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Key Takeaways: Construction companies face growing cybersecurity risks from phishing, ransomware and business email compromise targeting payment systems, cash flow and client trust. Implementing multifactor authentication, least privilege access and

Key Takeaways: Virginia House Bill 238 makes general contractors jointly and severally liable for subcontractor wage and overtime violations, increasing compliance risk. Expanded wage liability requires active payroll oversight, operational safeguard

ARLINGTON, VA – The producer price index for inputs to new nonresidential construction rose 1.7 percent in April and 6.6 percent from April 2025, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data. In c

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has sued Advanced Technology Group, Inc, (ATG), a project-based construction services company based in Oregon. The EEOC alleges that ATG violated federal law by allowing ha

OMAHA, NE – When the going gets tough, when can contractors get going? Three non-controversial reasons are: 1) failure to pay undisputed amounts; 2) failure to provide access to the construction project; and 3) insolvency of the owner. Those types

Key Takeaways: Data center construction faces tighter schedules and higher risk as AI and cloud demand accelerate project timelines and decisions. Real-time information management and centralized documentation of RFIs, approvals and project data redu

Key Takeaways: Florida construction payroll fraud exposes companies, workers, and insurers to legal and financial risk. Workers’ compensation fraud and employment tax fraud can result in prison, restitution, and business disruption. Contractor comp

Key Takeaways: Construction scam prevention requires strong vendor verification, strict payment process protocols and comprehensive fraud awareness training. Common construction fraud tactics include false change orders, fake subcontractor credential

Key Takeaways: Construction job openings rose to 224,000 in March, reflecting sustained labor demand in the sector. Hiring remains cautious, with firms taking longer to fill positions despite steady project backlogs. Contractor hiring strategies now