Recruiting AI and SMS texting bring innovation to the construction candidate experience through persobalized hiring. 

Takeuchi-Mfg., global compact equipment provider, has announced that Founder and President Akio Takeuchi has stepped down, and his son, Toshiya Takeuchi, will now serve as president of Takeuchi. He is the second president in the history of Takeuchi Manufacturing. Details here.

With the addition of Five Star Equipment Leasing and Rental  LLC, Cross Country Infrastructure Services Inc. gains an established equipment rental player in the central United States and at the crossroads of a multitude of oil and gas and infrastructure projects. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

U.S. Green Building Council residential report shows LEED certified green homes hitting all-time high. Details here. 

The Dodge Momentum Index for nonresidential building projects retreated 4.6% in July to 138.9, down from the revised June reading of 145.6. The lower reading for the Momentum Index in July was due to a 10.2% pullback by its institutional segment, following a 6.0% increase in June. The commercial construction segment in July was basically flat, slipping a slight 0.3%.

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has teamed up with SkillsUSA, a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives to help provide America with a skilled and developed workforce.