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Section: Business > Construction News
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
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
Labor & Workforce Development
ABC: Construction Adds 22,000 Jobs in July
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
U.S. construction employment increased by 22,000 jobs in July, with nonresidential specialty trade contractors accounting for most of the gains, according to ABC.
August 22, 2026
Industry Trends
Deltek Reports Growing AI Adoption, Ongoing Workforce Challenges for Contractors, A&E Firms
Deltek
Deltek's latest industry studies found government contractors and A&E firms are expanding AI use while continuing to face labor shortages, rising costs and cybersecurity concerns.
August 21, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
DAP Names Scott Showalter President Following Mark Heird's Retirement
DAP
Showalter, a 20-year company veteran, succeeds Mark Heird as president and will lead DAP's next phase of growth across its building products portfolio.
August 20, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
Komatsu Partners with AIM to Expand Autonomous Construction in US, Japan
Komatsu America Corp.
The partnership combines autonomous equipment technology with digital construction management to support automated earthmoving, improve productivity and address labor shortages.
August 19, 2026
Management
PAVE/X 2027: Savannah Is Calling
Every year we learn and improve, and so does the show.
August 18, 2026
Automation & AI
Deltek Reports AI Adoption Grows as Cost, Labor Pressures Persist Across Construction
Deltek
The studies found government contractors and A&E firms are investing heavily in AI, but many continue to face labor shortages, margin pressure and cybersecurity challenges.
August 15, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
HCSS Names Drew Thomas CEO as Steve McGough Retires
Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. (HCSS)
The leadership transition follows HCSS' acquisition by Nemetschek Build & Construct and positions the company to continue expanding its construction software offerings and AI initiatives.
August 14, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
Procore to Acquire DroneDeploy in $845M Construction Tech Deal
Procore Technologies, Inc.
The acquisition would add drone-based reality capture, robotics and AI-powered visual intelligence to Procore's construction management platform, pending regulatory approval.
August 13, 2026
Infrastructure
Vermeer, Interlune Expand Partnership to Develop Lunar Construction Equipment
Vermeer
Vermeer and Interlune are expanding their partnership to develop lunar excavation and site-preparation equipment, with a mission-ready system targeted for 2028.
August 11, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
Toro Names Edric Funk as Next CEO
The Toro Company
The longtime company executive will become president and CEO on Nov. 1, while current CEO Richard Olson transitions to executive chairman.
August 10, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
ABC: Construction Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.7% in June
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
National construction unemployment reached 4.7% in June, while higher labor costs, insurance premiums, tariffs and energy prices continue to weigh on construction activity.
August 7, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
Alliance for America's Skilled Trades Launches to Support Workforce Development
Carhartt, Inc
BlackRock, Carhartt, Ford and Google have launched the Alliance for America's Skilled Trades to expand training opportunities and strengthen the skilled labor pipeline.
August 6, 2026
Coaching & Consulting
Construction Scheduling Report Highlights Industry Challenges
SmartPM Technologies
SmartPM's 2026 State of Construction Scheduling report finds low confidence in project schedules and highlights the impact of schedule analytics on reducing delays.
August 4, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
Kooner Fleet Management Appoints Head of Strategy
Kooner Fleet Management Solutions
Kooner Fleet Management Solutions has named Micah Einterz head of strategy to lead long-term growth, strategic planning and business expansion.
August 3, 2026
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