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Labor & Workforce Development
ABC: Construction Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.7% in June
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
National construction unemployment reached 4.7% in June, while higher labor costs, insurance premiums, tariffs and energy prices continue to weigh on construction activity.
Bar chart displaying year-over-year change in June 2026 estimated NSA state construction unemployment rates, with U.S. average at 1.7%
Construction
Consider Labor Efficiency, Not Just Utilization Rate
Avant Tecno USA Inc.
How rental businesses can help customers work through the labor shortage.
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Financing, Insurance & Leasing
JLL: Construction Costs Expected to Rise Through the Second Half of 2026
JLL
A new JLL report cites trade policy, labor shortages and data center demand as key factors driving higher construction costs and tighter contractor capacity.
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Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Report Claims Construction Costs Expected to Climb Through Second Half of 2026
JLL
Data center demand, labor shortages, trade policy and material costs are increasing pressure on project budgets and contractor capacity.
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Coaching & Consulting
AI and Automation Help Contractors Navigate Industry Disruption
Summit Funding Group
Labor shortages, tariffs and supply chain uncertainty are accelerating the adoption of AI, automation and flexible equipment financing in construction.
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Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
Robotics-as-a-Service Expands Access to Construction Automation
RIC Robotics
Flexible access models are making construction robotics more accessible by reducing upfront costs and implementation barriers.
Construction worker monitoring crane operations on tablet with real-time data analytics at industrial site
Labor & Workforce Development
Kubota Appoints New Vice President of Information Technology
Kubota Tractor Corp.
Charlie Kowalski will oversee ERP, supply chain, HR and IT systems across Kubota's U.S. operations.
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Coaching & Consulting
Construction Planning in 2026: Managing AI, Labor Shortages and Inflation
Gordian
Explore the key forces reshaping construction planning, from AI adoption and data center growth to labor constraints, material cost volatility and geopolitical disruptions.
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Training & Education
The Hidden Workforce Risks Affecting Construction Projects
Würk
Labor shortages may grab headlines, but turnover, absenteeism and compliance issues are increasingly impacting project schedules and margins.
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Blacktop
Top Contractors Of 2026: Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction Reveals Winners
This award spotlights the top contractors in the paving, sealcoating, striping and pavement repair markets.
2026 Top Pavement Maintenance & Reconstruction Contractor Award Badge
Labor & Workforce Development
Spring Report Highlights Rising Costs, Labor Pressures in Construction Market
Skanska Inc.
Skanska’s Spring 2026 Construction Market Trends Report points to rising material costs, labor shortages and continued demand from data centers and technology projects.
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Training & Education
4 Reasons Construction Logistics Technology Implementations Fail
JBF Consulting
From unrealistic timelines to poor cross-functional coordination, four common mistakes continue to derail construction logistics and supply chain technology implementations.
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