Category: Labor & Workforce Development
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A Technician’s Role in Ensuring Asphalt Quality and Pavement Performance
In an industry where precision determines pavement performance, few roles carry more day-to-day responsibility than field quality control. It’s the kind of work that demands technical confidence, physical stamina and the ability to make confident decisions in unpredictable conditions. That challenge is exactly what drives Quality Control Inspector Tracy Richard. Richard specializes in the real-world…
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2026 Construction Industry Outlook: Flat Spending, Rising Costs and a Shift Toward Smarter, Longer-Lasting Infrastructure
The construction industry is heading into 2026 with a mix of stubborn challenges and new opportunities. ForConstructionPros.com has received reports from multiple companies pointing to an industry that will confront tight labor conditions, rising material costs and uneven regional demand, even as investment grows in smarter systems, digital tools and long-term resilience. Despite ongoing economic…
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DEVELON Adds Two Dealerships in South Carolina
DEVELON has expanded its presence in the Southeast with two new dealerships in South Carolina through a partnership with The Ironpeddlers. The Duncan location will serve the Greenville and Spartanburg areas, while a new store in Florence will cover the northeast and central regions of the state. The Ironpeddlers will offer DEVELON heavy and compact…
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NAWIC Honors Excellence in Construction with 2025 Project Awards
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) announced winners of its 2025 Project Excellence Awards on November 3, recognizing construction projects that demonstrate exceptional quality, safety and sustainability standards across multiple sectors. Four companies received top honors for projects completed between January and December 2024: Dunn Construction Company (Civil/Heavy Highway), Barton Malow Company (Commercial),…
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John Deere to Acquire Construction Technology Firm Tenna
Deere & Company has entered into an agreement to acquire Tenna, a construction technology company that provides mixed-fleet equipment operations and asset tracking solutions. Tenna offers a construction technology platform designed to support contractors by centralizing data on equipment operations, maintenance and jobsite activity. According to the two companies, Tenna’s platform provides contractors with near…
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Holiday Reset: Hidden Costs to Eliminate Before the 2026 Season Starts
The weeks around Christmas and New Year’s offer a rare slowdown for most of us. It’s also one of the best times to uncover those small and overlooked expenses that can take us down throughout the year with a hefty cost. While some expenses are impossible to avoid — fuel, materials, insurance — others creep…
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AI is Transforming Construction: New Dodge and CMiC Report Reveals Industry Trends
Dodge Construction Network, in partnership with CMiC, has released AI for Contractors, a research report examining how artificial intelligence is impacting construction. The study found 87% of contractors believe AI will have a meaningful effect on the industry, with early adopters reporting measurable improvements. “AI-enabled solutions are giving contractors tools to turn data into actionable…
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JLG Builds Skilled Trades Pipeline with School and Workforce Programs
JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corporation company, is addressing skilled labor shortages in U.S. manufacturing and construction by investing in workforce development and creating a pipeline of trained professionals. Through partnerships with high schools, technical colleges, trade associations, and industry organizations, JLG helps students and current workers gain hands-on experience in welding, painting, assembly, robotics and…
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How Government Shutdowns Disrupt Public Construction — and How Contractors Can Stay Resilient
The government shutdown last month caused headaches for industries across the board. But public construction projects are hit especially hard, even in the aftermath. Why? These projects depend heavily on government decisions for the funding and approvals that keep them moving. When Washington, DC, faces political gridlock, it can freeze entire projects for weeks or…
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From Apprenticeships to Automation: Inside Construction’s New Tech-Driven Workforce
Twenty-five years ago, the construction industry was completing takeoffs on paper, filing cabinets filled job trailers, and cell phones were just being introduced. Today, jobsites are run from tablets, equipment operators navigate using GPS, and AI identifies issues in massive point clouds in minutes rather than hours. The transformation isn’t just changing how construction gets…