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Women Are Reshaping the Construction Labor Market

Key Takeaways: Women hold just over 14% of construction jobs, with gains concentrated in office roles rather than…

June 4
Commercial construction Compliance Litigation Risk Management
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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,…

June 4
Commercial construction Compliance Litigation
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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…

June 4

 

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Commercial construction Contractors Workforce expansion Workplace liability
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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…

May 28
Commercial construction Risk Management Technology
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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…

May 28
AI in construction
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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 AI…

May 28
Commercial construction Improved efficiency
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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…

May 21
Risk Management Safety & Compliance Technology
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Cybersecurity Risks Rising in Construction

Key Takeaways: Construction companies face growing cybersecurity risks from phishing, ransomware and business email compromise targeting payment systems,…

May 21
Compliance Contractors Workplace liability
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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…

May 21
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Materials and Energy Costs Hit Construction

ARLINGTON, VA – The producer price index for inputs to new nonresidential construction rose 1.7 percent in April…

May 19