution to workforce challenges, but they must be designed with intention. The post The Blueprint for Future Talent: Building Internship Pro - How program management offices keep complex utility programs on track
Construction Dive · 2026-10-05 — <p>When utilities connect their data, PgMOs can shift from reporting the past to shaping the future.</p> - Built to last: Rethinking sustainability through steel and modular construction
Construction Dive · 2026-10-05 — <p>The most sustainable building might be the one you never replace.</p> - From Barbecue to Blacktop: A Journey Through Asphalt
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-05 — Cindy Powell reflects on her 20-year asphalt career, her path from restaurant owner to industry leader, and her work advancing... - Cleveland's $3B Project Clean Lake Reaches Milestone
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-05 — Crews have reached a milestone on one of the final tunnels connected to the $3 billion Project Clean Lake program. The Southerly Storage Tunnel is a massive deep-rock infrastructur - Paul Bunyan Show Brings Forestry Industry Together
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-05 — The Paul Bunyan Show brought together forestry professionals, equipment manufacturers, dealers and industry suppliers to the Guernsey Co. Fairgrounds in Cambridge, Ohio, Oct. 2-4, - Skanska Awarded $271M Contract, U.S. Coast Guard Homeport Pier
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-05 — Skanska awarded $271M NAVFAC contract to construct a new homeport pier for four U.S. Coast Guard Offshore Patrol Cutters at Naval Station Newport in Newport, R.I.... - Ohio CAT Rentals Expands With Opening of New Location in Port Clinton, Ohio
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-05 — Ohio CAT has opened a new location in Port Clinton, Ohio, located at 2055 E. Gill Road.... - Komatsu's Newberry Facility Celebrates 25 Years
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-05 — Komatsu’s Newberry Manufacturing Operation is celebrating 25 years of manufacturing excellence and its longstanding commitment to the Newberry, S.C. community.... - Hitachi Receives Community Impact Award, Indiana Manufacturers Association
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-05 — The Community Impact Award from the Indiana Manufacturers Association (IMA) highlights Hitachi's environmental stewardship, community partnership and investment in Michigan City... - Utility Expo Names Brianne Somers 2026 Woman to Watch
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-05 — The Utility Expo recognizes Somers’ leadership, innovation and impact across the exhibitions industry with the 2026 Woman to Watch honor. ... - Prillaman's Crane Expands Fleet with Liebherr Mobile Crane
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-10-05 — Prillaman Crane & Rigging, Inc. joined the Liebherr mobile and crawler cranes team to take delivery of its 11th Liebherr crane, the LTM 1250-5.1 mobile crane.... - Sand Batteries From Finnish Startup Offer New Renewable Energy Storage Option
ENR · 2026-10-05 — Polar Night Energy’s second Finnish sand battery will store renewable electricity as heat, supplying district heating while construction targets spring 2027 operation in Vääksy tow - PC-12 Engine Oil Shift Puts Off-Highway OEMs on Notice
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-04 — The 2027 transition targets on-highway diesel engines, but lubricant reformulation could affect oils used in off-highway equipment... - A New Chapter for <i>Asphalt Contractor</i>, Built on a Strong Foundation
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-03 — We can’t wait for you to meet your new editor, and to keep building the road ahead together. - New Jersey Bill Targets Payment Delays
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-03 — Assembly Bill A5335 would give contractors an opportunity to correct qualifying clerical or technical errors without losing an... - Senate Releases Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill Negotiated with the White House
ENR · 2026-10-02 — Lawmakers hope for passage of long-awaited legislaiion just after the Nov. 3 midterm elections, following the House-passed SPEED Act in December 2025, but hurdles remain - Granite JV wins $325M Big Creek Tunnel job in Ohio
Construction Dive · 2026-10-02 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/DCdIYioiVUBFnK19C19_ECEaRA2PKQhsc1UZiMSeJUg/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0x - Courtney Kelly Wants Kids to See How Construction Really Works
ENR · 2026-10-02 — Civil engineer, project director and author of Celeste series takes children inside runway construction, materials testing and concrete paving while portraying engineers, craft wor - 3 contractors tout military project wins in September
Construction Dive · 2026-10-02 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/I0WGSmK0R4U6roGy8DHf9z7eb-sfEsvZxuzWxHhvggM/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0x - LNG Canada Developers Give Final OK to $23B BC Export Facility Expansion
