The construction industry needs to attract an estimated 349,000 net new workers in 2026 and an additional 456,000 the following year to meet demand across the trades.
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Day: February 25, 2026
Vemaventuri Probe Modernizes Practice of Abrams’ 1927 W/C Ratio Law
Nearly a century after Duff Abrams published “Water-Cement Ratio as the Basis of Concrete Quality,” a radar-activating probe and digital handheld device premiered at World of Concrete 2026 to instill his premise in future generations of cement, concrete and construction stakeholders.
Read MoreInstitute Inaugurates Electrified Thermal Solutions’ 1,500-1,800°C Battery
Electrified Thermal Solutions’ first commercial-scale Joule Hive Thermal Battery has been installed at Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) in San Antonio, where it will charge with AC electricity from the grid and store 20 MWh of heat at up to 1,800°C (3,275°F). The heat is supplied on-demand as hot gas to industrial kilns, furnaces and boilers, with hot gas temperatures adjustable…
Read MoreLatin American Cement Industry Update
While the global macroeconomic scenario in 2025 was challenging, the cement industry in some Latin American countries performed remarkably well. Colombia saw a 7.8% increase in production, followed by Argentina with 5.6% and Brazil with 4.1%.
Read MoreDodge Momentum Index Higher in December
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network grew 7.0% in December to 296.8 (2000=100) from the upwardly revised November reading of 277.4.
Read MoreThe 2026 Construction, Cement and Concrete Outlook
By Ed Sullivan The U.S. cement market has been in a decline for three consecutive years. This translates into more than a 10 million metric ton decline since 2022. The volume loss has pushed clinker utilization rates below 80%, reduced reliance on imports, and prompted a moderation in cement and concrete pricing.
Read MoreCommand Alkon Batch AI, Plant Analytics Deliver Visibility, Efficiency, Quality
Command Alkon reaffirmed its commitment to batch innovation and enhancing the efficiency and precision of concrete production processes with the integration of cutting-edge technologies like Batch AI and Plant Analytics, and multi-plant remote batching.
Read MoreNavigating the Future of Construction: Insights from Trimble Dimensions Survey
Trimble conducted a survey at its 2025 Dimensions user conference in December 2025, and roughly 1,800 industry professionals responded. The results offer a clear roadmap for where the industry is heading and, more importantly, what it will take to succeed in an increasingly digital and labor-constrained market.
Read MorePreheater Towers: Considerations for Improving Flow and Safety
Both Installation and Maintenance Can Be Performed Safely Without A Shutdown or Exposure to Intense Heat. By Brad Pronschinske
Read MoreQ&A: Elevating Workforce Perspectives to Drive Innovative Solutions
Michael Ireland and Cassidy Williams talk about Ash Grove’s Innovative Approach to Safety. Edited by Mark S. Kuhar
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