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May 2018 U.S. Construction Starts Data Summary

Robert Murray, chief economist, Dodge Data & Analytics, provides an audio summary of the May national construction starts.

Jun 20, 2018

Dodge Construction Network

May Construction Starts Climb 15% on Gains in Public Works and Nonresidential Building

Top 40 Pavement Repair Contractors | Top Contractor 2026

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Top 40 Striping Contractors | Top Contractor 2026

June 12, 2026

Top 40 Sealcoating Contractors | Top Contractor 2026

June 12, 2026

Top 40 Paving Contractors | Top Contractor 2026

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Top 40 Pavement Repair Contractors | Top Contractor 2026

The pavement repair sector recorded the most dramatic per-contractor reversal of any category in this year's report.

Top 40 Striping Contractors | Top Contractor 2026

The strongest category for sub-contracting tells us that while volume fell, profits were consistent with previous years' data.

Top 40 Sealcoating Contractors | Top Contractor 2026

Top 40 Paving Contractors | Top Contractor 2026

The data is more nuanced than ever before, and the story of where the industry is going feels full of an anxiety.

Labor & Workforce Development

Spring Report Highlights Rising Costs, Labor Pressures in Construction Market

Skanska’s Spring 2026 Construction Market Trends Report points to rising material costs, labor shortages and continued demand from data centers and technology projects.

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Construction News

ForConstructionPros.com Launches Video-First Content and Sponsorship Program

Watch FCP is a recurring video content initiative produced by the Construction Network's editorial team.

Labor & Workforce Development

Milwaukee Tool Expands Jobsite Safety Training to Include Mental Health Awareness

Milwaukee Tool Corp.

Milwaukee Tool partnered with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention to add mental health awareness and suicide prevention resources to construction jobsite safety training.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Survey: Construction Labor Shortages Remain a Concern Despite Limited AI Disruption

The survey found construction companies continue to struggle with skilled labor shortages, rising costs and supply chain challenges, while most workers remain confident their jobs are protected from AI.

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Labor & Workforce Development

Takeuchi-US Adds Four Regional Business Managers Across Key US Markets

Takeuchi-US appointed four new regional business managers to support dealer development, sales growth and customer relations across multiple U.S. territories.

Top: Dylan Hendricks, Jacob Vaughn; Bottom: Scott Hinman, Scott Erikson

Labor & Workforce Development

Speedshield Technologies Appoints New CEO

Speedshield Technologies

Nathan McKenzie has been named CEO of Speedshield Technologies after more than two decades with the company.

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Fleet Maintenance

TVH Names Giuliano Parodi As New CEO

TVH Parts Americas

Following a transition period alongside the new CEO, Patrick Lecluyse, who currently serves as Executive Chairman of the Board, will return to his role as Chairman.

Giuliano Parodi

Labor & Workforce Development

Deltek Report Finds Labor and AI Challenges Reshaping A&E Industry

The study found labor shortages, rising turnover and growing AI adoption are increasing operational pressure on architecture and engineering firms.

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