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Construction News

Construction Job Openings Fall to 251,000

Construction job openings declined by 48,000 in August but remained 38,000 higher than a year earlier, according to BLS data.

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

October 10, 2026

CNH Names Kris Dahl to Lead North America Commercial Business

October 5, 2026

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ISEA Updates Head Protection Requirements

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Compact Track Loaders

CASE and Metallica Foundation Auction Custom Compact Track Loader

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The auction runs through December and features a custom TV450B CTL.

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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.

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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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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.

Rebar & Reinforcement

President of Euclid Chemical Retires

The Euclid Chemical Company

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

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