WASHINGTON (Dec. 10, 2024) — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.4 months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted Nov. 20 to Dec. 3. The reading is down 0.1 months from November 2023.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec 10, 2024) — Liebherr recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art logistics center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Located at the Hive Business Park, this advanced facility represents a milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening distribution capabilities across the Americas.

BASILDON, England (Dec. 16, 2024) — A special edition compact track loader from CNH construction brand CASE Construction Equipment was on display at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, at the Helping Hands charity concert. Held on Dec. 13, this annual event is organized by the rock band Metallica’s All Within My Hands charitable foundation.

ALACHUA, Fla. (Dec. 11, 2024) — The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization — expanded programs in 2024 to further its commitment to changing lives through construction education.

UPPER SADDLE RIVER, N.J. (Dec. 12, 2024) — EarthCam, a provider of live camera technology, content and services, announced the release of its newly upgraded Live Weather Service. Weather is a critical factor for construction management, and can cause delays, force-majeure claims, and safety concerns. EarthCam’s service features new weather sensors that generate on-location weather data, combined with live cameras to automate a complete record of jobsite conditions.

CHICAGO (Dec. 2, 2024) — BuiltWorlds’ recently released 2024 Offsite Construction Annual Benchmarking Report paints the sector as one in the midst of an evolution, revealing widespread internal prioritization of off-site construction as well as increasingly diversified facilities and methods.