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SAN ANGELO, TX — Hoar Construction has opened an office in San Angelo, Texas, formally establishing its West Texas Office and reinforcing its long-standing presence and continued investment in the region. Hoar’s West Texas team will operate out of the newly renovated Technology Tower on Loop 306, a project the company completed in 2025. Hoar has been active in West Texas since 2010, with projects in markets including San Angelo, Abilene, Midland, Lubbock, and surrounding communities.

TAMPA, FL — Hoar Construction announces the promotion of Matt Valentine to Division Manager in its Florida Division, overseeing project management, preconstruction, and business development efforts for the company’s office in Tampa, Florida. He brings 15 years of experience in construction and will work to expand Hoar’s project and client base throughout the state.

HOUSTON, TX — Black & Veatch announces four strategic new hires in its Houston, Texas, office to continue its work with the energy majors based in the city as well as other critical infrastructure work in power, water, grid, and related digital infrastructure across the state and the region. The company recently hired Robert Carpenter, Saood Baig, and Andres Macia, strengthening the firm’s technical and commercial capabilities while reinforcing its long-standing commitment to the Texas market.

The Construction Mental Health Alliance (CMHA) recently launched its Industry Pledge, which includes measurable goals and invites construction leaders to protect the physical and mental health of their workforce by committing to: "For too long, our industry has asked workers to power through pain, both physical and mental, without the support they deserve," said Scott Greenhaus, CMHA President. “The Industry Pledge gives every company a way to lead with intention.

ORLANDO, FL — PCL Construction Enterprises Inc. announces the promotion of Rick Goldman to Regional Vice President, extending his leadership overseeing operations for Florida to include Minneapolis, Minnesota, and PCL’s in-house theming contractor. Goldman has nearly three decades of experience and a career built entirely within PCL. Goldman joined PCL in 1997 as a Project Engineer in the Orlando, Florida, office and has since built his career across the company.

If you’re running a construction business today, the workforce shortage is not an abstract issue. Demand for infrastructure continues to accelerate, while the industry faces a labor gap that cannot be solved by hiring alone. The challenge is real, and so is the opportunity to redefine how the workforce is built, trained, and empowered.

The construction industry, long perceived as a hands-on and analog sector, has undergone rapid digital transformation in recent years. With the adoption of Building Information Modeling, drones, robotics, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, and cloud-based project management systems, today’s construction companies are deeply reliant on technology and data. This digital expansion has introduced new vulnerabilities, making the construction sector an increasingly attractive target for cybercriminals.

JCB North America continues to make significant progress on its $500 million manufacturing facility in San Antonio, Texas. The state-of-the-art facility, located on a 400-acre site, is expected to create 1,500 jobs and will serve as a hub for producing JCB’s telehandlers and mobile elevating work platforms. The project, the single largest investment in the company’s 80-year history, remains on schedule, with hiring set to begin in late-2025 and production launching in mid-2026.

JCB North America continues to make significant progress on its $500 million manufacturing facility in San Antonio, Texas. The state-of-the-art facility, located on a 400-acre site, is expected to create 1,500 jobs and will serve as a hub for producing JCB’s telehandlers and mobile elevating work platforms. The project, the single largest investment in the company’s 80-year history, remains on schedule, with hiring set to begin in late-2025 and production launching in mid-2026.

JCB North America continues to make significant progress on its $500 million manufacturing facility in San Antonio, Texas. The state-of-the-art facility, located on a 400-acre site, is expected to create 1,500 jobs and will serve as a hub for producing JCB’s telehandlers and mobile elevating work platforms. The project, the single largest investment in the company’s 80-year history, remains on schedule, with hiring set to begin in late-2025 and production launching in mid-2026.