ENR · 2026-10-02 — Fluor and Japan-based JGC Corp. get official nod to reprise their contracting roles to execute second project phase to double Canada terminal capacity to 28M tons per year, while g - Data Centers Power Construction Job Growth in September
Construction Executive · 2026-10-02 — WASHINGTON, Oct. 2—The construction industry added 11,000 jobs on net in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau - ISEA Updates Head Protection Requirements
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-02 — The revised standard maintains existing Type and Class classifications while adding optional criteria for retention, chin straps... - 4.5-foot-thick walls needed to absorb data center noise: researcher
Construction Dive · 2026-10-02 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/Upj--y5oVl0fN4dKmZICZScxV1oExge5UmjmIUWqoPc/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9NdF9QbGVhc2FudC5q - Both payroll employment (+29,000) and unemployment rate (4.2%) change little in September
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-10-02 - Attracting and Retaining Talent: How to Create a Workplace Where Women Can Thrive
Construction Executive · 2026-10-02 — Attracting women to a construction site can add important new skills and perspective, and will require new recruiting tactics. The post Attracting and Retaining Talent: How to Crea - Data Center Construction Spending Growing at 149% Annualized Pace Since March
Construction Executive · 2026-10-01 — “Frankly, it’s becoming difficult to contextualize the size and speed of this boom," says Anirban Basu. "Data center construction spending leapt another 7.5% in August." The post D - ABC Applauds Senate for Confirming Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor
Construction Executive · 2026-10-01 — Keith Sonderling was confirmed as the Secretary of Labor. The post ABC Applauds Senate for Confirming Keith Sonderling as Secretary of Labor first appeared on Construction Executiv - Turning Hype Into ROI: Practical AI Applications for Midsized Contractors
Construction Executive · 2026-10-01 — The AI adoption market is set to near $40 billion in the next eight years; and North America already accounts for close to half of that sum. The post Turning Hype Into ROI: Practic - Shoring vs. Shielding: Choosing the Right Trench Protective System
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-01 — Taking the time to match the protective system to the excavation isn't just a compliance requirement, it's one of the most effective... - Checking Concrete Flatwork Quotes Against DOT Bid Tabulations
For Construction Pros · 2026-10-01 — null - New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%
Construction Executive · 2026-09-30 — New research by the Simplar Foundation continues to showcase the benefits of multiskilling for construction workers. The post New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Con - Connected Rental Technology Is Reshaping Construction Operations
Construction Executive · 2026-09-30 — Connected equipment, smart solutions and open platforms are giving contractors new ways to improve fleet planning, jobsite safety and project efficiency. The post Connected Rental - 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 - NCCER In the News: Community College Daily – Framing the ‘One Door’ concept
NCCER · 2026-09-21 — NCCER was recently mentioned in an article by Community College Daily that featured how Germanna Community College in Virginia has aligned its workforce-focused programs to be equi - The Builders’ Table Ep. 156: Justin Martin
NCCER · 2026-09-21 — Justin Martin, Co-Founder and CEO of Nox Group, joins The Builders’ Table Podcast Great construction leaders do more than manage the work. They create an environment where people c - Education at the Speed of Industry: Sundt Construction and Central Arizona College Build Stronger Career Pathways [NCCER Case Study]
NCCER · 2026-09-14 — Sundt Construction and Central Arizona College have collaborated to address workforce challenges with mutually beneficial outcomes. Download Case Study Contractors need young talen - How Smaller Contractors Can (Finally) Unlock the Benefits of Craft Training
NCCER · 2026-09-10 — Contractors of all sizes are always seeking ways to improve the performance of their workforce. Increasing productivity, improving work quality and maintaining a safe job site are - News Brief: NCCER’s Electrical Level 4, 12th Edition Now Available
NCCER · 2026-09-08 — Level 4 for the 12th edition of NCCER’s Electrical curriculum is now available. The final level of the four-part curriculum features a deep dive into specific areas of industry exp - 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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Total construction spending (SAAR)
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