Tue.May 13, 2025

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The Rise of Autonomous Excavators in Modern Construction

The Constructor

Autonomous excavators are redefining whats possible in construction. By integrating artificial intelligence, precision sensors, and robotic control systems, these machines can perform complex earthmoving tasks without a human operator on board. The result? Increased accuracy, efficiency, and safety at a time when the industry faces labor shortages and growing productivity demands.

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$500M Kelso Solar Project breaks ground in Missouri

Construction Dive

Renewables developer Arevon Energy is supplying Meta with its 430-megawatt project in Scott County.

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Feed the Flock Gala Brings in $100,000 to Support Catawba County

PC Construction

On May 9, PCs North Carolina team got dressed up for a night on the town to support the Catawba County community. The 12th Annual Feed the Flock Gala brought together a crowd of 450 who helped raise over $100,000 to benefit The Corner Table. In 2024, the Corner Tables Community Kitchen program provided nearly 72,000 meals to those in need, with an additional 6,500 meals served through their Frozen Meal Program.

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Chicago builder expands modular pipeline

Construction Dive

Z Modular, the offsite construction arm of steel pipe and tube manufacturer Zekelman Industries, has brought in new leadership to support the growth push.

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How Top Firms Protect Margins in Costly Construction Markets

Construction companies face shifting labor markets, volatile material pricing, and global supply chain disruptions that threaten profitability. This guide details how industry leaders are replacing outdated budgeting with incremental funding, adopting regional procurement, and using digital tools for real-time financial oversight. Learn how to deploy workforce agility, connected jobsite monitoring, automated procurement, and cost simulation models to preserve margin stability.

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Winding roads lead to the perfect destination for Eric Wolters

The Korte Company

Eric Wolters wasnt raised with a construction background. His father wasnt a contractor or handyman he was a commodity broker. As a kid growing up in Collinsville, Illinois, he thought hed eventually run a funeral home like his uncles. In school, he never even took a shop class. Instead, he earned a degree in mortuary science from Southern Illinois University Carbondale in 1999.

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Associated Builders and Contractors Releases Latest Construction Spending Analysis

Construction Superintendent Magazine

National nonresidential construction spending decreased.5% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.25 trillion. Spending was down on a monthly basis in 11 of the 16 nonresidential subcategories. Private nonresidential spending fell.8%, while public nonresidential construction spending was down.2% in March.

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Burns & McDonnell opens new office in San Antonio

Construction Dive

The move expands the Missouri-based contractor’s presence in the Lone Star State and will enable it to meet growing demand for infrastructure.

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Construction Backlog Reaches 20-Month High, Says ABC

ENR Construction

Contractors remain concerned about the implications of tariffs going forward.

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DOT awards $3.2B to 180 projects

Construction Dive

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Biden administration left the Transportation Department with 3,200 unobligated grants.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.