Category: Construction News
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Construction Job Openings Fall to Lowest Level in Nearly a Decade
The construction industry had 188,000 job openings at the end of August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS). That figure marks a decline of 115,000 from July and 116,000 fewer openings than a year ago. “Construction…
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Ecocem ACT I Ternary Blended Cement Earns ASTM C1157 Certification
It’s been said that the world places nearly a New York City amount of concrete every year. Within every cubic yard of this tonnage is the cement and the cloud of CO2 created in its production. The acceptance of cements with additional limestone and higher percentages of supplemental cementitious materials (SCMs) in the mix has…
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The Home Depot Launches Digital Project Planning Tool for Construction Pros
The Home Depot has introduced a new Project Planning tool, a digital platform designed to help professional contractors, remodelers and tradespeople manage projects from start to finish in one place. The tool combines Home Depot’s full product assortment — including store inventory, fulfillment center items, appliances and specialty products — into a single digital workspace.…
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PALFINGER Opens New North American Parts Distribution Center to Improve Service, Lead Time
PALFINGER has opened a new North American Parts Distribution Center in Huntley, Ill., investing $15 million to improve service for dealers and customers across the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The 177,000-square-foot facility is located near major highways and airports outside Chicago. It stocks more than 60,000 spare parts for the company’s full product range, including…
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NAWIC Names Tower Crane Operator 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has named Sammy Cossairt, a tower crane operator for Maxim Crane Works in Nashville, Tennessee, as its 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional skill in construction trades, leadership and commitment to advancing women in the industry. Cossairt brings nearly a decade of experience operating…
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NAWIC Names Tower Crane Operator 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has named Sammy Cossairt, a tower crane operator for Maxim Crane Works in Nashville, Tennessee, as its 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional skill in construction trades, leadership and commitment to advancing women in the industry. Cossairt brings nearly a decade of experience operating…
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Propel People Integrates with iHire to Streamline Construction Hiring
Propel People, an AI-driven recruiting platform for construction, has partnered with iHire, an employment network connecting 15 million candidates across 57 industry communities, including construction. The integration allows construction companies to post jobs directly from Propel People to iHireConstruction, using AI-powered resume scoring and streamlined applicant tracking. The partnership addresses the industry’s skilled labor shortage…
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Propel People Integrates with iHire to Streamline Construction Hiring
Propel People, an AI-driven recruiting platform for construction, has partnered with iHire, an employment network connecting 15 million candidates across 57 industry communities, including construction. The integration allows construction companies to post jobs directly from Propel People to iHireConstruction, using AI-powered resume scoring and streamlined applicant tracking. The partnership addresses the industry’s skilled labor shortage…
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AED Women in Equipment Conference Draws Record Attendance in Chicago
Associated Equipment Distributors’ (AED) 2025 Women in Equipment Conference set a new record this year, drawing 131 attendees Sept. 17–19 in Chicago. The annual event brought together professionals from dealerships, manufacturers and service providers to discuss leadership, workplace challenges and the role of allies in advancing women in the equipment industry. Keynote speakers included research…
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Appleseed Foundation Launches Online Deportation Preparation Manual for Immigrant Families
The Appleseed Foundation has released an online version of its Deportation Preparation Manual for Immigrant Families, a free tool designed to help families plan for the legal, financial, and emotional challenges that can come with deportation. By answering a short series of questions, families can generate a personalized plan addressing needs such as child guardianship,…