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- Report: Uncertainty Raises Construction Project Costs by 12.4%
For Construction Pros · 2026-11-10 — A global survey finds construction delays, budget pressures and project cancellations rising as material inflation and supply... - Permitting Reform Inches Closer to Passage with Senate Vote
ENR · 2026-11-10 — The U.S. Senate Nov. 9 voted by 73-25 to advance a bipartisan bill on permitting reform for energy infrastructure projects, which congressional leaders are hoping to pass in the co - Financing Advances for 1.2GW Egypt Solar Power and Battery Storage Project
ENR · 2026-11-09 — With $566 million in financing secured from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and other entities, the project is expected to contribute to Egypt's ambitious rene - $23.5B Plutonium Plant Reuses Abandoned MOX Project at Savannah River
ENR · 2026-11-09 — GAO found that the project on a former federal nuclear weapons production site faced design-package delays and contractor performance issues as $3.1 billion in early procurement an - Commercial pullback led to lower construction planning in October
Construction Dive · 2026-11-09 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/VbNki_LnN-6WiJRV33fGz8roPHKAe1BurQc6wLtGiZs/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0y - HITT breaks ground on NASA fabrication center in Texas
Construction Dive · 2026-11-09 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/CzzCYf0WFws61SMlEcNjOJPYE_CocdGbf41OqEBIYTs/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9qc2MyMDI2ZTQyNDE2 - Probe Blames Enbridge for Ohio Gas Line Blast That Destroyed Three Houses
ENR · 2026-11-09 — Investigators say marking of pipeline hit by contractor was off by about 28 inches, leading to 4-in. gouge and explosion that damaged dozens of other homes. - Michigan's Palisades Nuclear Plant Restart Date is Still Unclear
ENR · 2026-11-09 — Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Oct. 29 the plant “would be back running” before year-end, but manager Holtec International has not publicly confirmed that date and did not conf - Fluor wins EPC contract on $4B Kentucky data center campus
Construction Dive · 2026-11-09 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/14g-8qDaR6wqPDcxvTDsA51gzO9yZeOkK7TD0bsKQPQ/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9DZW50dXJ5LUhhd2Vz - DOL final rule revamps antidiscrimination requirements for apprenticeships
Construction Dive · 2026-11-09 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/QKaoaTPGSkYIZL8GlEu5VDhGT7oWPXMcBL6fWa-t0M4/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0y - Schneider Electric teams with nonprofit on $100K in trades scholarships
Construction Dive · 2026-11-09 — <figure><div><img src="https://imgproxy.divecdn.com/TbeQ-3scRTB3GYZpYWJouMy4fdwQVoF3jo7YR-cx3fw/g:ce/rs:fill:1600:900:1/Z3M6Ly9kaXZlc2l0ZS1zdG9yYWdlL2RpdmVpbWFnZS9HZXR0eUltYWdlcy0y - Construction’s Workforce Challenge Is About More Than Labor. It’s About Leadership.
Construction Executive · 2026-11-09 — At a recent summit with leaders from across the AEC industry, labor dominated the conversation, even ahead of tariffs and inflation. The post Construction’s Workforce Challenge Is - Midwest Best Project Winners Showcase Innovation
ENR · 2026-11-09 — Project teams overcame tight budgets, labor shortages and rising costs. - Judges Recognize Best Projects in New England and New York/New Jersey
ENR · 2026-11-09 — Projects are chosen for innovation, overcoming challenges and contributing to the industry. - Best Project, Safety: Polaris Forge 1
ENR · 2026-11-09 — Safety at Polaris Forge 1 was built into all stages of project planning, engineering and construction. - If every contractor has the same AI, what are they actually competing on?
