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Section: Business > Industry Trends
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
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
Labor & Workforce Development
5 Leadership Hires Shaping Construction’s Future
Allegiance Search
Five leadership roles are becoming increasingly important as construction companies navigate supply chains, power availability, project complexity and growth.
August 24, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
National Employee Happiness Improves as Construction Employers Face Labor Strain
Bamboo HR
Employee satisfaction improved in the first half of 2026, but younger and mid-tenure workers continue to report lower satisfaction, offering insights for construction workforce retention.
August 23, 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
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
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
Construction
Consider Labor Efficiency, Not Just Utilization Rate
Avant Tecno USA Inc.
How rental businesses can help customers work through the labor shortage.
July 29, 2026
Financing, Insurance & Leasing
JLL: Construction Costs Expected to Rise Through the Second Half of 2026
JLL
A new JLL report cites trade policy, labor shortages and data center demand as key factors driving higher construction costs and tighter contractor capacity.
July 25, 2026
Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Report Claims Construction Costs Expected to Climb Through Second Half of 2026
JLL
Data center demand, labor shortages, trade policy and material costs are increasing pressure on project budgets and contractor capacity.
July 21, 2026
Coaching & Consulting
AI and Automation Help Contractors Navigate Industry Disruption
Summit Funding Group
Labor shortages, tariffs and supply chain uncertainty are accelerating the adoption of AI, automation and flexible equipment financing in construction.
July 19, 2026
Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
Robotics-as-a-Service Expands Access to Construction Automation
RIC Robotics
Flexible access models are making construction robotics more accessible by reducing upfront costs and implementation barriers.
July 17, 2026
Labor & Workforce Development
Kubota Appoints New Vice President of Information Technology
Kubota Tractor Corp.
Charlie Kowalski will oversee ERP, supply chain, HR and IT systems across Kubota's U.S. operations.
July 14, 2026
Coaching & Consulting
Construction Planning in 2026: Managing AI, Labor Shortages and Inflation
Gordian
Explore the key forces reshaping construction planning, from AI adoption and data center growth to labor constraints, material cost volatility and geopolitical disruptions.
July 9, 2026
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