The Faster Labor Contracts Act would allow federal construction projects to use project labor agreements that bypass prevailing wage requirements and union representation. Construction advocates are urging Congress and the White House to reject the legislation due to concerns about worker pay, safety standards, and labor protections.
Walmart and Wing are expanding drone delivery service to seven new U.S. markets: Memphis, New Orleans, Philadelphia, Phoenix, San Diego, San Francisco, and Salt Lake City. This expansion marks continued progress in autonomous delivery technology adoption for retail logistics.
The White House has announced updates to its tariff policies that may affect construction material costs and supply chains. Construction professionals should monitor these changes for potential impacts on project budgets and material sourcing.
The Department of Labor's Office of Inspector General found that the Mine Safety and Health Administration lacks sufficient preparedness to respond to multiple simultaneous mine emergencies or larger disasters. The agency needs to strengthen its emergency response capabilities and coordination with industry stakeholders.
The Associated General Contractors of America is joining industry efforts to advocate for increased workforce visa allocations to address labor shortages in construction. The push aims to help construction firms fill critical skill gaps and maintain project timelines amid ongoing workforce challenges.
Nevada OSHA has released a guidance document with frequently asked questions addressing its new heat illness prevention standard, which became effective on April 29. Employers with at least 10 employees must now conduct a Job Hazard Analysis to comply with the requirement.
The Associated General Contractors is hosting a webinar focused on helping construction companies understand and comply with immigration enforcement regulations and best practices. The session provides guidance for contractors on maintaining lawful workforce practices and avoiding compliance violations.
Continuum Powders launched Custom Foundry Runtime (CFR), a platform that gives manufacturers and researchers access to plasma-gas atomization technology for developing specialty alloys and producing small batches on demand. The service opens advanced powder production capabilities to companies that previously couldn't justify the infrastructure investment.
The Associated General Contractors of America is asking the Supreme Court to reject an expansion of the National Environmental Policy Act, arguing it would increase project costs and timelines. The AGC contends that broader NEPA requirements would create unnecessary regulatory burdens on construction projects across the industry.
Autodesk's Digital Builder podcast explores construction technology and management strategies used at one of sports' most complex venues. The episode emphasizes how communication, coordination, and people management are as critical as the tech itself in keeping major construction projects on track.
The National Transportation Safety Board upgraded its Case Analysis and Reporting Online search platform to make investigation data and safety recommendations easier to find and navigate. The improvement helps construction and transportation professionals quickly access critical safety insights from past incidents.
Congress is moving forward with establishing a National Commission on Robotics to address policy gaps in the industry. Construction and other sectors are pushing for clearer, unified federal guidelines to support robotics adoption and deployment.
Document Crunch has released an AI-powered platform designed to identify and assess risks at the individual project level in construction. The tool represents the first of its kind to apply artificial intelligence specifically to project-level risk intelligence for the construction industry.
Standard Bots secured $200M in funding to expand its U.S. manufacturing operations and bolster domestic competitiveness. The investment underscores growing momentum in industrial robotics as a critical tool for strengthening American manufacturing capacity.
Work zones are essential infrastructure improvements that enhance safety for construction crews, drivers, and passengers despite causing temporary commute disruptions. Leadership-based approaches to work zone management help maximize these safety benefits in both immediate and long-term operations.
BuiltWorlds' annual Construction Tech Conference 2025 brought together industry leaders and field teams globally to discuss innovation trends shaping construction. The event featured video content exploring the current trajectories and future directions of construction technology.
The EPA proposed changes to its chemical facility safety rules that the Chemical Safety Board claims would weaken current safety standards and practices. The CSB formally opposed the revisions in a May 5 letter, calling them a significant step backward for chemical facility safety.
Allen Control Systems secured $200 million in funding to expand production and deployment of Bullfrog, an autonomous weapon station designed to counter drone threats. The capital will accelerate manufacturing scale-up and field deployment of the counter-drone system.
Colorado Governor Jared Polis signed S.B. 26-160 on June 3, prohibiting employers from deducting the costs of personal protective equipment from workers' wages, with limited exceptions for items like nonspecialty safety-toe footwear. The law protects construction workers and other employees from bearing the financial burden of required safety gear on the job.
A Common Data Environment (CDE) centralizes project information to eliminate confusion from multiple document versions, lost communications, and unclear approvals. Implementing a CDE requires clear protocols, user training, and enforced adoption to ensure all team members work from a single source of truth.
Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance inspectors removed 574 of 4,021 trucks and buses from service for brake violations during an April 14 safety inspection across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The blitz operation highlighted widespread brake-related safety issues in the commercial vehicle fleet that construction companies rely on for equipment and material transport.
Daimon Robotics and Galbot have launched RobOmni, a new benchmarking platform designed to test how robots perceive touch and perform complex manipulation tasks with their hands. The platform represents a shift in robotics development toward physical interaction capabilities beyond visual perception alone.
Construction firms can improve operational efficiency by adopting AI, enterprise resource planning systems, drone technology, and modeling software. These technological tools help companies streamline workflows, reduce costs, and accelerate project delivery.
Sciaky is partnering with NX Atomics to use its electron beam additive manufacturing (EBAM) technology to produce components for small modular reactors. The collaboration targets cost reductions in both capital expenditure and ongoing operational expenses for SMR construction and deployment.