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Two Industry Veterans Appointed to Key NRMCA Roles

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

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ServiceTitan Survey: Tariffs Pressure Contractor Profit Margins

October 24, 2026

Construction Job Openings Fall to 251,000

October 19, 2026

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.

Survey Finds Late Payments and Portal Work Burden Construction Vendors

October 19, 2026

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ServiceTitan Report Finds Commercial Contractors Focused on Profitability, AI

October 15, 2026

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HD Construction Equipment, Manitou Group Sign Compact Equipment Partnership

October 15, 2026

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Stellar Industries Acquires Midwest Fire Apparatus Manufacturer

CNH Names Kris Dahl to Lead North America Commercial Business

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PC-12 Engine Oil Shift Puts Off-Highway OEMs on Notice

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New Jersey Bill Targets Payment Delays

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

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.

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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.

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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.

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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