Day: March 16, 2026

Construction’s latest jobs data shows slow start to 2026

U.S. contractors had 231,000 open positions on the last day of January, according to the…

Builders face uncertainty without new highway bill: association exec

After meeting with congressional committee members during CONEXPO, the government affairs lead for Associated Equipment…

Trump’s temporary 10% tariff faces further legal scrutiny

Two businesses say the president is unlawfully leveraging the Section 122 statute, echoing similar arguments…

How to tell if you should switch from bidding to negotiated work

Deciding how to pursue contracts can vary depending on clients and sectors, writes the CEO…

AI, highway bill dominate builders’ focus

In the most recent earnings calls and financial reports, contractors focused on the frenzy around…

AI as a force multiplier in the era of the estimator talent gap

As senior estimators retire faster than they can be replaced, AI is emerging as the…