Construction Industry News

MENASHA, Wis. (May 13, 2025) — Faith Technologies Incorporated (FTI), a national organization focused on engineering, construction, manufacturing and clean energy, has been awarded a Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health for the fourth consecutive year by Mental Health America (MHA).

TOWSON, Md. (May 13, 2025) — DeWalt, a Stanley Black & Decker brand and provider of total jobsite solutions, is further advancing its construction technology offerings with the launch of MSUITE Hangers, a hanger placement software addressing how mechanical, electrical and plumbing (MEP) and industrial contractors approach hanger layout and modeling. 

May 7, 2025 — Construction workers, firefighters, military personnel and doctors — these are the “toughest jobs in America,” according to a new survey.

The poll included 2,000 Americans (1,000 of whom are trade workers), asking respondents what they believe the “toughest” jobs are and what comes to mind when they think of “tough jobs.”    

DETROIT (May 12, 2025) — Two longtime Detroit-area construction executives, Matt Evans and Kent Jackson, have partnered to launch Invictus Builders LLC, a new commercial construction management firm in Detroit. Owners Evans, CEO, and Jackson, chief operating officer (COO), have tapped Dennis Archer Jr.

ST. LOUIS (May 12, 2025) — Lily Volz joined Tarlton Corp. — a large, women-owned general contracting, construction management and design-build firm — as a project engineer. 

ORLANDO, Fla. (May 12, 2025) — RedTeam Software, a provider of construction management solutions, announced the launch of Unified Login, a new feature that allows users to access all RedTeam applications with a single set of credentials. This enhancement simplifies access, strengthens security, and eliminates the need for workaround processes, delivering a more seamless experience for clients using RedTeam Flex, Fieldlens by RedTeam and TeamPlayer for RedTeam Flex.

WASHINGTON (May 2, 2025) — The construction industry added 11,000 jobs in April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 143,000 jobs, an increase of 1.7%.

ITASCA, Ill. (May 5, 2025) — Werner, a global manufacturer of climbing products and fall protection equipment, is supporting the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) and their National Safety Stand-Down initiative by hosting safety training events across the country throughout May.

MANCHESTER, N.H. (April 29, 2025) — Newforma announced Peter Cannone as its new CEO, effective April 24. With a track record of scaling software-as-a-service (SaaS) and cloud-based businesses into premier market leaders, Cannone brings extensive experience from companies like DemandScience, ThriveHive/New Media. 

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BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (April 24, 2025) — Hoar Construction has promoted Jason Bennett and Brady Johnson to region presidents, a strategic move that creates new roles to strengthen leadership in key markets, including Nashville; Chattanooga; Washington, D.C.; Austin; Houston and North Texas.

ADAIRSVILLE, Ga. (April 22, 2025) — SAKAI America announced the start of production for its popular 54-inch soil compactor in North America. Previously produced in Japan and imported, the SV204 has begun rolling off the assembly line at SAKAI’s Adairsville, Georgia, manufacturing plant.

NEW YORK (April 23, 2025) — The American Arbitration Association (AAA), the global provider of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), in partnership with its National Construction Dispute Resolution Committee (NCDRC), has developed a set of best practices to help parties, counsel and arbitrators effectively manage the electronic discovery (e-discovery) process in construction arbitrations.

BOSTON (April 21, 2025) — Total construction starts were up 3% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.1 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts grew 6%, residential starts decreased 5%, while nonbuilding starts increased 9%. On a year-to-date basis through March, total construction starts were down 1% from last year.

LEWIS CENTER, Ohio (April 11, 2025) — The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) announced the election of its new executive board. The new board members were selected at the ACPA Annual Meeting and Awards Presentation on Jan. 22 in Las Vegas, Nevada, during World of Concrete 2025.

PHOENIX (April 15, 2025) — Graycor Construction Company has hired 30-year industry veteran Brett Helm as general manager of its Southwest Division. Part of Graycor’s senior leadership team, Helm is charged with leading the company’s regional talent pipeline and diversifying and expanding its presence across commercial real estate growth markets.

Pella, Iowa (April 18, 2025) — M&D Truck and Equipment of Monroe, Wisconsin, has added the Thunder Creek lineup of field fueling and service solutions to its product offering of construction, agricultural, turf and support equipment. The company specializes in the resale of heavy, compact and support equipment into a variety of industries throughout southwestern and central Wisconsin.

WASHINGTON (April 15, 2025) — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 8.5 months in March, according to an ABC member survey conducted March 20 to April 6. The reading is up 0.3 months since March 2024.

Backlog increased on a monthly basis for all nonresidential subsegments in March. Over the past year, however, only the infrastructure category has experienced a meaningful increase in backlog.

IRVING, Texas (April 15, 2025) — After eight years as CEO and nearly 45 years of service, Caterpillar Inc. Chairman and CEO D. James Umpleby III will become executive chairman of the board effective May 1. Chief Operating Officer (COO) Joseph E. Creed, a 28-year Caterpillar veteran, will succeed him as CEO and join the board of directors May 1.

GRAND RAPIDS, Minn. (April 14, 2025) — Effective April 14, 2025, Anna Christine Sgro has been appointed president of Yanmar Compact Equipment's North American region. In her new role, Sgro will focus on enhancing organizational integration, improving financial performance and driving customer success through innovative product and service development. Together with her team, she aims to establish Yanmar CE as a leader in the compact equipment industry in North America.