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May 2018 U.S. Construction Starts Data Summary

Robert Murray, chief economist, Dodge Data & Analytics, provides an audio summary of the May national construction starts.

Jun 20, 2018

Dodge Construction Network

May Construction Starts Climb 15% on Gains in Public Works and Nonresidential Building

August Jobs Abc

Construction Adds 22,000 Jobs in August

September 27, 2026

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Survey Shows Drivers’ Fleet Safety Technology Opinions

September 26, 2026

Holland Pump Acquires North Carolina Dewatering Company

September 25, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

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.

August Jobs Abc

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

Survey Shows Drivers’ Fleet Safety Technology Opinions

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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Holland Pump Acquires North Carolina Dewatering Company

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

Holland Pump

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.

Aed Report

Labor & Workforce Development

Yanmar Becomes Majority Partner in AriensCo

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

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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.

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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.

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Five Star Equipment Named Trimble Technology Outlet Serving the Northeast

Five Star Equipment will sell Trimble grade control, site positioning and correction services technology for John Deere equipment across most of New York and northern Pennsylvania.

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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.

July Openings Abc

Rebar & Reinforcement

President of Euclid Chemical Retires

The Euclid Chemical Company

From contractor to president: the inside story of seamless succession at industry leader

Concrete Materials

Concrete Hardscapes Report: Stable Ground Ahead

Concrete Masonry & Hardscapes Association

After years of decline, the hardscape industry finally found stable ground in 2025.

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