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

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

Trimble Extends Siteworks Machine Guidance to Compact Track Loaders

August 2, 2025

Saint-Gobain Adds Granular Pigment to Its Concrete Solutions

July 31, 2025

Dr. Hubertus Muenster

Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe Restructures Leadership to Drive Growth and Agility

July 30, 2025

Caterpillar and Luck Stone Hit 1 Million Tons Hauled Autonomously at Virginia Quarry

July 29, 2025

Construction News

Trimble Extends Siteworks Machine Guidance to Compact Track Loaders

Trimble Solutions USA

Trimble has expanded its Siteworks Machine Guidance Module to support compact track loaders (CTLs), providing an all-in-one solution for layout, 3D grading and leveling using the machine's bucket.

Trimble Module

Colors & Stains

Saint-Gobain Adds Granular Pigment to Its Concrete Solutions

Saint-Gobain Construction Chemicals

Saint-Gobain acquires Interstar Merials Inc. and brings granular pigments to its decorative concrete offerings.

Construction News

Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe Restructures Leadership to Drive Growth and Agility

Hitachi Europe Limited

Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe has announced key leadership changes, including the appointment of Dr. Hubertus Muenster as Director of Sales.

Dr. Hubertus Muenster

Construction News

Caterpillar and Luck Stone Hit 1 Million Tons Hauled Autonomously at Virginia Quarry

Caterpillar - Cat

Caterpillar’s autonomous haul trucks have moved over 1 million tons at Luck Stone’s Bull Run Quarry — marking a major milestone in quarry automation and future-forward site operations.

Cat 777

Ducker Carlisle Launches AI Solutions to Boost Efficiency and Growth in Heavy Industries

Ducker Carlisle

The consulting firm has unveiled eight AI-driven tools designed to accelerate digital transformation for manufacturers in heavy industries, cutting implementation time by up to 75%.

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Construction News

Dump Truck Haulers Struggle With 60-Day Payment Delays — Here’s What’s Changing

National Dump Trucking Association (NDTA)

Manual ticketing is causing serious delays in payments for dump truck operators. Learn how digital platforms and financial services are helping haulers access faster cash flow.

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Construction News

National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) Appoints New CEO

National Association of Women in Construction

Sheronda L. Carr will lead the NAWIC as its new CEO with an extensive background in association and manufacturing.

NAWIC

Rising Tariffs and Labor Shortages Drive Demand for Faster Project Delivery with AWP

Concord Construction Academy

As construction input costs surge and workforce shortages grow, contractors turn to Advanced Work Packaging (AWP) to regain control of project timelines and budgets.

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Construction News

Report: Construction Outlook Wavers Amid Policy Shifts, Material Costs and Labor Constraints

JLL’s 2025 mid-year construction update reveals uneven growth, rising material costs and labor pressures — and where opportunity still exists.

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Construction News

Commercial Contractors See Steady Growth in 2025, but Labor and Cost Challenges Continue

Thrive Analytics

A new ServiceTitan survey shows 66% of commercial service contractors report steady or rising revenue in 2025, despite labor shortages and rising costs.

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Linxup Launches Driver Coaching Sessions to Help Fleets Improve Safety with Telematics

Linxup’s new Driver Coaching Sessions use real-time telematics data to help fleet managers identify risky driving behavior, provide targeted feedback, and track safety improvements over time.

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FAYAT–LeeBoy Deal Moves Forward, Closing Expected by End of 2025

FAYAT Group has signed an agreement to acquire LeeBoy, strengthening its position in the North American roadbuilding market. The deal is expected to close by Q4 2025.

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