Construction Dive · 2026-11-09 — <p>When AI gives every bidder the same quantities, judgment becomes the real competitive edge.</p> - Guidelines for identifying key data center risk
Construction Dive · 2026-11-09 — <p>4 key questions contractors should be able to answer before commitments become consequences.</p> - How streamlining basic processes like bill pay can drive construction business growth
Construction Dive · 2026-11-09 — <p>See how streamlined bill payments help construction firms cut costs, save time and drive growth.</p> - From Army Truck Driver to COO: A Voice for Women in Construction
For Construction Pros · 2026-11-09 — From laborer to COO, Mary Schwandt reflects on leadership, breaking barriers and creating a stronger path for women in asphalt... - How Proper Preparation Set Bayou Belle Landmarks Up For Success
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-11-09 — FAE profiles Bayou Belle Landworks owner, Jason Jambon, to discuss his projects and equipment.... - CNH Announces Agreement to Form a Joint Venture, Kobelco Construction Machinery
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-11-09 — Agreement creates a joint venture that operates as a global manufacturer of construction equipment, with an enhanced ability to invest and innovate to better serve customers.... - A 550-Ton Scalpel: ALL Heavyweight All-Terrain Crane Lends Precision to Columbus High-Rise Demolition
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-11-09 — A 550-ton all-terrain crane helped crews safely remove rooftop equipment and steel structures from two 15-story Columbus towers. Its long boom reached both buildings from one posit - NJ Breaks Ground on Newark Bay Bridge Replacement Project
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-11-09 — ... - Liebherr's Wheel Loader Begins Trial Operation
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-11-09 — ... - Metso Delivers Loesche VRM for Gold Mine Project
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-11-09 — Metso to supply the Metso Loesche VRM dry grinding technology and associated auxiliary equipment to First Majestic Silver Corp.... - Data Center Opposition Could Cost America a Generation of Skilled Workers
For Construction Pros · 2026-11-07 — AI infrastructure investment could expand construction careers, strengthen domestic industrial capabilities and create new pathways... - Nonresidential Construction Adds 13,300 Jobs in October
Construction Executive · 2026-11-06 — For the first time since February, the construction industry recorded a loss in the jobs market in October. The post Nonresidential Construction Adds 13,300 Jobs in October first a - Report Finds Construction Projects Deliver Just 63% of Planned Work
For Construction Pros · 2026-11-06 — Buildots' global construction benchmarks reveal widespread schedule delays, missed start dates and gaps between planned and actual... - Bond Check: Negotiation Tactics for Assessing Commercial Risk
Construction Executive · 2026-11-06 — Not all bond forms offer contractors the same protections—and knowing where the language departs from industry standards can prevent costly surprises. The post Bond Check: Negotiat - Payroll employment rises by 165,000 in October; unemployment rate changes little at 4.1%
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-11-06 - How Construction Companies Gain Competitive Advantage Through Inclusive Leadership
Construction Executive · 2026-11-06 — Inclusive leadership fosters an environment of thriving, diverse teams, with innovation and agility six times more likely among inclusive organizations. The post How Construction C - Polyurea For Waterproofing & Secondary Containment
For Construction Pros · 2026-11-06 — null - Stellar Hires Local Expert to Lead Operations at Growing Ohio Facility
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-11-06 — Stellar Industries welcomes Branden Keener as plant manager for its expanding Galion, Ohio, location.... - Cleveland Brothers Opens First Cat Compact Store
Construction Equipment Guide · 2026-11-06 — Cleveland Brothers Equipment Co., announced the opening of its first Cat Compact store at its Cranberry location.... - Report Finds Skilled Trades Training Meets Just 55% of Demand
For Construction Pros · 2026-11-05 — A national report identifies skilled trades workforce gaps, state-level shortages and barriers to training completion through... - Five Construction Safety Trends That Will Define the Jobsite in 2027
Construction Executive · 2026-11-05 — The defining safety trend of 2027 will be adaptability. As walls go up, crews rotate, access points change and projects enter new phases, safety infrastructure must evolve with the - What Construction Accounting Services Include and How Firms Benefit
Construction Executive · 2026-11-04 — Outsourcing the preparation of financial information does not outsource responsibility for it. The post What Construction Accounting Services Include and How Firms Benefit first ap - CMAA Appoints Kevin Watkins President and CEO
For Construction Pros · 2026-11-04 — Watkins will lead CMAA's strategic planning, member engagement and response to emerging construction technologies and workforce... - What General Contractors Wish Their Steel Fabricators Did Before Steel Arrives to a Jobsite
Construction Executive · 2026-11-04 — Material selection can affect both cost and schedule, but reducing steel tonnage does not automatically reduce the overall cost of a project. The post What General Contractors Wish - What AI Tells People About Your Concrete Business
For Construction Pros · 2026-11-04 — Concrete contractors may be invisible to AI recommendations powered by outdated website information. There are a few things you... - Construction Quits Surge to 198,000 in September as Labor Shortages Reemerge
Construction Executive · 2026-11-03 — Construction just saw its largest quitting surge of any month since the first half of 2023. The post Construction Quits Surge to 198,000 in September as Labor Shortages Reemerge fi - What Does It Mean to Be Career Ready?
