 | How US Construction Left the World Behind
September 30, 2024
The U.S. construction industry has faced its share of challenges in recent years. READ MORE > | | | Dodge Momentum Index Rises 3% in August
September 9, 2024
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased 2.9% in August to 220.4 from the revised July reading of 214.2. Over the month, commercial planning expanded 1.9% and institutional planning improved 5.7%. READ MORE > |
| Abandonments Tick Down, But More Builds Are Being Mothballed
May 10, 2024
Project abandonments ticked down 6.7% over the past month, according to Cincinnati-based ConstructConnect’s Project Stress Index, a measure of construction projects that have been paused, abandoned or have a delayed bid date. READ MORE >
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| Carpenters’ Union Protests Wage Theft, Tax Fraud
April 16, 2024
Across the U.S. and Canada, members will hold rallies to highlight the problems, which it says hurt workers, taxpayers and upstanding contractors alike. READ MORE >
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| NJ Study Finds Wide Disparity in Public Construction Contracts
January 30, 2024
Just 3.7% of prime contracts went to minority-owned businesses, while women won less than 10% of professional services dollars meted out by the state. READ MORE >
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| Contractors Should Brace for Weaker Conditions: AIA
January 26, 2024
On the heels of “surprisingly strong” performance in 2023, a new report predicts that declining property values, tighter credit and higher input costs will hamstring growth this year and next. READ MORE >
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| Construction Planning Numbers End 2023 on a High Note
January 10, 2024
Despite a decline last year, planning for commercial projects has begun to stabilize, according to Dodge Construction Network. READ MORE >
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| Dodge Momentum Index Decreases 1% in November
December 15, 2023
The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network (DCN), decreased 1% in November to 179.2 (2000=100) from the revised October reading of 181.7. READ MORE >
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| Minneapolis Fed Sees Pain in Residential, Commercial Construction
December 11, 2023
A survey by the bank highlighted the divide between hard-hit private projects and booming industrial and infrastructure markets. READ MORE >
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| Megaprojects Drive Up Demand for Steel
December 5, 2023
Chip factories, battery plants and data centers require more steel than typical commercial construction, according to a new report. READ MORE >
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| Backlog Drops to Lowest Level Since Q1 2022
November 14, 2023
Many smaller contractors are feeling the sting of weaker economic fundamentals in struggling commercial real estate segments,” said Anirban Basu, ABC chief economist. READ MORE >
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| Construction Groups Sue Over Davis-Bacon Change
November 8, 2023
The prevailing wage rule update went into effect Oct. 23, and it could mean higher hourly wages for workers on major federal projects. READ MORE >
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| What to Know About Final Build America, Buy America Guidelines
August 17, 2023
The White House has clarified rules around which construction materials for federal infrastructure projects must be produced in the U.S. READ MORE >
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| Weak Office, Hotel Sectors Continue to Drag on Construction Planning
June 8, 2023
After getting off to a rocky start in 2023, the commercial sector dropped another 6.1% in May. READ MORE >
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| Manufacturing Starts, Construction’s Safety Blanket, Slump 68%
May 18, 2023
The dip follows Branch’s warning last month that starts were “likely to erode” from their previous highs, and in many cases, that is beginning to play out on a monthly basis. READ MORE >
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| Five Charts That Hint at What’s in Store for Construction in 2023
December 6, 2022
The industry will continue to face labor shortages, high materials costs and other headwinds, but infrastructure will be a bright spot. READ MORE >
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| New England Drywall Contractor Guilty of Cheating IRS
September 17, 2022
J&J Drywall Inc., of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, pleaded guilty to cheating the Internal Revenue Service out of more than $2.8 million by paying workers in cash and not withholding appropriate taxes, federal prosecutors said. READ MORE >
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| Construction Job Openings Spike Higher
August 30, 2022
In a sign that rising interest rates and talk of recession have yet to cool the scorching construction labor market, job openings in the sector increased 22,000 in July from June, up 4.6%, according to an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data from Associated Builders and Contractors. READ MORE > |
| Dodge: Total Construction Starts Surge 48% in July
August 17, 2022
Total construction starts increased 48% in July to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.36 trillion despite speculation of a recession, according to Dodge Data & Analytics. READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
August 15, 2022
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
August 1, 2022
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
July 15, 2022
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Dodge Construction Index Rebuffs Recession Fears, Hits 14-year High
July 12, 2022
Though the slight increase wasn’t dramatic, Dodge chief economist Richard Branch said it’s another data point that shows a sign of strength in the construction industry.... READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
