Thrill of the Skill: ABC Institute Turns 50 as Largest Apprenticeship Provider in Florida

A visit by U.S. Deputy Secretary of Labor Keith Sonderling to the ABC Institute—Associated Builders and Contractors’ Florida East Coast Chapter’s education affiliate—underscored the growing national focus on apprenticeship and workforce development as solutions to America’s skilled labor shortage. The visit, facilitated through longstanding relationships between ABC leadership and federal policymakers, offered a firsthand look […]

Cemex Ventures – Fostering the construction revolution

Cemex Ventures, the corporate venture capital and open innovation unit of Cemex, today released its list of the 50 most promisingconstruction technology (Contech) startups for 2026. The selection is structured around the CVC’s four strategic focus areas: Green Construction (sustainability), Enhanced Productivity (efficiency), Construction Supply Chain (agility), and Future of Construction (disruption).  Following the investment […]

Volvo CE completes acquisition of Swecon for $780m

A Volvo L150E Wheel loader (Taina Sohlman/Dreamstime) Volvo’s Construction Equipment arm Volvo CE has completed the acquisition of Swedish equipment dealer Swecon for US$780m (SEK7bn) following the approval of the European Commission. Swecon operates in Sweden, Germany, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, with approximately 1,400 employees. Volvo will own Swecon’s full business scope, including sales of […]