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The construction industry will need to attract hundreds of thousands of new workers largely to offset retirements and meet renewed spending growth, or risk worsening labor shortages that could drive up costs and slow critical infrastructure projects.

The Slag Cement Association announced Herb Moeckel of Ozinga as its next President.

The latest version of NFPA LiNK introduces powerful new tools and an AI assistant, helping professionals apply safety standards with confidence and speed.

While data centers and power projects are driving commercial demand, contractors say economic uncertainty and workforce shortages could affect residential and mixed-use construction in 2026, according to a new AGC and Sage survey.

Quadrant Performance Materials announced that its EnviroSeal insulation products have received the A.I.R. Seal of Excellence, recognizing the company’s commitment to quality, performance and industry best practices.

QXO has increased its recently announced equity financing to $3 billion, adding $1.8 billion led by Apollo and Temasek.

Construction employment declined by 11,000 in December and the unemployment rate among workers with recent construction experience jumped to 5.0 percent, AGC said, even as many firms still plan to add headcount in 2026 if they can find qualified workers amid persistent labor shortages.

AWCI is relaunching its Steel—Doing It Right training program in 2026 as a fully modernized, digital-first curriculum that delivers in-depth, expert-led education on cold-formed steel framing for today’s construction professionals.

Pioneering designer's death marks a key chapter in construction innovation, as his digitally driven methods forced contractors, engineers and fabricators to reinvent how complex buildings are delivered.