[AUDIO] January 2019 Construction Starts Rise 2%

An audio summary of the Dodge Data & Analytics January Construction Starts data from Robert Murray, Chief Economist.

Feb 22, 2019

Dodge Construction Network

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Construction Labor Shortages Accelerate AI Adoption

November 13, 2026

Infographic showing 70% of firms report AI increasing demand for hybrid technical and digital roles

Bluebeam Report Shows Most Construction Firms Have Yet to Scale AI

November 12, 2026

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Report: Uncertainty Raises Construction Project Costs by 12.4%

November 10, 2026

Construction schedule adherence metrics showing 41.2% bottom quartile, 52.8% median, and 63.1% top quartile performance data

Report Finds Construction Projects Deliver Just 63% of Planned Work

November 6, 2026

Automation & AI

Construction Labor Shortages Accelerate AI Adoption

Bridgit's 2026 workforce planning report highlights how labor shortages are driving AI adoption, strategic bidding and changes in project team building.

Construction workers in hard hats with cranes and steel framework against golden sunset sky

Automation & AI

Bluebeam Report Shows Most Construction Firms Have Yet to Scale AI

Bluebeam's 2027 AEC technology report examines AI adoption, implementation barriers and workforce skills across the construction industry.

Infographic showing 70% of firms report AI increasing demand for hybrid technical and digital roles

Report: Uncertainty Raises Construction Project Costs by 12.4%

A global survey finds construction delays, budget pressures and project cancellations rising as material inflation and supply chain risks persist.

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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.

Construction schedule adherence metrics showing 41.2% bottom quartile, 52.8% median, and 63.1% top quartile performance data

Labor & Workforce Development

Report Finds Skilled Trades Training Meets Just 55% of Demand

Alliance for America's Skilled Trades

A national report identifies skilled trades workforce gaps, state-level shortages and barriers to training completion through 2035.

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Labor & Workforce Development

CMAA Appoints Kevin Watkins President and CEO

Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)

Watkins will lead CMAA's strategic planning, member engagement and response to emerging construction technologies and workforce needs.

Concrete Technology

Basilisk Self-Healing Concrete Technology Expands in Mid-Atlantic

Restoration Partners

Restoration Partners names Grooms Equipment a Basilisk distributor as bio-based self-healing concrete technology enters the U.S. market.

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Labor & Workforce Development

NAEDA, AED to Merge as Associated Equipment Dealers in 2027

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED)

The merger will unite two equipment dealer associations to expand advocacy, education and member services across the U.S. and Canada.

Labor & Workforce Development

ABC Research Finds Multiskilled Crews Boost Construction Productivity

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Field trials found multiskilled construction crews completed work about 30% faster and increased production by 37% to 50% by reducing trade handoffs.

Labor & Workforce Development

ADM Names New President

Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc. (ADM)

The asphalt plant manufacturer appointed the former BOMAG Americas and TAG Manufacturing executive to lead operations following Devine’s 22-year tenure.

Concrete Mixers

Two Industry Veterans Appointed to Key NRMCA Roles

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)

NRMCA transforms advocacy and learning with two strategic leadership appointments reshaping industry development.

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Business Management

ServiceTitan Survey: Tariffs Pressure Contractor Profit Margins

A survey of 1,020 commercial contractors examines rising costs, delayed payments, AI adoption and the operational challenges affecting profitability in 2026.

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