BEDFORD, Mass. (Dec. 19, 2024) — Total construction starts increased 5% in November to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.2 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts grew 2%, nonbuilding starts moved 16% higher, while residential building starts fell 1%. On a year-to-date basis through November, total construction starts were up 5% from the first 11 months of 2023.

STAMFORD, Conn. (Dec. 18, 2024) — United Rentals Inc. has launched its Excavation Safety Training for Competent Persons Program, offering an interactive approach to teaching trench and excavation safety. Designed to enhance compliance and productivity, the program has engaging activities for the learner to apply their knowledge in key areas tailored to one of most hazardous tasks in construction.

WASHINGTON (Dec. 10, 2024) — Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator remained unchanged at 8.4 months in November, according to an ABC member survey conducted Nov. 20 to Dec. 3. The reading is down 0.1 months from November 2023.

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (Dec 10, 2024) — Liebherr recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art logistics center in Tupelo, Mississippi. Located at the Hive Business Park, this advanced facility represents a milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to strengthening distribution capabilities across the Americas.

BASILDON, England (Dec. 16, 2024) — A special edition compact track loader from CNH construction brand CASE Construction Equipment was on display at the YouTube Theater in Inglewood, California, at the Helping Hands charity concert. Held on Dec. 13, this annual event is organized by the rock band Metallica’s All Within My Hands charitable foundation.

ALACHUA, Fla. (Dec. 11, 2024) — The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization — expanded programs in 2024 to further its commitment to changing lives through construction education.