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Surveying & Layout
Bobyard Expands AI Takeoff Platform to Finishes Trades
The platform is designed to help contractors reduce manual measuring during preconstruction.
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Krane Launches Procurement Module to Streamline Construction Material Sourcing
April 16, 2026
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RefrigiWear Releases Spring Workwear Guide for Changing Jobsite Conditions
April 10, 2026
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Jobsite Security Incidents Continue to Pressure Construction Schedules and Costs in 2026
April 6, 2026
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Winter Inspections Put Building Security and Safety Systems to the Test
April 5, 2026
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Milwaukee Tool Expands Workwear Line with New Jobsite Headwear
April 4, 2026
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Accessories
MISSION Launches Cool Compression Sleeves for Heat Relief and Support
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Labor & Workforce Development
CONEXPO-CON/AGG Raises $112K for Construction Mental Health Initiatives
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Management
Simpler Estimates, Faster Payments: A Contractor’s Guide to Winning More Work
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Outerwear
RefrigiWear Introduces HiVis 3-in-1 Rainwear Jacket for Cold, Wet Jobsites
Labor & Workforce Development
AEM Report: US Equipment Manufacturing Supports 2.2 Million Jobs, $902B in Sales Activity
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)
A new AEM report finds the U.S. off-highway equipment manufacturing industry supported 2.2 million jobs and generated $902 billion in sales activity in 2025.
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Coaching & Consulting
What Contractors Should Evaluate Before Awarding Subcontracts
Turner & Townsend
Subcontractor selection decisions can introduce hidden cost and schedule risks before construction begins. Here’s what contractors should evaluate before award.
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Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Construction Spending Forecast to Rise 1% in 2026 as Growth Varies by Sector
FMI Corporation
A new industry outlook forecasts U.S. construction spending will increase 1% in 2026, with infrastructure and public projects leading growth.
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Labor & Workforce Development
5 Key Trends From CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026: Electrification, AI, Autonomous Equipment and More
CONEXPO-CON/AGG
From electric machines to AI-powered operator assistance, here are five major construction equipment trends that stood out at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026.
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Electric Tools & Accessories
Milwaukee Tool Expands M18 FUEL SDS Max Rotary Hammer Line
Milwaukee Tool Corp.
Milwaukee Tool introduces two M18 FUEL SDS Max rotary hammers with ONE-KEY connectivity, delivering up to 11 ft.-lbs. of impact energy for heavy-duty drilling and chipping applications.
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Labor & Workforce Development
New Mental Health and Safety Program Targets Construction Workforce
Wellness Workdays
The Strong Minds, Safe Sites program is focused on mental health support, trauma services and psychological safety training for construction workers.
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Theft Prevention
Robotic ‘Guard Dogs’ and Drones Take Aim at Construction Site Theft
Asylon Robotics
Asylon’s DroneDog ground robot and Guardian drone system aim to reduce construction site theft through AI-enabled patrols and remote monitoring.
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Fall Protection
New Full-Body Harness by Guardian Designed for Comfort, Fit, Performance
Guardian Fall Protection
The new Defender harness lineup offers multiple options designed for comfort and performance in work-at-height applications.
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Apps
Command Post Introduces Multilingual Daily Reporting App
Command Post has launched a new mobile daily reporting app designed to capture real-time, multilingual field documentation on construction jobsites.
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Fall Protection
Twiceme Expands Digital Safety Integration to Guardian Self-Retracting Lifelines
twICEme
Twiceme and Guardian have expanded their partnership to integrate digital safety technology into anchor-mounted self-retracting lifelines, with availability expected in 2026.
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Labor & Workforce Development
Survey Points to Labor, Interoperability and AI as 2026 Construction Priorities
Trimble Solutions USA
A survey of 1,000+ construction professionals highlights workforce shortages, data integration and AI investment as key industry priorities.
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Labor & Workforce Development
Gear Up: CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Plans Guinness World Record Attempt for High-Visibility Vests
CONEXPO-CON/AGG
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 will host a Guinness World Records attempt for most people wearing high-visibility vests during its opening ceremony in Las Vegas.
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