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Section: Business > Labor & Workforce Development
Automation & AI
Construction Labor Shortages Accelerate AI Adoption
Bridgit
Bridgit's 2026 workforce planning report highlights how labor shortages are driving AI adoption, strategic bidding and changes in project team building.
November 13, 2026
Workforce
From Army Truck Driver to COO: A Voice for Women in Construction
Acha Construction LLC
From laborer to COO, Mary Schwandt reflects on leadership, breaking barriers and creating a stronger path for women in asphalt and pavement.
November 9, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
Data Center Opposition Could Cost America a Generation of Skilled Workers
Skillit
AI infrastructure investment could expand construction careers, strengthen domestic industrial capabilities and create new pathways to middle-class wages.
November 7, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
Report Finds Skilled Trades Training Meets Just 55% of Demand
Alliance for America's Skilled Trades
A national report identifies skilled trades workforce gaps, state-level shortages and barriers to training completion through 2035.
November 5, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
CMAA Appoints Kevin Watkins President and CEO
Construction Management Association of America (CMAA)
Watkins will lead CMAA's strategic planning, member engagement and response to emerging construction technologies and workforce needs.
November 4, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
NAEDA, AED to Merge as Associated Equipment Dealers in 2027
Associated Equipment Distributors (AED)
The merger will unite two equipment dealer associations to expand advocacy, education and member services across the U.S. and Canada.
November 1, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
ABC Research Finds Multiskilled Crews Boost Construction Productivity
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
Field trials found multiskilled construction crews completed work about 30% faster and increased production by 37% to 50% by reducing trade handoffs.
October 31, 2026
Industry Trends
Construction’s Biggest Boogeymen: 6 Business Problems Contractors Can’t Escape
From labor shortages and payment delays, these six construction business challenges continue to haunt contractors.
October 30, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
ADM Names New President
Asphalt Drum Mixers Inc. (ADM)
The asphalt plant manufacturer appointed the former BOMAG Americas and TAG Manufacturing executive to lead operations following Devine’s 22-year tenure.
October 29, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
Construction Crews Prepare for Fall Weather and Jobsite Conditions
Cooler temperatures, fall rain and shorter daylight hours can affect construction jobsites. Get five seasonal tips for contractors and crews.
October 23, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
Construction Job Openings Fall to 251,000
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
Construction job openings declined by 48,000 in August but remained 38,000 higher than a year earlier, according to BLS data.
October 19, 2026
Business Management
Survey Finds Late Payments and Portal Work Burden Construction Vendors
VendorAccess
A survey of 417 small and midsized vendors examines payment delays, portal administration, compliance work and technology adoption.
October 19, 2026
Automation & AI
ServiceTitan Report Finds Commercial Contractors Focused on Profitability, AI
ServiceTitan
A survey of 1,020 commercial contractors examines AI adoption, cash flow, service agreements, cost pressures and field information gaps.
October 15, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
HD Construction Equipment, Manitou Group Sign Compact Equipment Partnership
HD Hyundai Construction Equipment
The agreement calls for both companies to source and distribute compact construction equipment through their respective global product lineups.
October 15, 2026
Utility Vehicles
Stellar Industries Acquires Midwest Fire Apparatus Manufacturer
Stellar
The acquisition brings Midwest Fire’s custom fire apparatus business into Stellar’s portfolio while retaining its Luverne, Minnesota, operations.
October 10, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
The Skilled Labor Shortage Is Creating New Jobsite Safety Challenges
Skillit
Skilled labor shortages are putting construction jobsite safety at risk. AI could help contractors connect qualified workers with projects faster.
October 6, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
CNH Names Kris Dahl to Lead North America Commercial Business
CASE Construction Equipment - CNH
Dahl will succeed Terry Dolan, who plans to retire at the end of 2026, overseeing the CASE Construction Equipment and New Holland Construction brands.
October 5, 2026
Workforce
From Barbecue to Blacktop: A Journey Through Asphalt
Verde Resources
Cindy Powell reflects on her 20-year asphalt career, her path from restaurant owner to industry leader, and her work advancing sustainability, pavement preservation and opportunities for women in asphalt.
October 5, 2026
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