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Construction schedule adherence metrics showing 41.2% bottom quartile, 52.8% median, and 63.1% top quartile performance data
Business Management
Report Finds Construction Projects Deliver Just 63% of Planned Work
Buildots' global construction benchmarks reveal widespread schedule delays, missed start dates and gaps between planned and actual production.
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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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Basilisk Self-Healing Concrete Technology Expands in Mid-Atlantic
November 2, 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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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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Business Management
ServiceTitan Survey: Tariffs Pressure Contractor Profit Margins
Construction Job Openings Rate and Quits Rate chart August 2012 to August 2026 with ABC logo
Labor & Workforce Development
Construction Job Openings Fall to 251,000
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
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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Oils, Lubricants & Greases
PC-12 Engine Oil Shift Puts Off-Highway OEMs on Notice
Chevron
The 2027 transition targets on-highway diesel engines, but lubricant reformulation could affect oils used in off-highway equipment and OEM specifications.
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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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Personal Protection Equipment
ISEA Updates Head Protection Requirements
International Safety Equipment Association (ISEA)
The revised standard maintains existing Type and Class classifications while adding optional criteria for retention, chin straps and multidirectional impact protection.
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Industry Trends
6 Trends Shaping the Next Wave of U.S. Warehouse Construction
Interact Analysis
Warehouse construction is expected to accelerate in 2027 as e-commerce, AI infrastructure, automation, cold chain logistics and other factors drive new investment.
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Compact Track Loaders
CASE and Metallica Foundation Auction Custom Compact Track Loader
CASE Construction Equipment - CNH
The auction runs through December and features a custom TV450B CTL.
Metfield Limited Edition TV450B tracked skid-steer loader with gold dragon artwork and custom design
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
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Survey Shows Drivers’ Fleet Safety Technology Opinions
Linxup
A Linxup survey found 77% of commercial fleet professionals believe safety technology benefits outweigh privacy concerns, with many citing protection and accident prevention.
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