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Type: Article
Section: Business
Boots & Footwear
Concrete Crews Need More Than Cushioned Work Boots
The Foot Facts
Boot construction, footbed support and rotation can affect work boot durability and comfort on concrete jobsites. See what contractors should prioritize.
September 12, 2026
Fleet News
Off-Highway Vehicle Market Set for a Strong Decade of Growth
Interact Analysis
Construction equipment production is expected to rebound in 2027 as electric equipment gains ground and demand grows.
September 10, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
Construction Safety Programs Expand Focus to Mental Health
Traffic Plan
Mental health is a critical part of construction safety. Practical steps can help supervisors and safety leaders support workers, connect them with resources and prevent suicide.
September 8, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
Lightcast Identifies 135 Skilled-Trade Occupations Amid Labor Shortage
Lightcast
A new Lightcast report estimates 20 million U.S. skilled-trade jobs and 2.1 million annual openings, highlighting workforce gaps and retirement pressures.
September 6, 2026
Business Management
Construction Procurement Becomes a Critical Schedule Risk
Krane
Long equipment lead times and supplier constraints are making procurement a critical factor in construction schedules, increasing the need for better risk visibility.
September 5, 2026
Industry Trends
Report Identifies Key Forces Shaping Construction Costs and Schedules
MSI Data
Power constraints, tariff-driven material costs and labor shortages are creating new challenges for contractors and owners across U.S. nonresidential construction.
September 5, 2026
Fleet News
Volvo CE Expands US Machine Production
Volvo Construction Equipment
Volvo CE will produce 30 machine models at its Pennsylvania facility as it expands production and its regional supplier network.
September 4, 2026
Concrete Plants
What An Updated Product Category Rule Means For Concrete Contractors
National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)
Why your concrete supplier's carbon score just changed — and what you need to know.
September 2, 2026
Personal Protection Equipment
OSHA Silica Compliance: What Concrete Contractors Need to Know
WC Safety
Table 1 can simplify silica compliance, but specific tasks, work conditions and respirator requirements can quickly change what contractors need to do.
September 1, 2026
Fleet News
Kubota Expands Construction Equipment Manufacturing
Kubota Tractor Corp.
Kubota will assemble the SVL75-3 compact track loader in Kansas, expanding North American production and its construction equipment manufacturing footprint.
August 31, 2026
Drones & Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
ABC Survey Finds Drones Gaining Ground in Construction
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
Results show contractors are using drones primarily for site monitoring, marketing, inspections and mapping, but adoption faces regulatory and training challenges.
August 31, 2026
Concrete Technology
AI Tools Help Identify Supplements To Fly Ash & Slag Cement
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
MIT researchers use AI to analyze more than 10,000 academic papers and one million rock samples, identifying materials that could be used in concrete to reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 1.2 billion tons.
August 31, 2026
Industry Trends
U.S. Construction Spending Forecast to Reach $2.85 Trillion by 2031
Merlo America
California, Texas, Florida, New York and New Jersey are projected to account for 42% of U.S. construction spending by 2031, with data centers driving demand.
August 30, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
TikTok is Changing Construction’s Image with Gen Z
The Contractor Consultants
Social media is reshaping perceptions of construction careers, highlighting skilled trades, technology, entrepreneurship and opportunities for Gen Z workers.
August 30, 2026
Industry Trends
Construction Backlog Falls to 8 Months in July
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
ABC reports construction backlog declined across every region, industry and company size in July, with data center work continuing to drive stronger backlogs.
August 29, 2026
Workforce
From the Field to the Front Office: Building an Asphalt Company From the Ground Up
EcoSurface
How one contractor built a successful asphalt and pavement maintenance company by combining field experience, technology and customer-focused service.
August 28, 2026
Weather Protection
Construction Heat Safety Requires Year-Round Preparation
Skanska Inc.
Extended heat exposure creates ongoing risks for construction workers. Stronger planning, acclimation, hydration, cooling and monitoring can help protect crews.
August 28, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
Construction Summer Hiring Surge Puts New Pressure on Jobsite Safety
ISN
A seasonal hiring surge is bringing more workers and contractors to jobsites, making consistent onboarding, qualification and safety practices critical.
August 27, 2026
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