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Construction Mental Health Score Rises

by Construction Executive | Oct 20, 2026
Nuts + Bolts | Business | Culture | Human Resources | News Briefs | Organization Culture | Productivity | Retention | Safety | Top Story | Topic | Total Human Health | Wellness | Workforce

The report surveyed 5,000 employed U.S. adults in June. Across all industries, 23% of respondents were classified at high mental health risk.
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Hall of Mirrors: Malachowsky Hall at UF

by Construction Executive | Oct 20, 2026
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Florida's Malachowsky Hall looks like something straight out of a futuristic fun house.

Construction Backlog Indicator Rises Again in September on Data Center Strength

by ABC | Oct 19, 2026
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Commercial and institutional construction backlog dipped in the middle of the year, but it has since risen to its highest level since 2025.

Lumber Holds Steady, Plywood Climbs

by Construction Executive | Oct 16, 2026
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Gordian reported an 11% quarterly increase in plywood costs and a 3% increase in pine-board prices.
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Why Culture at Your Construction Company Might Need an Audit

by Alla Volodina | Oct 16, 2026
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What culture audits might uncover are hidden liabilities that are greater than the financial liabilities on the balance sheet.
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Where Should Automation Stop on a Jobsite and Who Decides?

by Alex Troyer | Oct 15, 2026
Technology | Artificial Intelligence | Business | Business Risk | Leadership | Organization Culture | Productivity | Project Management | Top Story | Topic | Workforce

The future of construction will be defined by how thoughtfully leaders balance automation with human judgment, writes an industrial construction operations executive.

Building History: The New Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library

by Scott Berman | Oct 14, 2026
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From a sweeping living roof to massive rammed earth walls, JE Dunn turns an ambitious design into a highly sustainable presidential library built for generations to come.
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Before the Core Drill Starts: How Contractors Can Reduce the Risks Hidden Inside Concrete

by Sofia Brown | Oct 14, 2026
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Rebar, post-tension cables, electrical conduit, plumbing and communications lines are frequently embedded in concrete. Striking any of them can lead to injuries, structural concerns and more.
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