Category: Business Services
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2026 Construction Industry Outlook: Flat Spending, Rising Costs and a Shift Toward Smarter, Longer-Lasting Infrastructure
The construction industry is heading into 2026 with a mix of stubborn challenges and new opportunities. ForConstructionPros.com has received reports from multiple companies pointing to an industry that will confront tight labor conditions, rising material costs and uneven regional demand, even as investment grows in smarter systems, digital tools and long-term resilience. Despite ongoing economic…
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NAWIC Honors Excellence in Construction with 2025 Project Awards
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) announced winners of its 2025 Project Excellence Awards on November 3, recognizing construction projects that demonstrate exceptional quality, safety and sustainability standards across multiple sectors. Four companies received top honors for projects completed between January and December 2024: Dunn Construction Company (Civil/Heavy Highway), Barton Malow Company (Commercial),…
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Holiday Reset: Hidden Costs to Eliminate Before the 2026 Season Starts
The weeks around Christmas and New Year’s offer a rare slowdown for most of us. It’s also one of the best times to uncover those small and overlooked expenses that can take us down throughout the year with a hefty cost. While some expenses are impossible to avoid — fuel, materials, insurance — others creep…
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AI is Transforming Construction: New Dodge and CMiC Report Reveals Industry Trends
Dodge Construction Network, in partnership with CMiC, has released AI for Contractors, a research report examining how artificial intelligence is impacting construction. The study found 87% of contractors believe AI will have a meaningful effect on the industry, with early adopters reporting measurable improvements. “AI-enabled solutions are giving contractors tools to turn data into actionable…
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JLG Builds Skilled Trades Pipeline with School and Workforce Programs
JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is addressing skilled labor shortages in U.S. manufacturing and construction by investing in workforce development and creating a pipeline of trained professionals. Through partnerships with high schools, technical colleges, trade associations, and industry organizations, JLG helps students and current workers gain hands-on experience in welding, painting, assembly, robotics and…
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Prefab Pitfalls: Five Ways Contractors Lose Money and How to Fix Them
Prefabrication has become the industry’s favorite buzzword. Every conference presentation, every proposal, every kickoff meeting includes it. Prefab will shorten your schedule. Prefab will reduce waste. Prefab will solve your labor problems. It all sounds great, and when done right, it works. Many of the top contractors in the country are using prefabrication to reduce…
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Why Serious Injury and Fatality Prevention Needs a New Strategy
Early in my career, I trained under the slogan, “Drive down frequency and you will drive down severity.” While this was a sincere and well-intended statement from leadership, it exemplifies an approach to addressing serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) in the workplace that has not produced the results we hoped for. National Safety Council /…
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How Government Shutdowns Disrupt Public Construction — and How Contractors Can Stay Resilient
The government shutdown last month caused headaches for industries across the board. But public construction projects are hit especially hard, even in the aftermath. Why? These projects depend heavily on government decisions for the funding and approvals that keep them moving. When Washington, DC, faces political gridlock, it can freeze entire projects for weeks or…
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2026 Infrastructure Outlook: Sustainability, Monitoring and Lifespan Planning Lead the Way
2026 is shaping up to be an important year for the infrastructure world as governments, cities and private developers deal with growing pressure on aging systems. Instead of focusing only on building quickly or staying under budget, more attention is shifting toward durability, long-term performance and overall resilience. The goal is no longer just to…
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What Will Shape Construction in 2026? Interest Rates, Labor Gaps and Market Shifts
Growth in the construction industry plateaued over the past year — and in 2026, look for that trend to continue. Faced with labor shortages, supply chain issues and economic pressures like high interest rates and tariff uncertainty, construction will need to adopt more disciplined habits and embrace both technological and cultural innovation in order to…