Construction Executive

11/12/2025

When it comes to veterans in construction, former fighter pilot and current vice president of health, safety, environment and security at S&B John Bolt emphasizes the importance of companies looking beyond résumés and hiring for character.

“Veterans know how to be part of something bigger than themselves. They bring grit, accountability and selfless leadership,” Bolt says. “They may not check every box on a résumé, but they’ll outwork everyone else and lift the team around them. That’s who you want on your jobsite.”

👉 Learn more about Bolt’s transition from nearly seven years in the U.S. Army to the industrial industry and the benefits of hiring in our article here: https://f.mtr.cool/kdlgqkmfkw

11/06/2025

What did we learn in our October economic roundup? The already struggling industry is now flying blind.

📊 Here’s a quick snapshot:

- Recent industry data shows construction employment and spending shrinking over the past several months in recent months.
- Economic uncertainty continues in 2025 as trade volatility and tariffs make project costs unpredictable, while immigration policy shifts have reignited labor shortages.
- The ongoing government shutdown—now nearing a full month—is further fueling instability.
- Construction backlog remains stable, and contractors remain confident.
- Recent price index data shows a sharp rise in materials costs.
- Spending and employment concerns linger
- Insight on days ahead

👉 See more insights on the economic factors shaping construction in our full article here:

Due to the ongoing government shutdown, economic data for the construction industry is slim to none. Here is what can be extrapolated.

11/05/2025

🏆 Earlier this year, TW Frierson Contractor, Inc., received ABC National’s Excellence in Construction Eagle Award for community and public service projects for its design-build partnership on the Nashville Rescue Mission's Women’s Campus.

🤝 T.W. Frierson Contractor Inc., delivered a 71,880-square-foot facility with 348 beds, essential amenities and enhanced communal spaces—including an improved playground, larger chapel, and office and meeting spaces for counseling and education—to support women and families experiencing homelessness.

🔗 Check out more outstanding merit shop construction projects here: https://f.mtr.cool/arbddtdwkn

11/05/2025

Big changes are underway at Sunstate Equipment Co., LLC. The company recently announced five leadership transitions aimed at reshaping and strengthening its leadership team.

Jeremy Banks has moved to the Southwest Region as regional vice president; Jason King joins as regional vice president for the Southeast; Ryan Moore has been promoted to regional vice president for the South Central Region; Daniel Tentrup to regional director of sales and marketing for the South Central Region; and Jeffrey Turley to regional director of sales and marketing for the Southwest Region.

Congratulations to Banks, King, Moore, Tentrup and Turley on their new roles! 🎉

➡️ See more updates on hiring and promotions shaping the industry here: https://f.mtr.cool/jcssqzndqy

11/04/2025

“No fix in construction is easy or simple. How can it be in this challenging, complex field? But I know that real change is possible,” said Jake Macholtz, CEO of InEight.

Our recent article features insights from construction technology experts from CE’s 2025 Top Tech Firms, who share their expertise on tools for real-time collaboration, workforce planning and onboarding—and answer key questions about and innovation.

➡️ See what these industry leaders had to say:

From tools for real-time collaboration to workforce planning and onboarding, industry experts reveal their answers to some specific construction technology questions.

11/04/2025

How can you keep your safety program up to date with evolving standards?

Get expert insight from Tony Foster, senior EHS director at on how to build a safety plan for your construction company, create buy-in, stay current with OSHA standards and take advantage of the latest safety technology in our recent article. 🔗 https://f.mtr.cool/qjxdmsecks

11/04/2025

How can you keep your safety program up to date with evolving standards?

Get expert insight from Tony Foster, senior EHS director at Skanska, on how to build a safety plan for your construction company, create buy-in, stay current with OSHA standards and take advantage of the latest safety technology in our recent article.

🔗 Read the full article here:

Not all construction company safety plans are created equal—nor should they be.

11/03/2025

Learn how top construction firms are embracing AI and automation—including current trends, real-world applications in project management and risk assessment, and more in tomorrow’s webinar with John Meibers, Deltek vice president and general manager, and Bret Tushaus, vice president of product management.

👉 There’s still time to register! Get started here: https://f.mtr.cool/dyqawevzmy

10/31/2025

If you’re clearing a site or bringing in fill for a new job, you know how quickly hauling dirt and leaving equipment idle can eat into your profits. Saving money on these costs can make a big difference for your project. That’s why DirtNow.net is here to help! With free dirt listings, you can easily connect with other local contractors who need to move dirt quickly. It’s easy to get started: just sign up for a free account, post the dirt you have or need, and let us match you with others in your area.

Check out DirtNow.net and see how simple it can be!

10/30/2025

Last month, Warfel Construction promoted Mitch Denlinger to director of information technology. Congratulations to Denlinger on his new role! 🎉

👉Get more updates on hiring and promotions shaping the industry here: https://f.mtr.cool/zgpxggffiv