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Construction Employment Falls by 11,000
ARLINGTON, VA – Construction employment declined by 11,000 jobs in February, with decreases in both residential and nonresidential segments, according to an analysis of new government data released earlier this month by the Associated General
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AI Adoption Doubles in Corporate Legal Departments
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Findings from part two of The General Counsel Report, released earlier this month by FTI Consulting, Inc. (booth pictured at CSC 2025) and Relativity show generative artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in corporat
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AI – Existential Threat or Time-Saving Tool?
NEW YORK – Mustafa Suleyman, the CEO of Microsoft AI, recently predicted that artificial intelligence will be able to replace, or fully automate, most white-collar tasks within 12 to 18 months. Suleyman said the shift will primarily aff
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The Rise of Silver Collar Jobs: Balancing Automation and Human Expertise
As automation advances, organizations are redefining roles to focus on human oversight, decision stewardship and data translation. This shift is particularly significant on factory floors, construction sites and in infrastructure management, where co
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BLS Report Highlights Persistent Safety Risks in Construction
Recent data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) highlights persistent, preventable risks facing construction crews, with findings that warrant attention from workers and safety managers alike. The 2024 census of fatal occupational injuries
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Navigating Construction Challenges Amid Global Shipping Disruptions
Contractors and project owners are racing to shield their projects from delays and cost increases as global shipping routes tighten and prices surge. The reverberating effects of material shortages and fuel-driven cost inflation are being experienced
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Layered Safety Strategies Transform U.S. Construction Sites
Construction managers and supervisors across the U.S. are more frequently adopting layered safety strategies to reduce injury rates, minimize costly operational downtime and protect workforce integrity. As complex projects demand tighter schedules an
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Operational Coverage: A Safety Net for Construction Projects
Operational coverage is often the unsung hero of a construction project, serving as a temporary insurance policy that shields building, plumbing, and remodeling work from on-site and off-site mishaps. While it is the safety net most contractors hope
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Building a Greener Future: Sustainable Materials in UK Construction
The UK construction sector is leaning heavily into net-zero goals, driving specifiers and project managers toward greener materials not just for public relations, but as a compliance and risk management necessity. With the UK’s 2050 net-zero ta