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Healthcare and laboratory construction requires specialized approaches to minimize disruption to active patient care and ongoing research operations. Builders must balance facility improvements and expansion with the need to maintain continuous critical operations during the construction process.
The Associated General Contractors is hosting a two-part webinar covering immigration enforcement rules and workplace compliance practices for construction companies. The sessions will help contractors understand their legal obligations and best practices for managing their workforce.
Construction attorneys help contractors protect payment, manage risk, and maintain negotiating power when disputes occur on projects. Legal guidance becomes critical when issues arise, as the fast-moving nature of construction means delays in addressing problems can cost contractors significant leverage.
The Associated General Contractors of America is now accepting registrations for its 2026 Construction Workforce & HR Conference. The event focuses on workforce development and human resources challenges facing construction companies.
Cobot's Proxie Gen 2 robot can automatically determine when materials need moving, identify where they should go, and generate tasks without human direction. The mobile manipulation capability enables the robot to handle material handling workflows with minimal human oversight.
The Labor Department released four new opinion letters clarifying wage and hour rules on topics relevant to construction employers. Construction companies should review these letters to ensure payroll practices comply with federal wage standards.
The Navy's industrial base review projects a need for 174,000 new workers in defense manufacturing, creating a significant workforce gap. GrayMatter Robotics argues that autonomous finishing systems and robotics can help fill this labor shortage and maintain manufacturing readiness.
AGC has been recognized as a 2026 Washington DC Top Workplace, reflecting the company's commitment to employee satisfaction and workplace culture. The recognition highlights AGC's standing as an employer of choice in the construction industry within the DC region.
DFI's Educational Trust is providing scholarships and grants to support early-career professionals entering the deep foundations field. The initiative aims to build a stronger pipeline of qualified talent for the construction industry.
Construction industry growth remains strong through mid-2026, bolstered primarily by surging demand for data center projects. Contractor resilience continues to support steady expansion despite broader economic uncertainties.
The U.S. robotics industry experienced double-digit growth in 2025, driven primarily by adoption in the food industry and other non-manufacturing sectors. This expansion signals growing demand for robotic solutions beyond traditional manufacturing applications.
AGC is opening registration for collective bargaining training sessions to help construction professionals understand labor negotiations and union agreements. The training program prepares foremen and managers to effectively handle labor relations in their operations.
ABC has announced the 2026 Construction Workforce Awards recipients, recognizing excellence among construction professionals and organizations. The awards highlight outstanding contributions and achievements within the construction industry's workforce.
Washington State has updated its Janitorial Workload Calculator, an online tool that measures job demands and assesses musculoskeletal injury risk for janitorial workers. The updated version now applies to large commercial and office building environments, helping quantify workload in these settings.
Virnetta Woodbury, a project manager at Brasfield & Gorrie, has authored a children's career workbook that goes beyond her regular job responsibilities. Her work highlights efforts to introduce young people to construction career opportunities.
The proposed Federal Labor Contracts Arbitration (FLCA) legislation would require federally appointed arbitrators to impose binding labor contracts on private-sector employers and unions if they cannot reach agreement within compressed negotiation timelines. This mechanism would shift contract-setting power away from direct negotiation between parties to third-party arbitration.
Construction workers are willing to adopt AI on jobsites, but a lack of hands-on training is creating a significant gap that could leave the industry behind as adoption picks up. DEWALT's research highlights the urgent need for practical training programs to help the workforce effectively use AI tools.
Frampton Construction delivered Le Creuset's new South Carolina distribution campus in 12 months despite challenging site conditions and a tight timeline. The project succeeded through coordinated planning, creative problem-solving, and strong collaboration between the contractor and client.