Construction employment increased in 28 states between August 2024 and August 2025, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America.

SAN FRANCISCO (Sept. 23, 2025) — Samsara Inc., the provider of the Connected Operations platform, announced a major expansion of its artificial intelligence (AI)-powered safety platform that gives operational leaders and frontline managers a comprehensive tool kit to reduce risk at scale. The new features — including weather intelligence, automated coaching and worker safety — are designed to help operation leaders improve fleet safety in and outside of the cab.

Sept. 22, 2025 — This year, in addition to three industry leaders, the annual Salute to Women of Achievement presented by the New York chapter of Professional Women in Construction (PWC NY) honored one project featuring women in key leadership positions.

Case Engineering received accolades for completion a cold storage facility for Coastal Group in Foristell, Missouri.

DICA expands its Urbandale, Iowa, headquarters to increase production capacity, streamline operations and provide room for staff growth.

KATY, Texas and WESTMINSTER, Colo. (Sept. 16, 2025) — Kobelco Construction Machinery U.S.A. and Trimble announced an expanded collaboration that makes the Trimble Earthworks grade control platform 2D guidance and control systems available directly through select Kobelco dealers in North America.

FAIRFAX, Va. (Sept. 17, 2025) — The National Utility Contractors Association (NUCA) issued the following statement by NUCA Vice President of Government Affairs Zack Perconti on the passage of the Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety (PIPES) Act of 2025 in the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee: