Labor & Workforce Development

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Workforce
From Army Truck Driver to COO: A Voice for Women in Construction
From laborer to COO, Mary Schwandt reflects on leadership, breaking barriers and creating a stronger path for women in asphalt and pavement.
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Data Center Opposition Could Cost America a Generation of Skilled Workers
November 7, 2026
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Report Finds Skilled Trades Training Meets Just 55% of Demand
November 5, 2026
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CMAA Appoints Kevin Watkins President and CEO
November 4, 2026
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NAEDA, AED to Merge as Associated Equipment Dealers in 2027
November 1, 2026
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ABC Research Finds Multiskilled Crews Boost Construction Productivity
October 31, 2026
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Industry Trends
Construction’s Biggest Boogeymen: 6 Business Problems Contractors Can’t Escape
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Labor & Workforce Development
ADM Names New President
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Concrete Mixers
Two Industry Veterans Appointed to Key NRMCA Roles
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Labor & Workforce Development
Construction Crews Prepare for Fall Weather and Jobsite Conditions
Labor & Workforce Development
Construction Job Openings Fall to 251,000
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
Construction job openings declined by 48,000 in August but remained 38,000 higher than a year earlier, according to BLS data.
Construction Job Openings Rate and Quits Rate chart August 2012 to August 2026 with ABC logo
Business Management
Survey Finds Late Payments and Portal Work Burden Construction Vendors
VendorAccess
A survey of 417 small and midsized vendors examines payment delays, portal administration, compliance work and technology adoption.
Bar chart showing vendor payment timelines: 57.1% paid within 15 days, 26% in 15-30 days, 13% in 31-45 days, with smaller percentages for longer payment delays.
Automation & AI
ServiceTitan Report Finds Commercial Contractors Focused on Profitability, AI
ServiceTitan
A survey of 1,020 commercial contractors examines AI adoption, cash flow, service agreements, cost pressures and field information gaps.
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Labor & Workforce Development
HD Construction Equipment, Manitou Group Sign Compact Equipment Partnership
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment
The agreement calls for both companies to source and distribute compact construction equipment through their respective global product lineups.
Two business executives at a formal meeting with Manitou Group and HD Construction Equipment logos, French and South Korean flags on table
Utility Vehicles
Stellar Industries Acquires Midwest Fire Apparatus Manufacturer
Stellar
The acquisition brings Midwest Fire’s custom fire apparatus business into Stellar’s portfolio while retaining its Luverne, Minnesota, operations.
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Labor & Workforce Development
The Skilled Labor Shortage Is Creating New Jobsite Safety Challenges
Skillit
Skilled labor shortages are putting construction jobsite safety at risk. AI could help contractors connect qualified workers with projects faster.
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Labor & Workforce Development
CNH Names Kris Dahl to Lead North America Commercial Business
CASE Construction Equipment - CNH
Dahl will succeed Terry Dolan, who plans to retire at the end of 2026, overseeing the CASE Construction Equipment and New Holland Construction brands.
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Workforce
From Barbecue to Blacktop: A Journey Through Asphalt
Verde Resources
Cindy Powell reflects on her 20-year asphalt career, her path from restaurant owner to industry leader, and her work advancing sustainability, pavement preservation and opportunities for women in asphalt.
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Legal Services
New Jersey Bill Targets Payment Delays
Construction Law Group at Mandelbaum Barrett PC
Assembly Bill A5335 would give contractors an opportunity to correct qualifying clerical or technical errors without losing an otherwise-due progress payment.
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Workforce
How To Identify The Hardest Workers On A Jobsite | Watch FCP
Eosso Brothers Paving
Everyone knows this one universal rule, right?
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Labor & Workforce Development
Building a Future for Women in Construction | Watch FCP
Acha Construction LLC
Meet Mary Schwandt, an Army veteran and construction leader who advocates for women in asphalt and pavement while building a career in heavy civil construction.
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Labor & Workforce Development
Construction Adds 22,000 Jobs in August
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
Construction employment increased by 22,000 jobs in August, with nonresidential specialty trade and heavy civil contractors driving most of the gains.
Construction employment growth chart comparing August 2025 to August 2026, showing 12-month percentage changes across sectors
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