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Why Do New Construction Foremen Struggle? From schedule delays and crew management challenges to high rates of rework, it’s common for new construction foremen to struggle in adapting to their new role. Leading a crew carries a lot of responsibilities. Young or inexperienced foremen often deal with situations they have never faced before. Their ability to succeed is influenced by how prepared they are before those situations arise.

United Tool and Fastener is proud to offer DeWalt’s new atomic grinders on sale for a limited time. DeWalt is offering several of its new atomic and die grinders in its Summer 2026 Sale going on through September 30, 2026 or while supplies last. DeWalt grinders on sale include the new DCG420XB ATOMIC™ 20V MAX* Extended Die Grinder (Tool Only) for $349.99. This is the tool you want when working in narrow or tight areas on tough jobsites.

Authored by Mary Scott Nabers Public officials across the country are directing multimillion-dollar investments toward a new generation of public libraries. The facilities now being planned look very different from traditional libraries built decades ago. Books and research resources remain central, but modern projects increasingly combine education, technology access, workforce development, public meetings, cultural programming and lifelong learning under one roof.

Seasonally adjusted construction employment rose from June to July in 28 states, fell in 18 states and the District of Columbia and was flat in Oregon, North Dakota, Delaware and Nebraska, according to AGC’s analysis of BLS data posted on Aug. 21. Illinois added the most construction jobs (3,200, 1.3%), followed by Ohio (3,000, 1.1%), California (2,900, 0.3%), Florida (2,900, 0.4%) and Louisiana (2,300, 1.5%).

For nearly a decade, C3's database has been the backbone of our accreditation and compliance efforts. It has helped us track project activity, manage contractor information, monitor compliance, and provide valuable reporting to our stakeholders. Now, almost ten years after its original launch, we're excited to introduce the next evolution of that system: the C3 Portal. Built for the Future The construction industry has changed significantly over the last decade, and so has C3.

As Uvalde continues investing in its future, the expansion of Uvalde Memorial Hospital stands as a symbol of resilience, progress, and an unwavering commitment to the community’s long-term health and well-being. This addition to the existing hospital campus represents more than new construction; it reflects the city’s ongoing efforts to provide modern healthcare facilities while supporting the continued growth of the region.

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER), announced today the release of CraftPro®, its innovative online craft training tool designed to enable contractors, regardless of size, to train and upskill their teams. NCCER believes this will revolutionize construction education by providing contractors the ability to choose the targeted training their employees need without the cost of an onsite trainer or the expense of pulling workers off the jobsite.

Nonunion apprenticeship programs and participants were responsible for the vast majority of growth in construction registered apprenticeship programs, or RAPs, over the past five years, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Department of Labor data.

Authored by Charles Frantes and John Stautner, ConstructionCitizen.com: Norman E. Adams passed away Saturday, August 8, 2026, in his sleep, with family at his side. Norman was one of the greatest political orators the world has ever seen. He had an extraordinary ability to say more in a few words than most politicians could say in a 30-minute speech.

Norman Earl Adams was called home by Christ Our Savior and reunited with his bride Debbie Sue on August 8, 2026. Norman was born on December 21, 1944, to Maurice Griffin (M.G.) and Dorothy Adams in Bainbridge, Georgia, the second of their three children. Donald (Don) was his older brother, and Shirley was his younger sister. The Adams family settled in the Houston area in 1947.