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A Harris Poll survey across six battleground states shows nonunion construction workers have been a key voting bloc supporting the GOP, signaling potential political shifts ahead. The findings suggest construction labor demographics are becoming increasingly important to political strategy and outcomes.
A contractor demonstrated using an AI tool to automate daily report generation during a project review. The article explores how AI adoption is changing workflows and maintaining relevance in construction.
Construction companies continued their cautious hiring approach in March, adding jobs at a sluggish pace while also avoiding significant layoffs. The industry remains in a holding pattern—neither aggressively expanding payroll nor making major workforce reductions.
Construction companies should weave mental health considerations into their safety protocols as part of a comprehensive approach to worker wellbeing. Addressing mental health alongside physical safety helps create a healthier, more resilient workforce on job sites.
Fabrication shops can improve efficiency and cut waste by adopting high-performance manufacturing strategies. Strategic operations also help address the ongoing skilled-labor shortage in construction.
Revoli Construction and D.R. Horton landed on the National Council for Occupational Safety and Health's 'Dirty Dozen' list for major safety violations in their operations. The designation highlights ongoing safety compliance issues among significant players in water, sewer, and homebuilding sectors.
Messer Construction is building a $280M, 257,000-square-foot health education facility with six stories and modular teaching spaces designed for multiple professions. The project is scheduled for completion in 2029.
A federal court upheld the Biden administration's project labor agreement mandate, meaning prevailing wage requirements will continue on federal construction projects. Turner Construction's latest forecasts project construction costs will rise nearly 5% year-over-year, driven in part by these labor agreements and other market factors.
Zachry Construction has promoted Travis Mross to president, a career employee who started as an intern at the San Antonio-based builder. The move comes as the company positions itself to capitalize on growing demand for water infrastructure projects.
April 2026 showed mixed economic signals for construction with job market improvements offset by flat consumer spending and the reopening of a major shipping strait. These conflicting indicators suggest caution ahead for construction planning and project forecasting.
ABC member companies made significant organizational moves in April 2026, including board appointments, office expansions, and staff promotions. The updates reflect ongoing leadership changes and growth across the construction industry.
Corey Clayborne has taken over as president of the Construction Industry Round Table and is prioritizing workforce development, mental health, and tariff issues. The organization aims to address key challenges facing the construction industry through its leadership agenda.
The Department of Labor is proposing a new rule that establishes a single nationwide standard for determining joint employer status under the Fair Labor Standards Act and other employment laws. This could affect how construction companies classify workers and their relationships with subcontractors and staffing agencies.
Data center construction is booming with AI technology, but poor communication between teams can undermine projects and hurt profitability. Construction firms need to prioritize clear internal and external communication strategies to capitalize on this market opportunity.
Consigli Construction is leveraging AI primarily for estimating work, using it to track revisions and manage trade-offs in projects. The company has made AI tools an expected part of daily operations for its workforce.