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Financing, Insurance & Leasing
QBE: Labor Gaps, Higher Costs Shape U.S. Commercial Construction Outlook
QBE North America
QBE North America’s 2025 report is shaping the outlook for 2026, highlighting labor shortages, rising material costs and tariff impacts, with a generally positive 2–3-year forecast for U.S. commercial construction.
Business growth visualization with 2026 target and upward arrow
Rental Business
Eye On Rental: Maximizing Your Rental Company's Performance
Detmer Consulting Inc.
Key areas equipment and rental businesses can focus on to get a jump start on the 2026 season.
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Management
4 Major Insights From The IGNITE Construction Summit 2025
Having FOMO because you missed the IGNITE Construction Summit? Here are the major takeaways from the three day event.
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Rental Business
Herc Promotes Senior VP & COO to President
Herc Rentals Inc.
Aaron Birmbaum named president of Herc Holdings Inc.
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Infrastructure
Siplast Introduces TeraPROOF Below-Grade Waterproofing System for Commercial Projects
Siplast
Siplast has launched TeraPROOF, a portfolio of below-grade waterproofing membranes, liquid systems and accessories designed for commercial building applications.
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Home
New Research Shows High Contractor Optimism for AI in Construction
Dodge Construction Network
A Dodge Construction Network and CMiC report finds 87% of contractors believe artificial intelligence will meaningfully transform their business despite low current adoption rates.
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Labor & Workforce Development
Construction Industry Adds 19,000 Jobs in September as Unemployment Ticks Up
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
U.S. construction employment grew by 19,000 jobs in September, led by nonresidential gains, while the industry unemployment rate rose to 3.8%, according to new federal data.
Construction employment growth chart showing sector changes from Sept 2024 to 2025
Construction Safety Technology
EarthCam Launches Command Watch24 for Enhanced Jobsite Security
EarthCam Inc.
EarthCam has introduced Command Watch24, a 24/7 monitoring service using AI-driven detection and video verification to improve perimeter security on construction sites.
Security professional monitoring multiple surveillance camera feeds on dual computer screens
Labor & Workforce Development
ABC Elects Thomas “Murph” Murphy as 2026 National Chair
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
ABC has elected Thomas “Murph” Murphy as its 2026 national chair and announced the full slate of officers for the upcoming Executive Committee.
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Plants
Astec Enters Agreement To Acquire CWMF
Astec Industries Inc.
How will this newly revealed partnership between the plant manufacturers impact the road building and infrastructure marketplace?
Astec and CWMF industrial asphalt plant equipment with conveyor system
Portable Lighting
SCANGRIP Rolls Out AREA 10 CONNECT Floodlight in North America
Scangrip
SCANGRIP’s AREA 10 CONNECT delivers 10,000 lumens, Bluetooth control and broad 18V/20V battery compatibility for trade professionals.
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Construction News
ABC Reports Construction Materials Prices Rise for 5th Consecutive Month
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
An analysis from Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) shows a 0.2% increase in September with prices up 3.5% year-over-year.
Producer Price Index monthly percent change for construction inputs from 2017-2025
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