Category: Construction News
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Experts Call for Better Use of OSHA Injury Data to Prevent Workplace Accidents
Each year, millions of U.S. workers are injured on the job, yet the full scope of workplace injuries remains unclear. A recent article published in the American Journal of Public Health highlights the gaps in current injury reporting systems — and proposes a new path forward. In their March 2025 paper, Dr. David Michaels of…
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Alicia Boler Davis Named President of Ford Pro, Bringing Automotive and Tech Expertise
Ford Motor Company has named Alicia Boler Davis president of Ford Pro, the automaker’s commercial business unit, effective October 1. Davis brings over 30 years of experience spanning automotive, technology, and customer operations, including leadership roles at General Motors, Amazon and most recently as CEO of Alto Pharmacy. She succeeds Andrew Frick, who has led…
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Pavement Preservation Leader James S. Moulthrop Dies at 86
James S. Moulthrop, a national leader in pavement preservation and recycling and former executive director of FP2 Inc., died Friday, Aug. 15. He was 86. Moulthrop retired in January 2022 after serving FP2, formerly the Foundation for Pavement Preservation, since 2009. Over his career, he promoted environmentally sustainable road practices and worked to secure federal…
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Pavement Preservation Leader James S. Moulthrop Dies at 86
James S. Moulthrop, a national leader in pavement preservation and recycling and former executive director of FP2 Inc., died Friday, Aug. 15. He was 86. Moulthrop retired in January 2022 after serving FP2, formerly the Foundation for Pavement Preservation, since 2009. Over his career, he promoted environmentally sustainable road practices and worked to secure federal…
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CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026: Celebrating Over a Century of Construction Innovation
As the countdown begins for CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026, the construction industry’s largest North American trade show is honoring its 117-year legacy as a catalyst for equipment innovation and industry progress. What started in 1909 as the “Road Show” in Columbus, Ohio — with just 40 manufacturers in a 40,000-sq-ft exhibit hall — has grown into a…
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ABC Report Highlights Safety Practices That Cut Jobsite Incidents by 85%
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has released its 2025 Health and Safety Performance Report, providing a data-driven look at the safety practices helping construction firms significantly reduce jobsite incidents. The report analyzes more than 1 billion work hours logged by participating contractors in 2024, highlighting how involvement in ABC’s STEP Safety Management System leads to…
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DPR Construction Hosts Design Camp for Girls to Address Women’s Underrepresentation in Trades
DPR Construction and Girls Inc. partnered to host a two-day Design & Build Camp at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, introducing 25 girls aged 10-14 to construction careers through hands-on activities and jobsite experiences. DPR Construction and Girls Inc. hosted a Design & Build Camp at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia project site Aug. 5-6, providing…
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June 2025 Construction Unemployment Rate Holds Steady Nationwide, Varies by State
The national not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rate for June 2025 was 3.4%, according to an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). This marks a slight 0.1 percentage point increase from June 2024. The state-by-state analysis found that: 18 states reported lower construction unemployment rates…
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JCB Secures $45M U.S. Marine Corps Contract for 4CX Backhoe Loaders
JCB has signed a five-year, $45 million contract to provide its 4CX backhoe loaders to the United States Marine Corps. The agreement covers equipment delivery, attachments testing, and operator training, supporting a broad range of tactical and engineering missions. This marks the second major contract between JCB and the U.S. Marine Corps in recent years,…
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Wipfli Report Shows Construction Industry Still in Early Stages of Digital Transformation
A new report from advisory and accounting firm Wipfli highlights the construction industry’s continued push toward digital transformation — despite facing significant hurdles in tech adoption and integration. Based on a survey of 308 construction executives, the 2025 State of Technology in Construction Report reveals a growing appetite for innovation, especially in areas like AI…