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Employees brace for AI-driven change: survey
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Employees are bracing for change as AI adds anxiety about job security and stability, according to a Gusto survey of 1,000 U.S. workers in June. The HR software company’s report was published earlier this month. …
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What to Know Before Replacing Your Garage Door
Your garage door plays a significant role in your home’s security, appearance, and functionality. It’s often the largest moving part of your house and is used multiple times a day, sometimes without much thought. However, when it starts creaking, sagging, or no longer works as it used to, replacing it becomes inevitable. If you’ve reached…
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Construction pros react to interest rate decision
Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Contractors hoping for relief from the Federal Reserve will have to wait a while longer. The central bank held its benchmark federal funds interest rate steady Wednesday afternoon in the range of 4.25% to 4.5%. The decision…
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F.H. Paschen Joins Charlottesville Leaders and Mass Transit Riders to Celebrate New Bus Shelter at High-Traffic Stop
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA – For years, riders of Charlottesville Area Transit (CAT) have spoken up: the buses come late, the wait times are long, and there’s often nowhere to sit or take cover from the elements. That all changed today for one of Charlottesville’s busiest stops, as F.H. Paschen joined local leaders, CAT representatives, and transit…
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The Greying of the Suburbs: Why Local Governments Must Act Now on Senior Housing
When one thinks of the suburban communities around Chicago, it’s natural to imagine young families, Little League games, and cul-de-sac barbecues. These images reflect the post-war boom that fueled the growth of collar counties like DuPage, Kane, Kendall, Lake and Will. But today, a quieter, yet powerful shift is underway. And it is one that’s…
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Hitachi Construction Machinery Europe Restructures Leadership to Drive Growth and Agility
Hitachi Construction Machinery in Europe has announced the appointment of Dr. Hubertus Muenster as Director of Sales, Rental, and Distribution Management, effective July 1, 2025. The leadership change is part of a broader restructuring of the company’s Sales & Marketing division, with the goal of becoming more responsive to market needs and closer to its…
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Don’t settle: Why to hire top construction talent
Kevin French is CEO of Scarborough, Maine-based construction management firm Landry/French Construction. Opinions are the author’s own. One of the most impactful decisions a business leader can make is choosing who they surround themselves with. During my career, I’ve learned that high-performing individuals — those who love what they do and consistently act in the…
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ICE raids leave future of construction labor in limbo
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. In the first half of the year, one word continued to appear in headlines surrounding broad economic and political change: “uncertainty.” Construction Dive’s Uncertainty Series delves into how this lack of clarity is affecting contractors and what…
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Snickers maker Mars to invest $2B in US manufacturing through 2026
Food giant Mars plans to invest $2 billion by the end of 2026 to expand its U.S. manufacturing capabilities and boost product innovation. The M&M’s, Snickers and Ben’s Original maker said the investment will boost production in America, where 94% of Mars’ products sold are manufactured locally. Mars previously spent $6 billion during the past…