June 24, 2022
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
June 13, 2022
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
May 27, 2022
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE > | | Dodge: Construction Starts Jump, Pipeline Strong
May 25, 2022
Commercial building grows despite supply chain issues, the war in Ukraine and rising inflation, but a recession would slow that growth, an economist said. READ MORE > |
| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
May 18, 2022
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
April 22, 2022
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
April 8, 2022
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE > |
| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
March 25, 2022
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
March 11, 2022
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| US Flat Steel Market Braces for Increases
March 4, 2022
The US flat-rolled steel market has grown increasingly bullish in the past week that prices will rise, as the conflict between Russia and Ukraine cuts supplies of semi-finished steel and raw materials.... READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
February 25, 2022
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
February 11, 2022
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
December 10, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Charting Backlog's Ups and Downs During the Pandemic
December 8, 2021
The pipeline of work at most construction firms took a major hit from COVID-19, but is on the upswing again just as the omicron variant emerges. READ MORE >
| | Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
November 23, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Construction Groups Encourage Vaccines as They Decry OSHA Mandate
Nov. 18, 2021
Construction employer groups are battling OSHA's new vaccine mandate as they double down on encouraging workers to get the shot. READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
November 12, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
October 15, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
October 5, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
| | | Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
August 27, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE > | | | Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
August 13, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE > | | | Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
July 23, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE > | | | Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
July 7, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE > | | | Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
June 25, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE > |
| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
May 28, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
May 14, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Pittsburgh Mayor Cracks Down on Construction Fraud
May 14, 2021
In light of recent incidents involving unreported cash payments by subcontractors on construction projects, Pittsburgh Mayor William Peduto has signed an executive order to combat construction fraud, promote worker safety and protect city tax revenue. READ MORE >
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| DOL, Using New Power for 1st Time, Orders Construction Company to Stop All Projects for Violations of Work Rules
May 3, 2021
Newark-based Cunha Construction has been issued a companywide stop-work order by the New Jersey Department of Labor & Workforce Development due to repeated and ongoing violations of state wage and hour laws. READ MORE > |
| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
April 30, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Architecture Billings Index (ABI) March 2021
April 22, 2021
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is a diffusion index derived from the monthly Work-on-the-Boards survey, conducted by the AIA Economics & Market…READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
April 16, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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| Soaring Material Prices, Supply Chain Delays Spook Owners and Developers
April 12, 2021
As the second quarter of 2021 kicks off, contractor confidence is high, with plenty of optimism that the coming resurgence of re-started projects will lift construction firms from the abyss of COVID-19 to go even beyond their pre-pandemic heights...READ MORE >
| | In First Week, Walsh Talks About Unions, Jobsite Inspectors, COVID-19 Standard
March 29, 2021
Shortly after being confirmed as secretary of labor on March 22, Marty Walsh highlighted a number of issues that he sees as critical priorities for the American workforce...READ MORE >
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| Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
March 19, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
March 12, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month
from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
March 1, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month
from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE > |
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Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
February 12, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each
month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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House-Passed Apprenticeship Bill Draws Mixed Construction Reactions
February
8, 2021
The House has approved legislation that seeks to expand apprenticeship programs to train workers in a wide range of industries, including construction, and authorizes $3 billion over five years to achieve that goal.
