Construction Industry News

SCHAUMBURG, Ill. (Dec. 19, 2025) — The Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) has named Greg Clauson as national transportation manager, while retaining his current title as northeast region manager.

MONTREAL (Dec. 16, 2025) — CM Labs Simulations, a provider of simulation-based training for heavy equipment operations, announced that it has acquired GlobalSim, a Utah-based developer of advanced training simulators. GlobalSim is focused on developing training systems for the port, construction, industrial and military markets.

WASHINGTON (Dec. 16, 2025) — The construction industry added 28,000 jobs on net in November, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 58,000 jobs, an increase of 0.7%.

FREDERICK, Md. (Dec. 12, 2025) — Morgan-Keller, a leading general contractor serving the Mid-Atlantic region, is proud to announce the acquisition of Gruber-Latimer Restoration, a premier masonry restoration firm specializing in historic preservation projects across Maryland, West Virginia, Virginia and Washington, D.C.

WESTFIELD, N.J. (Dec. 15, 2025) — REDCOM Design & Construction joined the groundbreaking ceremony for the 3PL Logistics Center, 156 Boundary Road, Marlboro, New Jersey. The ceremony was held Thursday, Dec. 4.

In attendance were Lara Eddi (3PL), Marcos Eddi (3PL), Mo Elkhadragy (REDCOM), Ryan Teicher (REDCOM), Sam Rockaway(REDCOM), Josh Tiner (REDCOM), Sean Feeney (REDCOM), Pat Kelmartin (REDCOM), Julie McKeon (Stilo), Bobby Stilo (Stilo). 
 

Dec. 12, 2025 — RBA Builders, full-service commercial general contractor and provider of construction services, announced the retirement of CEO and founder Robert (Bob) Anderson after 18 years of leadership. Anderson’s leadership has been instrumental in cultivating a company culture defined by integrity, high performance and long-term relationships.
 

WEST FARGO, N.D. (Dec. 11, 2025) — Doosan Bobcat Inc., a Doosan Group company and global equipment manufacturer, will unveil a series of technologies at CES 2026 that bring artificial intelligence (AI) out of the cloud and onto the jobsite, delivering smarter, more intuitive equipment designed to simplify the operator experience. 

As the construction industry faces major shifts, Bobcat is solving against three critical challenges to support the future of work:

BOSTON (Dec. 5, 2025) — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, decreased 1.1% in November to 276.8 from the downwardly revised October reading of 280.0. Over the month, commercial planning ticked down 0.1% and institutional planning declined by 3.4%. Year-to-date, the DMI is up 36% from the average reading over the same period in 2024.  

RALEIGH, N.C. (Dec. 3, 2025) — Balfour Beatty announced the completion of Wake County Public School System’s (WCPSS) new 133,000-square-foot Rex Road Elementary School campus in Holly Springs, North Carolina. Marking the 15th school Balfour Beatty has delivered for WCPSS, the nearly 20-year partnership has helped build learning spaces that support student success and rapid community growth. 

WASHINGTON (Nov. 25, 2025) — Construction input prices increased 0.2% in September compared to the previous month, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Producer Price Index data. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.2% for the month.

GARNER, Iowa (Dec. 1, 2025) — Stellar Industries, a 100% employee-owned and -operated manufacturer of work trucks, trailers and service truck and van accessories, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Elliott Equipment Company, a U.S.

WEST BEND, Wis. (Nov. 20, 2025) — Manitou Group, a worldwide reference in the handling, aerial work platforms, and earthmoving sectors, announced the appointment of Brad Boehler as president of the North America region and member of the executive committee.

WASHINGTON (Nov. 19, 2025) — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) announced that Thomas “Murph” Murphy, vice president of Power & Construction Group, Scottsville, New York, was elected 2026 chair of the ABC National Board of Directors during its meeting at the association’s annual Leadership Institute in Marco Island, Florida.

The Home Depot launched a Blueprint Takeoffs solution, a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool.

BOSTON (Nov. 7, 2025) — The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, decreased 7.1% in October to 283.3 from the upwardly revised reading of 304.8. Over the month, commercial planning declined 2.9% and institutional planning slowed by 15.2%. Year-to-date, the DMI is up 35% from the average reading over the same period in 2024.  

Nov. 17, 2025 — Komatsu announced the expansion of its Komatsu West company-owned dealer organization into Northern California.

WEST BOYLSTON, Mass. (Nov. 13, 2025) — Curtis Industries LLC, a manufacturer of cab enclosures, attachments and accessories for compact vehicles, has announced the release of two major innovations for Kubota full-size diesel utility vehicles: half-door kits and air conditioning systems. Though each product is designed for distinct operating needs, both are engineered to enhance comfort and safety.

WASHINGTON (Nov. 12, 2025) — California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, has won the 2025 National Design-Build Student Competition, presented by the Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA). The team’s innovative response to this year’s airport expansion challenge earned top honors among 33 participating teams from across the nation.

WASHINGTON (Nov. 11, 2025) — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in October, according to an ABC member survey conducted Oct. 20 to Nov. 4. The reading is down 0.1 months since September but unchanged from October 2024. 

NEW ORLEANS (Nov. 7, 2025) — Monica Manolas, region president, Ash Grove East, is now the first woman in the American Cement Association’s (ACA) history to be elected chair of its board of directors. David Loomes, president of Cement Segment, Quikrete Cement, is the new vice chair. The elections took place yesterday during ACA’s 2025 Fall Meeting being held this week in New Orleans.