Category: Construction News
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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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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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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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AECO Firms Gain New Server Buyback Option Through Newforma Partnership
Newforma has introduced a Server Buyback Program for its Project Center clients through a new partnership with ReluTech and Amazon Web Services. The program aims to help architecture, engineering, construction and owner (AECO) firms retire aging hardware and move more easily toward cloud-based systems. Through the program, ReluTech handles logistics, including secure hardware transport, data…
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Bergkamp Partners with Jim Rawson to Reintroduce Screening Plant for Microsurfacing Contractors
Bergkamp is partnering with industry veteran Jim Rawson, founder of the former Rawson Manufacturing, to reintroduce a screening plant designed for microsurfacing operations. The collaboration is not an acquisition, but it allows Bergkamp to bring a unit to market that closely follows Rawson’s well-known, now-unavailable model. The move comes as contractors seek a dependable aggregate…
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STUDSON Expands into Europe as New Safety Helmet Standard Takes Effect
Safety helmet manufacturer STUDSON is expanding into the European market as the region adopts the new EN 397:2025 industrial head protection standard. The effort will be led by Fabio Berardi, the company’s new European Business Development Director, based in Rome. The move marks STUDSON’s first major push into Europe, where the updated standard requires protection…
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Construction Salary Report Shows Slower Wage Growth but Rising Optimism for 2026
Baker Tilly has released its 2025 Construction Industry Salary Report, showing wage growth slowed across all participating regions this year. The annual survey includes data from construction firms of varying sizes and sectors and is used by contractors to benchmark compensation practices. The report, the first issued since Baker Tilly’s combination with Moss Adams, found…
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Milwaukee Tool Names New Group President in Leadership Transition
Milwaukee Tool has named Shane Moll as Group President, giving him full leadership of the organization as part of a broader executive transition. Moll has been with the company for two decades, contributing to its growth through roles in product strategy, engineering and innovation. He will continue to work closely with teams across the business…
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Milwaukee Tool Names New Group President in Leadership Transition
Milwaukee Tool has named Shane Moll as Group President, giving him full leadership of the organization as part of a broader executive transition. Moll has been with the company for two decades, contributing to its growth through roles in product strategy, engineering and innovation. He will continue to work closely with teams across the business…