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How the PRO Act Would Change the Construction Industry
February 5, 2021
On Thursday, Democratic lawmakers reintroduced the PRO Act, the sweeping labor rights bill that was passed by the House of Representatives last year....READ MORE >
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Despite COVID-19 Layoffs, Construction Union Membership Held Steady in 2020
February 2, 2021
In its annual release on union membership, the U.S. Bureau of
Labor Statistics reported that the number of wage and salary construction workers with union membership declined...READ MORE >
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ABC Economist: 'Tougher Times' May Be Ahead for Contractors
January 29, 2021
Investments in commercial construction grew by a modest 3% annualized rate during the final quarter of 2020, while the U.S. economy as a whole grew at an annualized 4% rate in the same period, according to Associated Builders and Contractors...
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Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
January 28, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each
month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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Dodge Data & Analytics Expects Construction Starts to Recover in 2021
January 22, 2021
Dodge Data & Analytics (https://www.construction.com) today
released its 2021 Dodge Construction Outlook, a mainstay in construction industry forecasting and business planning. The report predicts that total U.S. construction starts will increase 4% in 2021, to $771 billion.
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Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
January 15, 2021
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each
month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and public... READ MORE >
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Report: Collective Bargaining Agreements Create 'Robust' Middle-class Jobs for Union Construction Workers
January 13, 2021
A new report says collective bargaining
agreements help create "robust" middle-class careers and make significant contributions to local economies. READ MORE>
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The 13 Construction Sectors Contractors Expect to Shrink in 2021
January 11, 2021
Contractors expect 13 of 16 construction categories to shrink in 2021,
with only alternative healthcare...READ MORE>
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2020 Industry News
| | Architecture Billings Index (ABI) November 2020
December 16, 2020
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is a diffusion index derived from the monthly Work-on-the-Boards survey, conducted by the AIA Economics & Market… READ MORE >
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| | Architecture Billings Index (ABI) October 2020
November 23, 2020
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is a diffusion index derived from the monthly Work-on-the-Boards survey, conducted by the AIA Economics & Market…READ MORE >
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| | Construction Dive: States with biggest drops, gains in construction employment
November 12, 2020
The construction industry added 84,000 net new jobs in October, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released last… READ MORE >
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| | Dodge: U.S. construction starts will increase 4% next year
November 11, 2020
Released yesterday, the Dodge Data & Analytics 2021 Construction Outlook predicts that total U.S. construction starts will increase by 4% next… READ MORE >
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| | FMI’s North American Engineering and Construction Outlook
October 26, 2020
Third Quarter 2020 Report - Recent economic disruptions considered in the following forecast include the domestic and foreign impact of COVID-19…READ MORE >
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| | After a Brief Uptick, Commercial Construction Backlog Falls Again
October 14, 2020
Associated Builders and Contractors reported Tuesday that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 7.5 months in September, a decline…READ MORE >
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Construction Scores A Hat Trick: Starts, Jobs, Backlog All Rise
September 23, 2020
New data turned heads last week when new construction starts, jobs and backlog all notched solid gains to provide a glimmer of hope for the industry,… READ MORE >
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AGC Survey Finds Project Delays, Labor Shortages Worsening For Construction
September 08, 2020
A new survey of contractors provides a bleak snapshot of the construction industry nearly six months into the coronavirus pandemic, finding that the… READ MORE >
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Construction Backlog Drops 13% YoY as Contractors Engage in "Survival Bidding"
August 17, 2020
Construction backlog — the number of projects contractors have signed to their books, but haven’t begun working on yet — was a full month lower…READ MORE >
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Industry Pulse: The Latest Construction Data and Statistics
July 27, 2020
