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Nonunion Trades Shaped 2024 GOP Gains, Reports ABC

Survey ties GOP wins to nonunion trades; PLA policy risks labor access, costs and bid competition.
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John Wyatt
May 9, 2026
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ABC/Harris Poll: nonunion crews dominate workforce and voter base; PLA mandates may limit bids and raise costs.


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Construction Safety Equipment

ABC: STEP Cuts Jobsite Incidents by 85 Percent Rate

A report ties STEP safety systems to major TRIR and DART reductions across construction.
W&C Staff
May 4, 2026
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A report from the associated group ties STEP safety systems to major TRIR and DART reductions across construction.


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Submit Now For W&C Top 50 Contractors 2026!

Enter W&C’s Top 50 Contractors; share history, team photos and data for the August feature.
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John Wyatt
April 30, 2026
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Enter W&C’s Top 50 Contractors; share history, team photos and data for the August feature.


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NWCB 2026

NWCB Hosts Exclusive Tour of Carpenters Training Center

NWCB’s 2026 event in Las Vegas pairs education with a hands-on training center tour.
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John Wyatt
April 23, 2026
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The bureau's 2026 event in Las Vegas pairs education with a hands-on training center tour.



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Eagleview Launches AI Engine Powered by 25+ Years of Verified Property Intelligence

New GeoAI Platform Uses Aerial Imagery and Property Data to Streamline Roofing, Inspection and Maintenance Workflows
W&C Staff
April 22, 2026
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Eagleview’s new Horizon platform combines AI agents with high-resolution property intelligence to help contractors, insurers and property managers identify opportunities, assess damage and prioritize projects faster.


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Construction Labor Gap Is a Pipeline Failure

Labor shortages persist as fewer entrants join the trades, forcing contractors to rethink pipelines.
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John Dorer
April 19, 2026
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Contractors face a 349K worker shortfall driven by weak entry-level pipelines, not hiring effort.


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USG Highlights Market Trends at BUILD26 Event

The company’s John Pappas outlines market shifts, risks and growth areas for wall and ceiling contractors.
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John Wyatt
April 16, 2026
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The company’s John Pappas outlines market shifts, risks and growth areas for wall and ceiling contractors.


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Equip Academy Helps Contractors Grow Business

The show, scheduled in October, provides dealers, contractors and others a platform to learn from each other through dedicated peer-to-peer networking events.
April 14, 2026
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The show, scheduled in October, provides dealers, contractors and others a platform to learn from each other through dedicated peer-to-peer networking events.


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FMI: 2026 Construction Outlook Shows Uneven Gains

FMI forecasts flat construction activity with growth led by infrastructure and data centers.
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John Wyatt
April 10, 2026
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FMI Corp., a construction-focused consulting firm, warns of a fragmented 2026: modest growth, weak core sectors and rising data center demand reshaping contractors’ strategies.



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ABC Reports Historic Slowdown in Construction Hiring, Minimal Workforce Turnover

Construction hiring hit a record low in February as contractors held crews and job openings declined.
W&C Staff
April 1, 2026
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Construction hiring hit a record low in February as contractors held crews and job openings declined.


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