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Labor & Workforce Development

Toro Names Edric Funk as Next CEO

The Toro Company

The longtime company executive will become president and CEO on Nov. 1, while current CEO Richard Olson transitions to executive chairman.

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%

Labor & Workforce Development

Alliance for America's Skilled Trades Launches to Support Workforce Development

BlackRock, Carhartt, Ford and Google have launched the Alliance for America's Skilled Trades to expand training opportunities and strengthen the skilled labor pipeline.

Welder in protective gear performing metal welding with sparks in an industrial workshop

Labor & Workforce Development

Kooner Fleet Management Appoints Head of Strategy

Kooner Fleet Management Solutions

Kooner Fleet Management Solutions has named Micah Einterz head of strategy to lead long-term growth, strategic planning and business expansion.

Personnel Management

Buildots Launches Field Platform for Workforce and Progress Tracking

Buildots Field combines workforce, safety, logistics and progress tracking data to give contractors greater visibility into construction productivity.

Construction workers in safety gear pouring concrete on a building site with yellow marking visible

Labor & Workforce Development

Data Center Jobs Are Reshaping the Future of Construction Careers

STACK Construction Technologies

Tech companies are investing millions to train construction workers for data center projects, but contractors must also prepare the next generation for long-term career success.

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Consider Labor Efficiency, Not Just Utilization Rate

Avant Tecno USA Inc.

How rental businesses can help customers work through the labor shortage.

Red agricultural equipment with large tires parked on sandy ground

Labor & Workforce Development

DENIOS Launches Spanish-Language Website for Safety Products

The new website provides Spanish-speaking users with access to workplace safety products, educational resources and customer support.

DENIOS industrial storage and battery testing solutions website homepage with product showcase

Training & Education

Concrete Industry Management Enrollment Reaches Record High

Concrete Industry Management

More college students are choosing Concrete Industry Management programs as industry demand, hands-on education and career opportunities grow.

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State of The Pavement Industry: Check That Sub-Base

It's time to be as blunt as possible.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Community Opposition, Labor Constraints Reshape Data Center Construction Pipeline

Growing local resistance, permitting challenges and power constraints are delaying billions of dollars in AI data center projects, creating new hurdles for contractors and developers.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Labor Struggle Calls for Stronger Workforce Planning

Recent immigration policy confusion is another reminder that contractors benefit from diversified hiring, retention and long-term staffing strategies.

Construction workers in yellow safety vests and hard hats gathered at an indoor job site

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