Construction Industry News

WASHINGTON (Sept. 30, 2025) — The construction industry had 188,000 job openings on the last day 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 defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings decreased by 115,000 last month and are down by 116,000 from the same time last year.

IRVING, Texas (Sept. 29, 2025) ― Held on Caterpillar grounds at the Edward J. Rapp Customer & Training Center, the Global Operator Challenge (GOC) divided the 32 best operators from the U.S. and Canada into East and West regions for the semifinal competitions. The two winners will now advance to the final round to be held in Las Vegas, Nevada, during CONEXPO-CON/AGG (March 4, 2026), inside Caterpillar’s 70,000-square-foot outdoor exhibit in the Festival Lot.

Fleetio announced the launch of FleetioAcademy, a comprehensive, self-paced training program designed to help fleet professionals unlock their full potential and drive lasting impact.

PASADENA, Calif.  (Sept. 23, 2025) — Bluebeam, a global provider of solutions and services for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals and a part of the Nemetschek Group, announced two new integrations with Procore’s construction management platform.

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:

WASHINGTON (Sept. 16, 2025) — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell from 8.8 months in July to 8.5 months in August, according to an ABC member survey conducted Aug. 20 to Sept. 3. The reading is up 0.3 months since August 2024.

KENOSHA, Wis. (Sept. 12, 205) — The National Equipment League (NEL) has launched its third season with two events now available to view online, and new apps and channels launching to expand the league’s viewership.

VIENNA, Va. (Sept. 10, 2025) — The Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) announced the recipients of its 2025 Industry Honors Individual Recognition Awards.

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (Sept. 9, 2025) — Fleetio, a fleet maintenance and optimization platform, announced an integration with John Deere Operations Center, expanding its original equipment manufacturer (OEM) ecosystem and providing heavy equipment fleets with a simpler way to centralize data and stay ahead of maintenance.

PASADENA, Calif. (Sept. 9, 2025) — Bluebeam, a developer of solutions and services for architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) professionals worldwide, announced results from their 2025 State of Men's Health in Construction survey, revealing a critical health gap on jobsites across the U.S. The findings show that more than 65% of male construction workers have never been screened for prostate cancer, and 81% report delaying screenings.

The AIA/Deltek Architecture Billings Index for July 2025.

WEST BEND, Wis. (Aug. 28, 2025) — Manitou has launched five all-new large-frame skid steers and compact track loaders ranging in operating capacity from 3,250 pounds to 3,600 pounds.

SAVANNAH, Ga. (Aug. 26, 2025) — JCB North America (JCB) announced its partnership with the National Hispanic Contractors Association (NAHICA), reinforcing its commitment to advancing Hispanic participation, leadership and entrepreneurship in U.S. construction.

WASHINGTON (Aug. 14, 2025) — Construction input prices increased 0.4% in July 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 released today. Nonresidential construction input prices also increased 0.4% for the month.