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Labor & Workforce Development

ABC: Construction Industry Added 11,000 Jobs in June

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Nonresidential construction led employment gains last month, while higher unemployment and slower wage growth suggest labor availability may be improving.

Labor & Workforce Development

NAWIC Announces 2027 Women in Construction Week Events

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC)

The annual March event will feature webinars, jobsite tours, training sessions and networking opportunities focused on industry trends, safety and career development.

Women in Construction Week promotional graphic featuring female worker in hard hat and safety gear, first full week in March

Training & Education

Meta, ABC Launch Workforce Training Program for Data Center Construction

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

A new $115 million initiative will provide construction training, financial support and job opportunities for workers preparing to build data centers in four states.

Four construction workers in safety helmets and high-visibility vests standing together at a job site

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Robotics-as-a-Service Expands Access to Construction Automation

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

Gaco and Enverge Name New President

Konrad Wernthaler will lead Gaco and Enverge, overseeing strategy, operations and commercial growth.

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.

Equipment Monitoring & Logistics

Contractors Turn to AI to Manage Data Center Construction

With data center spending surging, AI-driven workflow automation is helping contractors improve efficiency, reduce errors and keep projects on schedule and budget.

Large-scale industrial construction site with steel framework, cranes, and heavy machinery under clear blue sky

Labor & Workforce Development

Hyundai Announces New President

HD Hyundai Construction Equipment

Mike Ross has been named president of HD Construction Equipment North America, succeeding Stan Park after his retirement.

Professional man in dark suit and red tie smiling at camera with industrial equipment in background

Labor & Workforce Development

Billd Report Highlights Financial Strategies Behind Subcontractor Growth

Billd's latest survey found subcontractors continue to face payment delays and rising costs, while top-performing firms are strengthening cash flow through proactive financial planning.

Construction professionals reviewing project blueprints at desk with hard hat, calculator, and laptop

Training & Education

The Hidden Workforce Risks Affecting Construction Projects

Labor shortages may grab headlines, but turnover, absenteeism and compliance issues are increasingly impacting project schedules and margins.

Construction worker wearing neon yellow safety vest with glowing industrial icons including magnifying glass, hard hat, and gear symbols

Boots & Footwear

Wolverine Honors America's Birthday, Trade Workers with USA-Built Work Boot

The new work boot features DuraShocks comfort technology, Goodyear welt construction and multiple safety options for trade professionals.

Brown leather work boots with cream crew neck sweater and watch arranged on wooden surface

Labor & Workforce Development

Construction’s Next Retention Strategy

Construction firms are turning to workplace savings and retirement benefits to reduce turnover and strengthen workforce stability.

Construction tools and white hard hat with cash on wooden surface in outdoor setting

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