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General contracting News

US construction keeps hiring as labor supply tightens

6 October 20266 October 2026 Fernando Nunes Contracting, Labor, Trends, United States 7 min read

US construction employment continues to grow faster than the wider labor market, but contractors are drawing... Read more

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Small Machine, Major Impact: How Skid Steers Drive Project Profitability

12 February 202612 February 2026 Sarah Rudge construction, Equipment, Labor 6 min read

Modern construction professionals face many challenges, from tight deadlines and rising labor costs to the constant... Read more

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Listicles Infrastructure

5 construction jobs America can’t fill in 2026

3 February 20263 February 2026 Molly Gilmore construction jobs, Labor, USA 5 min read

The US construction industry is facing a deepening labor challenge that shows little sign of easing... Read more

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Training Business Features

How project information management helps firms do more with fewer people

29 January 202629 January 2026 Iain Labor, Project Management, Volume 23 Issue 1 9 min read

For AECO, uncertainty is nothing new. What has changed is the intensity and concentration of the... Read more

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Employment News

Nearly Half a Million New Workers Needed to Meet US Construction Demand

4 February 20254 February 2025 Sarah Rudge construction, Labor, USA 5 min read

The US construction industry faces a significant labor challenge, with projections indicating a need for an... Read more

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