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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
Construction site at sunset with multiple cranes and high-rise buildings under development
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
Worker in safety vest inspecting yellow and black heavy construction equipment inside industrial warehouse facility
Contractors’ Top 50
Equipment Today Announces 2026 Contractors’ Top 50 New Products Award Winners
This year’s winning products aim to assist contractors in exceeding their goals by increasing productivity and improving project outcomes.
September 3, 2026
Equipment Today Contractors' Top 50 New Products award logo in black, white, and red
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
Yellow concrete mixer truck with rotating drum filled with wet gray concrete at job site
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
Overhead view of safety equipment including hard hats, respirators, gloves, goggles, and ear protection on wooden surface
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
Kubota corporate event with speaker addressing large crowd in industrial warehouse setting with branded machinery
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
Drone flying over construction site with tower crane and partially built residential building against blue sky
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
Construction worker pouring concrete from mixer into container at job site
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
Construction site with multi-story residential buildings under development, featuring yellow tower cranes against a blue sky.
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
Hand holding smartphone displaying TikTok logo on dark screen
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
ABC Construction Backlog Indicator and Construction Confidence Index chart from 2019 to July 2026 showing four metrics
Air Compressors
Raising The Pressure With Electric Portable Air Compressors
Hitachi Global Air Power
As more electric equipment power more jobsites, let's talk about the role of electric air compressors.
August 29, 2026
Aerial view of construction site foundation with concrete forms, rebar, and workers in safety equipment
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
Two construction workers in yellow safety vests stand on a yellow Caterpillar JG5C65 compactor at a job site
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
Construction worker in safety gear holding water bottle at job site
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
Construction workers in safety gear shaking hands at a warehouse site
Construction
Too Much For A Sledgehammer Alone? Hydraulic Breakers In Equipment Rental
TOKU America, Inc.
Hydraulic breakers aren't just accessories; they can be revenue multipliers for rental shops.
August 27, 2026
Scattered white and gray concrete or stone fragments and rubble debris
Management
Business Owners: Pay Attention To Your “Intention”
T&N Asphalt Services
Why you need to work with a purpose even in the heart and heat of the season.
August 26, 2026
Construction worker in safety gear inspecting asphalt pavement on a road project
Concrete Plants
Understanding Dust Suppression Systems
C&W DustTech
Reducing water demand through smarter dust control.
August 25, 2026
Industrial aggregate processing facility with conveyor systems, storage silos, and piles of crushed stone and gravel under clear blue sky
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