Why the Construction Labor Market Remains Tight Nationwide
Key Takeaways: Construction unemployment stayed below 10% in every U.S. state in June, with a national non-seasonally adjusted…
August 6Latest in: Commercial construction
What Really Causes Construction Cost Overruns?
Key Takeaways: Construction cost overruns stem from information lag: field productivity data takes three to five weeks to…
July 29
What Should a Commercial Renovation Plan Include?
Key Takeaways: Pre-renovation assessments covering electrical, plumbing, HVAC, structural, and roof conditions reduce change orders and protect budget.…
July 24
Manage Construction Disputes Before They Escalate
Key Takeaways: Treating construction dispute management as a project discipline, not a legal reaction, protects time, margin and…
July 16
AI in Commercial Real Estate: Uses, Risks and Legal Guardrails
Key Takeaway: AI in commercial real estate cuts lease abstraction labor by roughly 60% and drives seven-figure recoveries…
July 9
$12.7 Million in OSHA Grants Available for Safety Training
Key Takeaways: OSHA’s Susan Harwood Training Grants offer $12.7 million for construction safety training, covering fall protection, heat…
July 9
Spring 2026 Construction Market Trends
Key Takeaways: Spring 2026 construction is split: tech sectors drive demand while traditional commercial and residential lag. Construction…
July 1
NYC Orders New Workplace Heat Safety Guidance
Key Takeaways: NYC Mayor Mamdani signed a June 22, 2026, executive order requiring multilingual heat illness prevention guidance…
June 25
Construction Legal Risk Starts Before Breaking Ground
Key Takeaways: Construction legal risk starts in planning: weak contracts, title defects and missed permits drive delays and…
June 25
How Women of STEEL Is Expanding Opportunity in Construction
Key Takeaways: Women make up only 11% of the construction workforce, despite a 45% participation increase from 2016…
June 16