Key Takeaways: Women hold just over 14% of construction jobs, with gains concentrated in office roles rather than field trades. Construction job...
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California Construction Contract Disputes: Reducing Risk Early
Key Takeaways: Vague scope language, payment delays and poor documentation cause most California construction contract disputes. Mechanics liens,...
West Virginia Clarifies Construction Damages Rule
Key Takeaways: The West Virginia Supreme Court confirmed the gross-disproportionality rule in construction contract damages, allowing courts to...
The Construction Labor Shortage Is Getting Harder to Ignore
Key Takeaways: The U.S. construction labor shortage could leave 2.1 million skilled trades roles unfilled by 2030, raising project risk across...
What’s Driving Data Center Construction — and What’s Slowing It Down
Key Takeaways: Data center construction demand remains strong, but contractors are getting more selective on risk, pricing and contract terms. Power...
Why Construction Firms Must Fix Data Infrastructure Before AI
Key Takeaways: Construction technology integration starts with connected data, standardized processes and strong operational foundations, not with...
EPA Proposal Aims to Ease Industrial Construction Delays
Key Takeaways: EPA proposes NSR rule change allowing earlier construction of non-emitting industrial activities before full air permit approval. The...
Cybersecurity Risks Rising in Construction
Key Takeaways: Construction companies face growing cybersecurity risks from phishing, ransomware and business email compromise targeting payment...
Virginia Expands Wage Liability for General Contractors
Key Takeaways: Virginia House Bill 238 makes general contractors jointly and severally liable for subcontractor wage and overtime violations,...
Pressure Builds in Data Center Construction
Key Takeaways: Data center construction faces tighter schedules and higher risk as AI and cloud demand accelerate project timelines and decisions....