WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor recently proposed a rule to aid in protecting millions of workers from the health risks of extreme heat....
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New Report Details Massive Federal Funding Gap
ARLINGTON, VA - Only one-fifth of federal investments in postsecondary education support workforce development for fields like construction and...
DOT’s Latest Rule Changes To The Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Program
MIAMI - Effective May 9, 2024, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) revised its rules for administering its Disadvantaged Business Enterprise...
Construction Sector Adds 9,000 Jobs Between March And April
ARLINGTON, VA - The construction industry added 9,000 jobs in April—the fewest since August 2022—as a downturn among residential remodelers and...
Design-Build – All About Alignment
RIVER EDGE, N.J. – As a partner in Peckar & Abramson’s New Jersey and New York offices, Levi W. Barrett spends a lot of his time pondering legal...
AGC Taps New President And Additional Officers
ARLINGTON, VA - The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) announced new officers to lead the nation’s largest construction trade...
Determining Responsibility And Remedy For Delays
KANSAS CITY, MO - Delay damages are an element of direct damages. A delayed project can have a severe economic impact on the contractor by way of...
Construction Industry Adds 23,000 Jobs In February
ARLINGTON, VA - The construction industry added 23,000 jobs in February—the most since August—as a strong gain in employment at nonresidential...
Navigating AI Responsibility In The Construction Industry
CHICAGO - The construction industry has a reputation for lagging behind in adopting new technologies. This isn't helped by the industry's...
Employment Rises In 224 Of 358 Metro Areas
ARLINGTON, VA - Construction employment increased in 224 of 358 metro areas between December 2022 and December 2023, according to an analysis by the...