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Construction Defect Claims: Steps to Prevent Costly Litigation

Chamberlain Hrdlicka

Clear contracts, quality control, timely notices, dispute resolution, bonds and insurance can help construction parties reduce defect disputes and financial exposure.

September 18, 2026

Yellow hard hat, wooden gavel, and construction blueprints arranged on white surface symbolizing construction law and safety compliance

Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Job Openings Rise to 326,000 in July

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Construction job openings increased by 28,000 in July and 21,000 year over year as hiring accelerated and layoffs slowed, signaling stronger demand for workers.

September 17, 2026

Quality Control

Quality Control Doesn't End When Asphalt Is Installed

ASI Paving Inc.

People are increasingly asking a harder question, and it isn't about how the job looked at handoff, it's about how it will look in ten or twenty years.

September 17, 2026

Road construction crew operating orange and yellow asphalt rollers on a newly paved highway under clear skies.

Construction News

Nonresidential Construction Spending Edges Up 0.1% in July

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

U.S. nonresidential construction spending rose 0.1% in July to $1.286 trillion, with data center construction driving the increase, according to ABC.

September 16, 2026

Total nonresidential construction spending chart from July 2015 to July 2026, showing spending values in billions of dollars with an upward trend

Business Management

Construction AI Connects Project Data to Protect Margins

Lupa Technology

An intelligence layer that connects project documents, schedules, costs and field events can help contractors identify commercial risks earlier and make better decisions.

September 15, 2026

Construction worker in safety vest using tablet at desk with coffee cup and supplies

Injury & Risk Prevention

Work Zone Technology Must Support, Not Replace, Workers

AFADs, rumble strips and video technology can improve work zone safety when strategically deployed alongside trained traffic control professionals.

September 15, 2026

Construction worker in safety gear holding an orange SLOW traffic sign against blue sky

Nominations Open for 2027 Pavement Awards

These annual awards provide industry-wide recognition for contractors involved in all aspects of the pavement maintenance industry. Submissions close Oct. 12, 2026.

September 15, 2026

Reading Truck Equipment, Masterack Combine Commercial Vehicle Upfit Operations

Reading Truck Equipment

The two companies are integrating operations, expanding their commercial vehicle upfit portfolio, service network and cargo management offerings.

September 14, 2026

Reading Truck and Masterack logos on orange background

Cold Recycling's Biggest Champion Wants to Change How Roads Are Built

Wirtgen Group, a John Deere Co.

Why cold recycling deserves a spot in every DOT toolbox for sustainable roads

September 14, 2026

Woman posing on Wirtgen industrial truck with tire racks and bare landscape in background

Training & Education

Construction Delays Often Start Before Electrical Work Begins

Arrow Electric, Inc.

Late design changes, coordination clashes, long-lead equipment and sequencing issues can derail electrical work. Use these project management checkpoints to limit rework and delays.

September 13, 2026

Construction workers in safety vests installing large cables on a roofing structure with green landscape background

Boots & Footwear

Concrete Crews Need More Than Cushioned Work Boots

Boot construction, footbed support and rotation can affect work boot durability and comfort on concrete jobsites. See what contractors should prioritize.

September 12, 2026

Two footprints pressed into wet concrete or asphalt surface

Under the Stadium Lights: A Perspective On Proficiency Testing

Jas. W. Glover Ltd.

When a proficiency sample box arrives, most labs clear a senior technician's schedule and treat it like game night.

September 11, 2026

Orange dump truck and asphalt paver operating at night on a road construction site with bright work lights

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

Horizontal bar chart showing BEV penetration rates by sector in 2030, with Material Handling leading at 85%, followed by Construction and Mining at approximately 10%, Agriculture at 2%, and Forestry at 0%.

Electric Tools & Accessories

Hands-On At PIPELINE 2026

Milwaukee Tool Corp.

Milwaukee Tool pulled out their red carpet again to announce the next class of products, tools, and equipment for trades.

September 9, 2026

Labor & Workforce Development

Construction Safety Programs Expand Focus to Mental Health

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

Construction worker in safety gear sitting against stone building wall in sunlight

Concrete Repair

When The Wall Holds But The Bearing Fails

603 Basement Solutions

Repairing sills and support posts in old homes.

September 7, 2026

Inspector examining severe wood rot and structural damage on basement rim joist near window foundation

Labor & Workforce Development

Lightcast Identifies 135 Skilled-Trade Occupations Amid Labor Shortage

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

Defining the Skilled Trades: A Data-Driven Blueprint for the Future

Business Management

Construction Procurement Becomes a Critical Schedule Risk

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

Two construction workers in orange safety vests review blueprints at an industrial site with cranes and storage tanks.