NCCER · 2026-11-03 — Restoring the Dignity of Work – Recommendation #4: Redefine What It Means to Be Career Ready Is a college degree the only path to a successful career? Less than half ... The - Construction Industry Pay [Fact Sheet]
NCCER · 2026-10-30 — This fact sheet compares the average hourly earnings in the construction industry and the total private sector. Since 1964, average pay in the construction industry has been greate - Competent, Qualified and Certified: What is Required of Crane Operators?
NCCER · 2026-10-28 — Summary: OSHA regulations and ASME standards require crane operators to be competent, qualified and certified. Competent operators must understand potential lifting hazards and hav - Why Should Owners Recognize Workforce Investment When Selecting Contractors?
NCCER · 2026-10-27 — Restoring the Dignity of Work – Recommendation #3: Making Investment Part of the Value Proposition What factors are considered by construction project owners when selecting c - NCCER Core Credential Earnings [Fact Sheet]
NCCER · 2026-10-23 — This fact sheet highlights the value of the NCCER Core credential for credential holders. Data shows that individuals who earn an NCCER Core credential see their median income incr - How Do We Revitalize Our Work-Based Learning Platforms?
NCCER · 2026-10-20 — Restoring the Dignity of Work – Recommendation #2: Revitalize Our Work-Based Learning Programs How do we connect education to experience? One of the best ways is through work - Construction CTE Enrollment in Public High Schools [Fact Sheet]
NCCER · 2026-10-16 — This fact sheet highlights enrollment in construction-related high school career and technical education (CTE) courses. Data trends suggest that enrollment in construction CTE cour - Are We Showing Students All Their Options?
NCCER · 2026-10-13 — Restoring the Dignity of Work – Recommendation #1: Establish and Strengthen Career Awareness and Education Opportunities in Our Nation Is a four-year degree required for a su - Both payroll employment (+29,000) and unemployment rate (4.2%) change little in September
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-10-02 - Payroll employment increases by 162,000 in August; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.1%
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-09-04 - Both payroll employment (-23,000) and unemployment rate (4.1%) change little in July
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-08-07 - Both payroll employment (+57,000) and unemployment rate (4.2%) change little in June
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-07-02 - Payroll employment increases by 172,000 in May; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3%
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-06-05 - Payroll employment edges up by 115,000 in April; unemployment rate unchanged at 4.3%
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-05-08 - Payroll employment increases by 178,000 in March; unemployment rate changes little at 4.3%
BLS Employment Situation · 2026-04-03 - The 2025 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook
AGC of America · 2024-12-23 — <span>The 2025 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook</span> <span><span lang="" about="https://www.agc.org/users/macrinawilkinsagcorg" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:n - AGC Releases Updated Construction Inflation Alert
AGC of America · 2022-02-09 — <span>AGC Releases Updated Construction Inflation Alert</span> <div class="field field--name-field-newsrelease-date field--type-datetime field--label-hidden field--ite - Construction Sheds 3,000 Jobs in August; Gains Are Limited To Homebuilding As Other Contractors Struggle To Fill Both Craft And Salaried Positions
AGC of America · 2021-09-03 — <span>Construction Sheds 3,000 Jobs in August; Gains Are Limited To Homebuilding As Other Contractors Struggle To Fill Both Craft And Salaried Positions</span> <div cl - Construction Workforce Shortages Reach Pre-pandemic Levels Even as Coronavirus Continues to Impact Projects & Disrupt Supply Chains
AGC of America · 2021-09-02 — <span>Construction Workforce Shortages Reach Pre-pandemic Levels Even as Coronavirus Continues to Impact Projects & Disrupt Supply Chains</span> <div class="field fiel
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