Category: Construction News
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DPR Construction Hosts Design Camp for Girls to Address Women’s Underrepresentation in Trades
DPR Construction and Girls Inc. partnered to host a two-day Design & Build Camp at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, introducing 25 girls aged 10-14 to construction careers through hands-on activities and jobsite experiences. DPR Construction and Girls Inc. hosted a Design & Build Camp at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia project site Aug. 5-6, providing…
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June 2025 Construction Unemployment Rate Holds Steady Nationwide, Varies by State
The national not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rate for June 2025 was 3.4%, according to an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). This marks a slight 0.1 percentage point increase from June 2024. The state-by-state analysis found that: 18 states reported lower construction unemployment rates…
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JCB Secures $45M U.S. Marine Corps Contract for 4CX Backhoe Loaders
JCB has signed a five-year, $45 million contract to provide its 4CX backhoe loaders to the United States Marine Corps. The agreement covers equipment delivery, attachments testing, and operator training, supporting a broad range of tactical and engineering missions. This marks the second major contract between JCB and the U.S. Marine Corps in recent years,…
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Wipfli Report Shows Construction Industry Still in Early Stages of Digital Transformation
A new report from advisory and accounting firm Wipfli highlights the construction industry’s continued push toward digital transformation — despite facing significant hurdles in tech adoption and integration. Based on a survey of 308 construction executives, the 2025 State of Technology in Construction Report reveals a growing appetite for innovation, especially in areas like AI…
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Registration Now Open for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026
Registration is now open for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, set for March 3–7 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. Billed as North America’s largest construction trade show, the event will span nearly 2.9 million square feet and feature 2,000 exhibitors from every major sector of the industry. Attendees will have access to more than 150 education sessions…
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Command Alkon Announces Fall 2025 TRAININGdays for Heavy Materials Software Users
Construction technology professionals working with Command Alkon software will have the chance to sharpen their skills this fall during the company’s upcoming TRAININGdays event, taking place November 3–6, 2025, at the Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown. Designed for both new and experienced system users and administrators, the in-person event offers hands-on training, expert-led workshops and networking…
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Construction Job Openings Rise in June, But Hiring Stays Sluggish
Contractors had 246,000 open positions to fill at the end of June, according to new data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, analyzed by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). While that’s an increase of 14,000 openings from May, it’s still 39,000 fewer than at the same time last year. While open positions are…
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STUDSON Earns First Dual U.S.-Canada Safety Certification for Type II Helmets
STUDSON has announced its SHK-1 Full Brim safety helmet is now certified under both the Canadian CSA Z94.1-15 (R2024) and U.S. ANSI/ISEA Z89.1-2014 (R2019) standards. This is the first Type II helmet to achieve dual certification, allowing seamless compliance for workers operating across the U.S.-Canada border. The updated helmet is designed for industries such as…
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New Report Reveals Construction’s Digital Gap Could Derail $4T AI Infrastructure Market
Construction firms still relying on spreadsheets and PDFs risk becoming the bottleneck in meeting explosive AI-driven infrastructure demand, according to new industry research. As tech giants prepare to spend over $300 billion this year on data centers and computing power, a new report from Revizto warns that outdated project management tools could derail the global…
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New Report Reveals Construction’s Digital Gap Could Derail $4T AI Infrastructure Market
Construction firms still relying on spreadsheets and PDFs risk becoming the bottleneck in meeting explosive AI-driven infrastructure demand, according to new industry research. As tech giants prepare to spend over $300 billion this year on data centers and computing power, a new report from Revizto warns that outdated project management tools could derail the global…