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Construction News

Holland Pump Acquires North Carolina Dewatering Company

Holland Pump has acquired Pumping and Shoring Solutions, expanding its pump rental, dewatering and groundwater control operations.

Construction site with large pipes, excavator, and bridge during water infrastructure installation project

Labor & Workforce Development

AED Foundation Reports 10,000-Per-Year Diesel Technician Shortage

The 2026 report finds a shortage of about 10,000 diesel technicians annually, affecting dealer capacity, costs and customer demand.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Yanmar Becomes Majority Partner in AriensCo

The partnership combines the companies' engineering and manufacturing capabilities while maintaining existing brands and operations.

Two workers shake hands outdoors, one wearing a safety vest with reflective stripes, symbolizing professional agreement or partnership.

Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Mental Health Is a Safety Issue, Too | Watch FCP

Hard Hat Courage

Mental health is a growing safety concern in construction. This Watch FCP short highlights warning signs and ways contractors can support workers.

Phone displaying 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline number with text overlay about construction and mental health awareness

The Human Side of Grade Control and How It Addresses the Labor Shortage

Volvo Construction Equipment

By turning the cab into a high-tech office, contractors can attract a new generation of digital natives who are more comfortable with a tablet than a shovel. And for the veterans, it offers a way to extend their careers by reducing the mental and physical toll.

Volvo excavator operating on construction site with worker in safety gear

Labor & Workforce Development

Skanska Names Antonia Junelind CFO of USA Civil Operations

Junelind will become CFO of Skanska USA Civil in 2027, succeeding Jari Mäntylä, who will shift to strategic initiatives ahead of retirement.

Industry Trends

Construction Demand Remains Strong but Growth is Concentrated in Key Areas

Skanska’s 2026 construction market report finds strong demand in data centers, infrastructure, power and advanced manufacturing, while labor, equipment and material issues remain.

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Slabs & Flatwork

Why Concrete Contractors Should Care About PERM Reform

Proposed 30-day processing option will not solve construction’s labor shortage, but could make one long-term workforce pipeline easier for contractors to plan around.

Construction workers pouring concrete on rooftop with city skyline and crane in background

Building A Career, Not Student Load Debt | Watch FCP

Eosso Brothers Paving

In today's world, finding the right job is harder than ever, and the argument between going to college or finding a trade is front and center.

Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Job Openings Rise to 326,000 in July

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Construction job openings increased by 28,000 in July and 21,000 year over year as hiring accelerated and layoffs slowed, signaling stronger demand for workers.

Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Suicide Prevention: Turning Awareness into Action | Watch FCP

The Wounded Workforce

Stephanie Lemek of The Wounded Workforce discusses suicide prevention in construction, jobsite mental health and practical ways contractors can support workers.

Construction worker in safety vest sitting against concrete wall with 'Watch FCP' badge overlay

Cold Recycling's Biggest Champion Wants to Change How Roads Are Built

Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Co.

Why cold recycling deserves a spot in every DOT toolbox for sustainable roads

Woman posing on Wirtgen industrial truck with tire racks and bare landscape in background

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