Category: Business
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JLL Forecasts 2026 Construction Outlook Amid Policy Shifts and Regional Opportunities
JLL Project and Development Services (PDS) has released its 2026 U.S. Construction Perspective, highlighting how policy-driven market dynamics are creating regional opportunities and competitive advantages across the construction sector. Construction spending fell 4.7% in 2025 due to market uncertainty, with modest growth of 0.4% projected for 2026. The near-flat trajectory underscores ongoing pressures and the…
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Gen Z Revitalizes the Skilled Trades Amid Construction Labor Shortages
As Baby Boomers retire, they take with them decades of accumulated skill, leadership and institutional knowledge, and presently, there are not enough new workers to replace them. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) reports that the median age of a construction worker has reached 42, about a year older than the national labor force…
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U.S. Construction Backlog Slips in October as Contractor Outlook Weakens
Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in October, based on a member survey. The figure is down slightly from September and the same as that in October 2024. Backlog held steady or increased across the three major industries tracked in the survey. However, contractors that do not…
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Veterans Strengthen the Construction Industry Amid Skilled Worker Shortages
In a world built on progress, few industries rise and fall with changing times as much as the construction industry. This field never stands still, as skilled workers shape skylines and neighborhoods, laying the backbone of our cities. As demand grows and skilled hands become harder to find, the answer stands in plain sight: veterans.…
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Samsara Safety Report Shows AI Reduces Construction Fleet Crashes
Samsara has released its Safety Report: Benchmarking the Future of Safety, a global analysis of 2,600 fleets based on anonymized data from approximately 20 trillion data points and billions of miles driven during the first 30 months of platform use. The report highlights that construction fleets face unique risks, with harsh events up 31% and…
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ABC: Pre-Shutdown Nonresidential Construction Spending Slips in August
National nonresidential construction spending edged down 0.2% in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of new U.S. Census Bureau data. On a seasonally adjusted annual rate, spending reached $1.24 trillion. Ten of the 16 nonresidential subcategories posted monthly declines. Private nonresidential spending fell 0.3%, while public-sector spending dipped 0.1%. Industry economist Anirban…
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CBIZ Releases 2026 Tax Planning Guide Highlighting OBBBA Changes
CBIZ, Inc., a national professional services advisor, has released its 2026 Tax Planning Guide, helping businesses and individuals navigate changes under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). The guide outlines key tax shifts and practical strategies for 2026 and beyond, covering topics from net operating losses to AI and automation impacts. Joseph Perry, National…
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Choosing the Right Digital Form Builder for Construction Teams
In the modern construction environment, moving away from paper forms and toward digital data capture is essential. However, with numerous form builder software solutions available, construction professionals require a strategic approach to evaluate which tools will effectively meet the demands of the jobsite. This article outlines key criteria that contractors and field operators should use…
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ADP: Construction Employment Grows Faster Than U.S. Average, Skilled Trades See Younger Workforce
Construction employment has grown by 13% since January 2020, more than double the 6% growth seen across all U.S. jobs, according to ADP Research’s latest Today at Work 2025 report. The study, which tracks trends in demand, pay and demographics for the skilled building trades, also shows notable changes in wages and workforce composition. Despite…
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100% Recycled Asphalt to Slurry Seal Pavement | VSS Macropaver Preservation
In an industry often defined by incremental improvements, VSS Macropaver has taken a bold step: combining a production-grade slurry / micro surfacing paver with fully recycled asphalt (RAP) to deliver high-performance pavement preservation solutions. In a recent interview, Jeff Roberts, President of VSS International, walked me through how their Macropaver equipment works in a slurry…