While often revised in subsequent months, construction spending figures each month from the U.S. Commerce Department examine the private and… READ MORE >
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Report: AEC Proposal Activity at Lowest Level in a Decade
July 15, 2020
A new study has found that proposal activity for architecture, engineering and construction firms sank to its lowest level in over a decade in…
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FMI’s North American Engineering and Construction Outlook
June 26, 2020
Recent economic disruptions considered in the following forecast include the domestic and foreign impact of COVID-19, recognition of a recession beginning… READ MORE >
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Commercial Construction Index, Confidence in Future Revenue Plummet
June 24, 2020
The USG + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index plummeted from 74 to 56 from the first to second quarter… READ MORE >
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Construction Productivity Stats Approach Precoronavirus Levels
June 22, 2020
Statistics are indicating construction work may be approaching precoronavirus numbers, according to data collected by Procore and the Associated… READ MORE >
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Construction Employment Sees Record Rebound in May
June 08, 2020
The construction industry added 464,000 net new jobs in May, the largest monthly increase in construction jobs… READ MORE >
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The Architecture Billings Index (ABI)
June 05, 2020
The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) is a diffusion index derived from the monthly Work-on-the-Boards survey, conducted by the AIA Economics & Market… READ MORE >
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OSHA Issues New COVID-19 Guidance
May 29, 2020
OSHA has issued two new pieces of enforcement guidance for employers, one for recording COVID-19 cases and the other regarding… READ MORE >
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BRIEF Mechanics Liens Up 40% As COVID-19 Pandemic Disrupts Industry
May 21, 2020
U.S. mechanics lien filings have risen significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic shut down all but the… READ MORE >
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SBA and Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application
May 18, 2020
Today, the SBA, in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, released the… READ MORE >
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The Road Back: Restoring Economic Health Through Public Health
April 27, 2020
Six Key Principles: Governor Phil Murphy announced his vision, “The Road Back: Restoring… READ MORE >
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OSHA Issues Guidance for Recording COVID-19 Cases
April 15, 2020
OSHA has issued temporary guidance for contractors clarifying under what circumstances a case of COVID-19 on the jobsite should be… READ MORE >
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COVID 19: “Best Practices for a Safe Jobsite” Video
April 13, 2020
Best practices for fighting COVID-19 in the field READ MORE >
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Governor Murphy Signs Executive Order to Cease All Non-Essential Construction Projects
April 08, 2020
All non-essential construction across the state will cease, indefinitely, effective 8 p.m. Friday. Exceptions to this shut-down include: projects at… READ MORE >
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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Guidance for Respiratory Protection During N95 Shortage Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
April 06, 2020
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued interim enforcement guidance to help… READ MORE >
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COVID-19 Update: NJ Labor Department Urges Businesses to Keep Employees on the Payroll through Pandemic
April 02, 2020
The New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development (NJDOL) is urging employers to keep employees on the payroll throughout the COVID-19… READ MORE >
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Prevent Worker Exposure to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
March 19, 2020
The novel coronavirus (officially called COVID-19) is believed to spread from person-to-person, primarily through respiratory droplets produced when… READ MORE >
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Congress Passes The Families First Coronavirus Response Act
March 19, 2020
Earlier today, the Senate took up and passed the revised H.R. 6201, the “Families First Coronavirus Response Act” (FFCRA). The bill now goes… READ MORE >
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AGC Opposes Paid Leave Provision In House Coronavirus Bill
March 17, 2020
Proposed legislation requiring businesses to provide paid leave to workers affected by the coronavirus pandemic has drawn sharp criticism from… READ MORE >
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Labor Department Apprenticeship Rule Exempts Construction Programs
March 12, 2020
A Department of Labor rule issued yesterday that will help expand apprenticeships in the U.S. leaves out programs that seek to train apprentices… READ MORE >
