Category: Construction News
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Exodigo Launches Engineering Services Division to Enhance AI-Driven Project Delivery
Exodigo has launched a new Engineering Services Division designed to combine artificial intelligence with engineering expertise to help infrastructure owners, contractors and engineering firms deliver projects more efficiently and with less risk. The division is co-led by Rod Lacy, vice president of U.S. operations, and Edi Cooks, vice president of product – civil engineering. It…
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ABC Releases 2025 Field Tech Report Highlighting Jobsite Innovation and Construction Technology Trends
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has released its fifth annual Field Tech Report, outlining how field technology is reshaping jobsites and advancing the next phase of innovation in the construction industry. The 2025 report focuses on the tools and digital solutions transforming field operations, including drones, robotics, laser scanning and jobsite security systems. According to…
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Caterpillar to Acquire Australian Mining Software Firm RPMGlobal
Caterpillar Inc. announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire RPMGlobal Holdings Limited, an Australian mining software company headquartered in Brisbane. RPMGlobal provides data-driven software solutions for all stages of the mining lifecycle and has been in operation since 1977. The acquisition will complement Caterpillar’s existing technologies in asset management, fleet management, and…
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U.S. Department of Labor Awards $86 Million to Expand Workforce Training in 14 States
The U.S. Department of Labor has awarded more than $86 million in Industry-Driven Skills Training Fund grants to 14 states to support workforce development and strengthen domestic manufacturing and shipbuilding. Administered by the department’s Employment and Training Administration, the grants will provide outcome-based reimbursements to employers that offer training for new and existing workers in…
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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…