73% of Women in Construction Experience Bias on the Job, Says Latest STACK Report

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STACK Construction Technologies released its State of Women in Construction 2026 Report, uncovering the current state of women’s roles in the industry by identifying the top friction points in a male-dominated field. Conducted with third-party research firm Censuswide, data reveals the obstacles plaguing women in construction such as bias and harassment, while also highlighting important opportunities for upskilling, mentorship and more. Thirty-five percent of C-Suite male and female respondents believe construction will never be an ideal job for women to participate in, further promoting an archaic stereotype that should be addressed from the top down. That said, women continue to … Read more

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Miron Construction Earns Wellness Council of Wisconsin Mental Health in the Workplace Certificate

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Mircon Construction recently received the Mental Health in the Workplace certificate from the Wellness Council of Wisconsin.The certificate is designed to help Wisconsin-based organizations build and sustain a mentally healthy work environment by focusing on five essential pillars: awareness and education, leadership engagement, policies and procedures, employee support and inclusion and measurement and growth. Miron has a broad range of policies and initiatives that reflect care for the mental well-being of the team, including: The Miron Mental Health Hub Redefining TOUGH program Excellence Tips of the Day focused on mental well-being Be More than a Bystander Training Access to free … Read more

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Top-Performing 2026 Construction Companies Named by ABC

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Associated Builders and Contractors recently released its 2026 Top Performers lists, recognizing its contractor members’ outstanding achievements in health and safety, quality and project excellence, ranked by number of hours worked. “These contractors — which build the nation’s most enduring, innovative, high-quality construction projects — develop smart strategies that create a clear path for success, regardless of the circumstances,” said Michael Bellaman, ABC president and CEO. “ABC Top Performers all share commonalities like participation in ABC’s STEP Health and Safety Management System and ABC’s Accredited Quality Contractor credential. They find opportunity amid uncertainty, embrace competition, cultivate positive company culture, prioritize … Read more

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New DBIA Primer Provides Targeted Guidance for Progressive Design-Build Projects

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The Design-Build Institute of America has released its Progressive Design-Build Done Right: Progressive Design-Build Best Practices primer, providing specific guidance for owners and practitioners using Progressive Design-Build. PDB now represents roughly one-third of all Design-Build procurements, according to FMI’s 2024 Design-Build Utilization Study. As Design-Build is projected to reach 47% of U.S. construction spending and exceed $1 trillion by 2028, PDB’s share continues to expand on projects facing technical complexity, cost volatility and evolving scope. This new publication builds on DBIA’s Design-Build Done Right Universal Best Practices and responds directly to PDB’s accelerating adoption. While grounded in the same collaborative … Read more

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 Showcases Innovation + Industry Momentum

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Spanning more than 3 million square feet of exhibit space and featuring over 2,000 exhibitors, CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 drew more than 140,000 construction professionals from 128 countries to Las Vegas, Nevada. Held March 3-7, the event brought together contractors, manufacturers, technology leaders and workforce advocates to showcase new equipment, emerging technologies and solutions designed to help the construction sector build more efficiently, safely and sustainably — while maintaining strong industry momentum. Highlights included: Innovations to define the next jobsite Across the show floor, manufacturers unveiled technologies and equipment designed to define the next generation of construction jobsites, while technology innovators across … Read more

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