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Construction Industry Growth Predicted in JLL 2020 Report Amid Cost Upticks, Coronavirus Uncertainty
March 09, 2020
Commercial real estate and development company JLL (Jones Lang LaSalle Inc.) has issued its U.S. Construction Outlook report for 2020 and predicts… READ MORE >
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NLRB Issues Final Joint-Employer Rule
February 26, 2020
The National Labor Relations Board issued a final rule today as to what makes two companies joint employers under the National… READ MORE >
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Coronavirus Impacts Could Have Ripple Effect on US Construction Industry
February 20, 2020
The coronavirus outbreak in China could add another layer of unpredictability to the many uncertainties facing commercial building in the U.S. From… READ MORE >
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Commercial and Multifamily Construction Starts Accelerated in Top Metro Areas in 2019
February 13, 2020
The value of commercial and multifamily construction starts in the top 20 metropolitan areas of the U.S. gained 11% in 2019, reaching $139.6… READ MORE >
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U.S. Construction Spending Posts First Drop Since June
February 07, 2020
U.S. construction spending unexpectedly fell in December, posting its first drop since June, as investment in both private and public projects… READ MORE >
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China Aims to Construct Coronavirus Hospitals in Less than 2 Weeks
January 31, 2020
Chinese officials are fast-tracking the construction of two new hospitals in the city of Wuhan in order to treat the growing number of patients… READ MORE >
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NAHB: Multifamily Construction Starts Will Rise Just 1% in 2020
January 27, 2020
Despite increasing demand, multifamily construction starts rose just 1% last year to 381,000 and are expected to increase 1% to 383,000 in 2020,… READ MORE >
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Total Construction Starts Fall 21% in December, End Year Nearly Even with 2018
January 24, 2020
Dodge data shows nonresidential building starts fell 20%, nonbuilding starts plunged 41% and residential starts lost 4% READ MORE >
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2019 Industry News
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Union accuses Amazon contractors of wage-related violations in Virginia
December 26, 2019
The Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters has announced the completion of its investigation into subcontractor… READ MORE >
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Study Finds Maternity Benefits for Construction Tradeswomen Financially Feasible
November 25, 2019
At a 2016 conference for women in construction, iron worker Bridget Booker stood up and recounted how, as a second-year apprentice, she miscarried… READ MORE >
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Employee Misclassification Bills Advance in Assembly
November 19, 2019
Six bills were approved by the Assembly Labor Committee Monday addressing the improper classification of workers as independent… READ MORE >
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DOL Apprenticeship Plan: Experts Argue Pros, Cons
October 22, 2019
Last month, Department of Labor officials considering a new rule for apprenticeship programs received a groundswell of opinion on the matter.… READ MORE >
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Construction Unemployment Returns to 2009 Low
October 09, 2019
The construction industry added 7,000 jobs from August to September, according to the latest report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, bringing… READ MORE >
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Construction Spending up 0.1 Percent, Down Year-to-Date
October 02, 2019
Construction spending climbed up 0.1 percent in August from July, but declined from year-ago levels, with “divergent trends” in residential and… READ MORE >
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Encourage Staff to Attend Trades Women Build Nations
September 19, 2019
This October, please encourage the tradeswomen at your job sites to attend the Trades Women Build Nations Conference. Please spread the…
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AIA: Design Service Billings Experience 'Substantial' Decrease in July Report
September 19, 2019
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) this week, in its latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) report, found that there was a "substantial"… READ MORE >
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DOL Apprenticeship Plan Stirs Debate Among Contractors
September 04, 2019
Department of Labor officials considering a new rule for U.S. apprenticeship programs have received more than 325,000 comments, many of them focused… READ MORE >
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New Jersey Becomes a "Misclassification Battlefront"
September 04, 2019
New Jersey is taking steps to further crackdown on what's been called a "scourge" in the construction industry as well as other sectors of the economy:… READ MORE >
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Report: Construction Starts Slow in 7 of Top 20 US Markets
