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 28Latest in: Commercial construction
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
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
Pressure Builds in Data Center Construction
Key Takeaways: Data center construction faces tighter schedules and higher risk as AI and cloud demand accelerate project…
May 14
Florida Construction Payroll Fraud: Lessons for Employers
Key Takeaways: Florida construction payroll fraud exposes companies, workers, and insurers to legal and financial risk. Workers’ compensation…
May 14
Construction Hiring Holds Steady as Job Openings Rise
Key Takeaways: Construction job openings rose to 224,000 in March, reflecting sustained labor demand in the sector. Hiring…
May 8
Construction Safety Week: All In Together for Safer Jobsites
Key Takeaways: Construction Safety Week’s “All In Together” theme emphasizes shared responsibility for jobsite safety, boosting hazard recognition…
May 8
What Construction Leaders Need to Know About AI Infrastructure and Local Approvals
Key Takeaways: Local zoning and permitting are critical factors in the approval and development of AI infrastructure and…
May 8
March Construction Surge Highlights Market Trends
Key Takeaways: U.S. construction starts rose 12.8% in March, led by nonresidential and nonbuilding sectors. Multifamily housing and…
May 1
How the Built to Last Act Shapes Resilient Communities
Key Takeaways: Built to Last Act boosts infrastructure resilience by using forward-looking climate data. Federal climate datasets support…
May 1