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July 2026 housing starts fell 12.4% while permits jumped 5%, creating a near-term slowdown but signaling stronger excavation demand ahead for contractors.
The EPA's proposed 2027 Construction General Permit tightens excavation dewatering and erosion controls. Contractors have until the extended comment deadline to weigh in.
July construction starts jumped 14%, powered by data centers and utilities, creating uneven excavation demand and new opportunities for sitework contractors.
Construction backlog hit its lowest point since January, signaling softer nonresidential demand. Data centers remain the bright spot for excavation work.
Federal rail infrastructure package targets grade crossings nationwide, creating opportunities for excavation contractors and earthwork specialists.
July 2026 housing data reveals single-family starts fell sharply even as permits rose, creating uncertainty for excavation contractors and sitework demand.
The EPA has extended the public comment deadline and scheduled an August 18 webinar for contractors to weigh in on proposed stormwater regulations.
Construction input costs climbed 7.1% year-over-year in July 2026, driven by tariffs and geopolitical pressures that are now affecting materials beyond fuel and metals.
Rising construction input costs driven by tariffs and global conflicts are forcing excavation and sitework contractors to rethink pricing strategies.
Bank of America's $250 billion infrastructure commitment signals unprecedented opportunities for excavation contractors and sitework specialists.
Construction input costs climbed 7.1% year-over-year in July 2026 as tariffs and war-related pressures spread beyond fuel to metals and fabricated materials.
AGC reports construction employment and wages accelerated in July 2026, but warns gains may stall if infrastructure spending weakens in coming months.
Construction employment accelerated in July, but industry groups warn the rebound may stall if federal infrastructure funding and contractor demand weaken.
AI-driven data center boom is creating unprecedented demand for excavation, site prep, and early-stage construction trades across key U.S. markets.
Construction employment gains and wages accelerated in July, but industry leaders warn momentum could falter if infrastructure demand weakens.
Construction employment and wages both accelerated in July, but industry officials warn the momentum could stall if infrastructure funding weakens.
Construction payrolls and wages grew faster in July, driven by infrastructure work. Industry groups warn the momentum may not hold if demand weakens.
Fuel, aluminum, copper, and delivery costs are driving construction material prices higher, squeezing contractor margins as input costs outpace bid prices.
Fuel, metals, and delivery costs are driving construction input prices to new highs, forcing excavation contractors to rethink bid strategies and margin protection.
Material costs are climbing faster than any time since 2022, forcing excavation contractors to rethink pricing strategies for fill dirt, hauling, and sitework.
Fuel, aluminum, copper, and delivery costs are driving construction input prices higher at the fastest pace since 2021, reshaping project bids.
Material cost inflation is crushing excavation and sitework contractors' profitability. Here's how to protect your margins on earthwork projects.
Fuel, aluminum, copper, and delivery costs continue driving construction input prices higher, squeezing contractor margins and complicating bid strategies.
ABC reports construction input prices are climbing at the sharpest rate since the pandemic, driven by fuel, aluminum, copper, and delivery costs.
Material costs are climbing at the sharpest rate since the pandemic, driven by fuel, metals, and delivery expenses—squeezing contractor margins.
Construction input prices are climbing at the fastest rate since 2021, forcing contractors to rethink bidding strategies as fuel and material costs compress margins.
Fuel and material costs are climbing at the fastest pace since the pandemic, forcing excavation contractors to rethink bidding strategies and project margins.
June's construction starts surge and continued hiring growth are creating unprecedented workload pressure for excavation and sitework contractors nationwide.
June construction starts jumped significantly while hiring remains strong, creating new opportunities and challenges for sitework and excavation contractors.
Rising construction starts and contractor employment signal stronger demand for excavation services, fill dirt, and dump sites across U.S. markets.
The Supreme Court's historic reversal of Chevron deference fundamentally changes how federal agencies like the EPA regulate construction and excavation.
Federally funded projects are driving a surge in infrastructure construction starts, creating unprecedented demand for excavation contractors and materials.
New federal highway and bridge funding is creating unprecedented demand for excavation contractors, fill dirt, and dump sites across the nation.
As the construction labor shortage deepens, contractors are increasingly turning to AI and automation to maintain excavation productivity and competitive bidding.
June 2026 housing starts jumped nearly 19% month-over-month, signaling a sharp pickup in residential construction demand and sitework opportunities.
Emergency infrastructure funding package aims to accelerate highway and bridge construction, creating immediate opportunities for excavation contractors.
A comprehensive analysis of current US excavation industry news and contractor market trends, including regulatory changes, equipment availability, and regional demand drivers.
Senate's $35 billion bipartisan water package will drive massive demand for excavation contracts and fill dirt across dam, levee, and flood-control projects.
Federal agencies are fast-tracking IIJA-funded projects while contractors navigate margin pressure and uneven pipelines—creating opportunities for firms ready to mobilize.
Recent new home sales data shows single-family declines, but elevated pricing and sustained construction activity signal continued excavation demand.
Easing material prices are fueling a surge in commercial construction spending while contractors slash bids to secure work, reshaping the sitework landscape.
Easing material costs and aggressive contractor pricing are creating a competitive reset for commercial construction work, with major implications for excavation contractors.
New breakthrough legislation promises streamlined approvals and major incentives that could reshape site development opportunities for excavation contractors.
Large U.S. commercial projects are accelerating even as easing material prices force contractors to trim margins and refill depleted backlogs.
June's construction employment gains signal strong contractor demand, but AGC warns infrastructure hiring could stall without renewed highway funding.
Construction input costs jumped over 2% last month and nearly 10% year-over-year, forcing contractors to rethink bid strategies and material procurement.
Structural beam buckling during construction work forced an emergency evacuation of a Midtown Manhattan office building, raising questions about urban construction safety.
June added 11,000 construction jobs, but AGC warns the gains may vanish without renewed highway funding as infrastructure projects face uncertainty.
Federal highway funding uncertainty threatens to stall infrastructure projects nationwide, impacting excavation contractors, earthwork bids, and dirt haul operations.
Rising nonresidential starts are outpacing residential activity, creating tight contractor capacity and shifting pricing power across key segments.
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