August 26, 2019
A new report from Dodge Data & Analytics has identified a softening in seven of the country's top 20 markets for commercial construction including multifamily,… READ MORE >
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Construction Workers Prepare to Battle Former Ally Trump
August 19, 2019
A powerful union group uneasy about a Labor Department apprenticeship proposal has "the potential to be a significant force in the 2020 election." READ MORE >
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Contractors Not Sweating It Despite Summer Blues
August 12, 2019
The city’s contractors are upbeat about their bottom line despite worries about labor conditions and compliance issues. READ MORE >
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Capping Seven-Year Battle, ‘Wage-Theft’ Law is Signed by Lt. Governor
August 07, 2019
It just got more costly for New Jersey employers who fail to pay workers their full salary and benefits, as Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver signed a law toughening… READ MORE >
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June Construction Starts Climb 9 Percent
July 29, 2019
New construction starts in June advanced 9% from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $832.7 billion, according to Dodge… READ MORE >
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Contractors, Unions Split Over Proposed New Apprenticeship Rule
July 24, 2019
A proposed new U.S. Dept. of Labor regulation that would reshape apprenticeship programs across a wide range of industries has drawn sharply divided… READ MORE >
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NYC DOB: 8,000 Construction Sites Require Safety Training
July 15, 2019
A new interactive map released by New York City's Department of Buildings shows 8,000 construction sites that require safety training. READ MORE >
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FMI U.S. Construction Outlook: Second Quarter 2019 Report
July 15, 2019
Total engineering and construction spending for the U.S. is forecast to end up 1 percent in 2019, compared to up 4 percent in 2018. READ MORE >
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Report: 60% of US Construction Activity Concentrated in 10 States
July 11, 2019
If it seems that certain areas of the United States are benefiting more than others from the country's current construction boom, it's because… READ MORE >
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A Look at the Latest Trends in New York’s Construction Industry
July 09, 2019
The construction industry in New York is never standing still; it’s dynamic and constantly in flux. Like many companies, construction firms continue…
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NJ DOL Rolls Out Stricter Apprenticeship Requirements for Contractors
July 08, 2019
The state’s labor department is rolling out new rules requiring apprenticeship programs for workers in government construction projects – a move… READ MORE >
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Construction Spending Slides in May Despite Predictions
July 03, 2019
Total construction spending decreased 0.8% in May to a seasonally adjusted rate of $1.29 trillion, down from April's revised estimate of $1.3… READ MORE >
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Construction Industry Confidence Makes a Comeback in Q2 Report
June 27, 2019
A renewed boost in confidence, along with some new insight into how contractors view the green building market, is front and center in the second-quarter… READ MORE >
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Construction Employment Increased in May
June 18, 2019
Construction employment increased by 4,000 jobs in May and by 215,000, or 3.0 percent, over the past 12 months... READ MORE >
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Top Construction Execs Reveal Challenges, Opportunities
June 03, 2019
The country's largest commercial construction firms are reaping the rewards of the strong U.S. economy, with nearly 95% of companies reporting… READ MORE >
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The CCT Wins Bronze Telly Award in Social Video Category - Mastering the Craft: Pile Drivers
June 03, 2019
The Carpenter Contractor Trust wins Bronze Telly Award in the social video category for Mastering the Craft: Pile Drivers. READ MORE >
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More than 7K Robots to Take on Construction Work by 2025
May 20, 2019
A growing number of construction companies are incorporating robots to solve labor shortages and reap the benefits of improved speed, efficiency,… READ MORE >
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Commercial Construction Survey Shows 70 Percent of Contractors Struggling to Meet Project Deadlines
May 15, 2019
Results from the Q1 2019 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index indicate the labor shortage continues to pose… READ MORE >
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Construction Employers Must Adapt to Millennial Workforce Needs: Researcher
May 14, 2019
True to the stereotypes, workplace millennials want to be respected, included in decisions, sit in on important meetings before they’ve earned… READ MORE >
