Oct. 9, 2024 – The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence represents a new technological paradigm for the construction industry, with global leading solutions and companies in construction focused on helping the people who build our infrastructure, according to Matt Abeles, vice president, construction technology and innovation, Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). “The last three tech reports have focused on construction-specific technologies,…
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Construction Employment Spikes in September; 25,000 Jobs Added
The construction industry added 25,000 jobs on net in September, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment is up by 238,000 jobs, an increase of 3.0%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 17,900 positions on net, with growth in two of the three…
Read MoreWerk-Brau Golf Classic Raises Money for Construction Angels
It was a great day for golf and networking at the second annual Werk-Brau Golf Classic to benefit Construction Angels held recently on the Scarlet Course at the Ohio State University Golf Club. The event raised over $100,000 to aid families of fallen construction workers in Ohio. The sold-out field of 36 foursomes included contractors across the state – from…
Read MoreCDE to Commission Second Wash Plant in Texas for Resolve Aggregates
Since partnering with washing experts CDE in 2015, Resolve Aggregates has met production objectives at one site, relocated to grow and maximize opportunities on another, and expanded its wash plant to explore new markets. Now, the sand and gravel company is investing in its second CDE plant for a new greenfield site in Fannin County, Texas. Resolve Aggregates has been…
Read MoreARTBA Advocates for Apprenticeship Program
American Road and Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) member Nick DiBartolo, vice president at Rogers Group Inc., and Prianka Sharma, ARTBA vice president and counsel for regulatory affairs, met July 16 with the White House Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) to discuss the Department of Labor (DOL)’s final rule on the National Apprenticeship Program. John Ladd, administrator of DOL’s…
Read MoreTeleo Named One of Fast Company’s World’s Most Innovative Companies
Teleo, a company building autonomous technology for heavy construction equipment, announced it has made Fast Company’s prestigious list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies of 2024. Teleo has been ranked in the top 10 for the most innovative robotics companies. The company earned the honor based on introducing Supervised Autonomy, its proprietary blend of autonomy and long-range remote operations, for…
Read MoreEpiroc Agrees to Acquire ACB+
Epiroc has agreed to acquire ACB+, a manufacturer of attachments and related couplers used by the construction industry. ACB+ is based in Saint Lager, France, and has several production facilities in the country. It manufactures attachments and quick couplers used on excavators for construction as well as related areas such as scrap recycling and deconstruction. Quick couplers are used…
Read MoreAGC of California’s Survey Unveils Industry Outlook for 2024
The Associated General Contractors of California (AGC of California) recently conducted a membership survey revealing feelings of optimism among contractors toward the future of the construction industry. A positive outlook is apparent as respondents anticipate favorable financial performance and recruitment opportunities for their companies in 2024. “The collective optimism of our members is the cornerstone driving the construction industry’s growth.…
Read MoreHolcim Names Gutovic CEO
Holcim’s board of directors appointed Miljan Gutovic as chief executive officer (CEO) of Holcim, effective May 1. He will succeed the current CEO Jan Jenisch, who will focus on his role as chairman and will stand for re-election at the AGM in May. Also, the board has tasked Jenisch to lead the planned U.S. listing of Holcim’s North America business.…
Read MoreDeere Makes Donation Match Commitment to Construction Angels
Continuing its commitment to the safety and wellbeing of the construction industry, John Deere announced that it is committed to matching donations, up to a total of $100,000, made to the Construction Angels nonprofit organization from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31. Construction Angels offers critical support when tragedy strikes, providing financial assistance, grief counseling services and long-term scholarship funding to…
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