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Cobot's Proxie Gen 2 robot can automatically determine when materials need moving, identify where they should go, and generate tasks without human direction. The mobile manipulation capability enables the robot to handle material handling workflows with minimal human oversight.
The Associated General Contractors (AGC) is now accepting registrations for its collective bargaining training program. The training equips construction professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively navigate labor negotiations and agreements.
The Navy's industrial base review projects a need for 174,000 new workers in defense manufacturing, creating a significant workforce gap. GrayMatter Robotics argues that autonomous finishing systems and robotics can help fill this labor shortage and maintain manufacturing readiness.
AGC has been recognized as a 2026 Washington DC Top Workplace, reflecting the company's commitment to employee satisfaction and workplace culture. The recognition highlights AGC's standing as an employer of choice in the construction industry.
DFI's Educational Trust is providing scholarships and grants to support early-career professionals entering the deep foundations field. The initiative aims to build a stronger pipeline of qualified talent for the construction industry.
The construction industry is experiencing solid growth in mid-2026, with data center projects serving as a major economic driver for contractors. Strong demand and resilient builder performance suggest the sector is maintaining momentum despite broader economic uncertainties.
The U.S. robotics industry experienced double-digit growth in 2025, driven primarily by adoption in the food industry and other non-manufacturing sectors. This expansion signals growing demand for robotic solutions beyond traditional manufacturing applications.
The Labor Department released four new opinion letters clarifying wage and hour rules on issues affecting construction employers, including overtime calculations and worker classification. Construction companies should review these guidance documents to ensure payroll practices comply with federal requirements.
ABC has announced the 2026 Construction Workforce Awards recipients, recognizing excellence among construction professionals and organizations. The awards highlight outstanding contributions and achievements within the construction industry's workforce.
Washington State has updated its Janitorial Workload Calculator, an online tool that measures job demands and assesses musculoskeletal injury risk for janitorial workers. The updated version now applies to large commercial and office building environments, helping quantify workload in these settings.
Virnetta Woodbury, a project manager at Brasfield & Gorrie, has authored a children's career workbook that goes beyond her regular job responsibilities. Her work highlights efforts to introduce young people to construction career opportunities.
OSHA has updated its Voluntary Protection Programs policy to require seven elements of safety and health management systems, effective June 16, expanding from the previous four-element framework established in January 2020. Construction companies participating in VPP must now align their safety programs with these additional management system components.
The proposed Federal Labor Contracts Arbitration (FLCA) legislation would require federally appointed arbitrators to impose binding labor contracts on private-sector employers and unions if they cannot reach agreement within compressed negotiation timelines. This mechanism would shift contract-setting power away from direct negotiation between parties to third-party arbitration.
Microbot Medical partnered with Lovell Government Services, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business, to expand access to robotic surgery systems for federal programs. This partnership aims to make advanced surgical robotics more available to veterans through established government vendor channels.
Construction workers are willing to adopt AI on jobsites, but a lack of hands-on training is creating a significant gap that could leave the industry behind as adoption picks up. DEWALT's research highlights the urgent need for practical training programs to help the workforce effectively use AI tools.
The AGC Education & Research Foundation has established a new endowment in partnership with Monadnock Construction to support construction education and workforce development. The endowment will fund scholarships, training programs, and research initiatives to address labor shortages in the construction industry.
Frampton Construction delivered Le Creuset's new South Carolina distribution campus in 12 months despite challenging site conditions and a tight timeline. The project succeeded through coordinated planning, creative problem-solving, and strong collaboration between the contractor and client.
Nyoki Mokeba has been named ABC's 2026 Young Professional of the Year, recognizing excellence in the construction industry. Mokeba emphasizes that success requires both sacrifice and hard work, serving as an inspiration to emerging construction professionals.