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Construction Industry Unemployment at Record Low
May 06, 2019
With 33,000 net new jobs added to the industry in April, construction unemployment at a record low and other positive… READ MORE >
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Deal or No Deal: PLAs in the Construction Industry
April 25, 2019
The project labor agreement fight has reached the federal level as unions and private associations plead the case for and against. READ MORE >
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Madden & Singleton Join Rally Against Wage Theft in Construction Industry
April 16, 2019
Trenton – Senator Fred Madden and Senator Troy Singleton today joined a rally with the Brotherhood of Carpenters Union to fight against… READ MORE >
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Labor Secretary: OSHA Jobsite Inspections Likely to Increase
April 10, 2019
U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta told a House Appropriations subcommittee last week that as soon as a new crop of OSHA agents completes training,… READ MORE >
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U.S. Census Bureau Monthly Construction Spending, February 2019
April 05, 2019
The U.S. Census Bureau announced the following value put in place construction statistics for February 2019 READ MORE >
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Developer Plans $2.5B Mixed-Use Project for NJ Riverfront Brownfield Site
April 04, 2019
Developer North American Properties has announced plans to build a $2.5 billion, 418-acre mixed-use development along the Raritan River in Sayreville,… READ MORE >
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The Weakest Link in the Construction Chain
April 04, 2019
The old saw goes that “A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.” The same goes for construction. In this time of “Jetson speed” change… READ MORE >
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Kentucky 25th State to Ban Government-Mandated PLAs
April 03, 2019
Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin last week signed off on House Bill 135, also known as the Fair and Open Competition Act, which prohibits state and local… READ MORE >
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How 3-D Printing Could Break into the Building Industry
March 29, 2019
Since Spain opened the first 3-D–printed pedestrian bridge in 2016, the push for printed architecture seems to be accelerating. Shanghai inaugurated… READ MORE >
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The Dotted Line: What Contractors Need to Know About Construction Integrity Monitoring
March 28, 2019
Owners and developers put a lot of faith in the contractors they hire. They also sink a great deal of money into their construction projects,… READ MORE >
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Survey: Lacking Laborforce Has Contractors Missing Deadlines
March 19, 2019
In its first-quarter 2019 Commercial Construction Index report, USG Corp. and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce reported that 70% of contractors... READ MORE >
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AWCI EVP/CEO Etkin Announces Retirement
March 15, 2019
Steven A. Etkin has announced that he will retire at the end of this year. Etkin has been executive vice president and CEO of the Association… READ MORE >
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Wells Fargo: Nonresidential Construction Industry Growth Continue
March 11, 2019
A healthy level of optimism on the part of construction executives, or among leaders in any industry for that matter, is very telling. READ MORE >
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Will Economic Uncertainty Leave Construction Tech in Limbo?
March 07, 2019
IT leaders should use this time to tidy up outdated processes, experts say, so that nothing stands in the way of technology's value when the… READ MORE >
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FMI: Despite Market Growth, Contractors Should Still 'Recession Proof'
March 04, 2019
Sometimes, the longer a good thing lasts, the louder rumblings get that a reality check could be around the corner, and construction industry… READ MORE >
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7 Trends That Will Shape Commercial Construction in 2019
January 07, 2019
Is a trend really a trend if it repeats year after year? That's a valid concern in the commercial construction world. For a competitive and… READ MORE >
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NJBIA and Hudson County Chamber of Commerce Join Lawsuit Challenging Jersey City Payroll Tax
January 04, 2019
The New Jersey Business & Industry Association and the Hudson County Chamber of Commerce have joined a lawsuit filed by various businesses,… READ MORE >
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Carpenter Contractor Trust Wins Construction Marketer of the Year Award
January 04, 2019
Union Carpenter & Construction Marketing Leads Winners Garnering 12 Additional Marketing Awards READ MORE >
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SWACCA Applauds National Apprenticeship Week
November 14, 2018
SWACCA partnered with the Department of Labor to highlight the value of high-quality Registered Apprenticeship Programs.
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