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Workforce Crunch Ahead: Construction Labor Demand Outpaces Supply

by Construction Executive | Feb 9, 2026
Nuts + Bolts | Business | Business Development | Economy | News Briefs | Recruitment | Retention | Workforce

The U.S. construction industry needs 349,000 new workers by 2026 to address labor shortages and balance supply and demand.
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Heads or Tails: Deloitte’s 2026 Construction Industry Outlook

by Construction Executive | Feb 6, 2026
Research | Artificial Intelligence | Business | Business Development | Economy | Equipment | Nuts + Bolts | Recruitment | Retention | Technology | Tools | Uncategorized | Workforce

A new report from Deloitte, “2026 Engineering and Construction Industry Outlook,” identifies significant headwinds facing the industry in 2026.

Dry Data: Zero-Water Data Center Design

by Construction Executive | Feb 5, 2026
News Briefs | Artificial Intelligence | CSR | Culture | Nuts + Bolts | Technology

Microsoft is introducing water-free cooling systems in data centers to enhance sustainability, saving 33 million gallons annually, with wider deployment expected in 2027.
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Connected and Protected: Digital Safety Tools for Construction

by Construction Executive | Feb 4, 2026
Research | Culture | Nuts + Bolts | Organization Culture | Safety | Technology | Workforce Management

The “2025 Construction Industry Safety Challenges Report” examines how safety performance is being influenced by labor pressures, cost challenges and the adoption of emerging technologies.
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Kwest Group’s Jeff Mustard

by Construction Executive | Feb 3, 2026
Nuts + Bolts | Careers | Job Interview | Leadership | Workforce

After serving as a Navy submarine sonar technician, Jeff Mustard is now pursuing a construction management degree at Bowling Green State University and interning at Kwest Group.

Cyber, Secured: Cybersecurity Beyond the IT Team

by Kevin Soohoo | Feb 2, 2026
Upgrade | Artificial Intelligence | BIM | Cybersecurity | Nuts + Bolts | Project Management | Technology | Workforce Management

The cyber landscape in 2026 is full of twists and turns. Contractors can navigate them successfully by focusing on three key pillars.
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Steeling the Construction Industry

by Construction Executive | Dec 16, 2025
Nuts + Bolts | Research

Steel prices are on an average decline since their pandemic-era uptick.
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Moving the Needle: Advanced Analytics in Construction

by Senthil Subramanian | Dec 16, 2025
Nuts + Bolts | Business | Business Development | Data Analytics | Technology | Upgrade

Making business decisions with your gut can only get you so far. While experience can help you make quick choices, your intuition can’t replace cold, hard facts.
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