According to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of the  U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ 2025 Union Members Summary , 11.1% of U.S. construction industry workers belong to a union, an increase from 10.3% in 2024, versus 88.9% who do not.    The BLS reported that 995,000 construction industry workers were members of a union, while 8 million chose to pursue their careers in merit-based construction in 2025. The construction industry grew to 9 million workers in 202

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) has successfully conducted its first Spanish-language certification exams for Concrete Field Testing Technician – Grade 1 and Concrete Strength Testing Technician at the ACI Southern California Resource Center, marking a significant milestone in ACI’s ongoing commitment to workforce development and providing information in multiple languages across the concrete industry.   The exams provided Spanish-speaking professionals the opportunity

Bidding Begins Closing: Tuesday, February 24th at 8:00 AM Preview Date: Live Preview Thursday, Friday & Monday 7 AM - 3:30 PM Visit us online at wsmauctioneers.com Start Bidding Now Invoices will be emailed to the successful bidders We make the online bidding process easy by offering ProxiBid Our mailing address is: WSM Auctioneers 1616 S 67th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85043-7700 #WSMAuctioneers

In a strategic move designed to enhance synergies and leverage combined strengths of operations in Texas, Arizona and the Southwestern United States, FlatironDragados has combined its Texas operations with its Pulice Construction subsidiary. Creation of this new organization streamlines operations, improves risk management and bolsters the company's position in key markets.   The new organization — Pulice – a FlatironDragados company  — will leverage combined resources and te

Annual event welcomes members and non-members for an afternoon of play and networking Arizona Commercial Real Estate Women ( AZCREW ), the metro Phoenix chapter of the global CREW Network, has opened registration for its 2026 Pickleball Tournament and Clinic. The third annual event is open to members and non-members. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.   The tournament will take place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Picklr, 9190 E. Ta

Canyon State Electric announced Monday that Vince DiGuglielmo will be taking on the role of Vice President of Growth & Development. The move brings CSE’s marketing, recruitment, business development, and estimating teams under one unified department, aligning the company’s growth functions to support a more cohesive strategy and client experience.   DiGuglielmo joined CSE in 2022 as Marketing Manager after working in the digital agency space. He later expanded his responsibil

Class A, 2.4 million s.f. project surpasses Lincoln-owned Park303 LEED designation by one point The 2.4 million-square-foot Luke Field logistics campus, developed by global, full-service commercial real estate firm  Lincoln Property Company  (Lincoln) and Goldman Sachs (Goldman) in Glendale, Arizona, has achieved LEED Gold v4 for a Core & Shell and Warehouse Distribution Center. With the certification, Luke Field becomes Arizona’s highest-scoring LEED industrial building, sur

The construction industry added 33,000 jobs on net in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 44,000 jobs, an increase of 0.5%. Nonresidential construction employment expanded by 27,900 positions, with gains in 2 of the 3 subcategories. Nonresidential specialty trade added 25,100 jobs, while nonresidential building added 3,60

The construction industry had 292,000 job openings on the last day of December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled position for which an employer is actively recruiting. Industry job openings increased by 8,000 in December and are up by 87,000 from the same time last year. “This release paints a slightly more upbeat pi

Honoring the industry’s top design-build teams for collaboration, execution and results The Design-Build Institute of America (DBIA) has opened submissions for its  2026 Design-Build Project/Team Awards , which recognize the best design-build projects and teams nationwide. The DBIA Project/Team Awards honor design-build teams operating at the highest level of the profession. Winning projects demonstrate exceptional collaboration, disciplined leadership and delivery practices

Bidding Begins Closing: Saturday, February 14th at 8:00 am Live Preview Live Preview Tuesday - Friday 7 AM - 3:15 PM Visit us online at wsmauctioneers.com Start Bidding Now Invoices will be emailed to the successful bidders We make the online bidding process easy by offering ProxiBid Our mailing address is: WSM Auctioneers 1616 S 67th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85043-7700 #WSMAuctioneers

PENTA’s 19th Annual Safety Kick Off unites the construction community The PENTA Building Group (PENTA) successfully wrapped its 19th annual Safety Kick-Off, a multi-city initiative dedicated to industry excellence. The tour engaged thousands of construction experts and hosted a wide array of safety vendors. By leading targeted presentations on site-wide awareness, PENTA continues to drive the conversation on safety standards across the Southwest and Western region of the U.S.

Diversified Partners closed out 2025 with strong momentum across its retail investment platform, completing multiple high-profile transactions and executing across the full lifecycle of retail assets as investor demand continued to improve for well-located, necessity-driven properties. The year was defined by disciplined execution from acquisition through disposition, with successful closings across neighborhood shopping centers and single-tenant net-lease assets. Investor ap

Withey Morris Baugh , Arizona’s premier land use and zoning law firm, welcomes Taylor Roderick to its transactional practice, a move that significantly strengthens the firm’s capacity and service offering in real estate law and business transactions. Roderick joins a real estate group already distinguished by long-standing expertise and a full spectrum of transactional services. Roderick brings hands-on experience across a variety of projects shaping Arizona’s built environme

Bidding Begins Closing: Tuesday, February 10th at 8:00 AM Preview Date: Live Preview Thursday, Friday & Monday 7 AM - 3:30 PM Visit us online at wsmauctioneers.com Start Bidding Now Invoices will be emailed to the successful bidders We make the online bidding process easy by offering ProxiBid Our mailing address is: WSM Auctioneers 1616 S 67th Ave Phoenix, AZ 85043-7700 #WSMAuctioneers

The construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 to meet demand for construction services, according to a proprietary model developed and released today by Associated Builders and Contractors. In 2027, the industry will need to bring in 456,000 new workers to meet demand as construction spending growth is poised to resume for the first time in years. ABC’s  proprietary model  uses the historical relationship between inflation-adjusted co

Industrial Solutions provides safe, efficient and high-quality solutions for the wider installation scope Mammoet has launched Industrial Solutions. It expands the company’s successful portfolio by providing installation solutions for large-scale and complex industrial projects across Europe’s high-tech, process, energy, and heavy industry.     Mammoet recognized a growing market demand for industrial installation services. With the launch of its new business offering, the co

As experiential wine travel continues to rise as one of 2026’s most compelling luxury travel trends, a new generation of oenophiles is seeking immersive wine travel destinations where sipping meets storytelling, education, and a true sense of terroir rather than a simple pour.    Enter  Castle Hot Springs , an off-grid desert retreat where wine travel is reimagined far from vineyard rows and tasting rooms. Through  Desert Vines , the resort pairs world-class wines with its wo

By: Alison Bailin Batz In January 2023, Child Crisis Arizona, whose mission is to provide children and youth in Arizona a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect, by creating strong and successful families, joined with CHASSE Building Team and Architectural Resource Team (ART) as well as local dignitaries including Mesa Vice Mayor Francisco Heredia, major funders including Janis Merrill, Kathye Brown, Erik Olsson, Thunderbird Charities, and board members to break ground

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) today announced registration is open for the Spring 2026 ACI Concrete Convention, March 29 – April 1, 2026, in greater Chicago, Ill., USA. Discounted rates available until March 27, 2026. The official hotel for the ACI Concrete Convention is the Hyatt Regency O'Hare Chicago, and all Convention events will take place at this hotel. Known as the world’s gathering place for advancing concrete, the event will bring together engineers, contrac