NLRB reverts to joint employer rule it crafted in Trump’s first term

The board said it maintains the “substantial direct and immediate control” it articulated in 2020.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 27, 2026

How to recruit young workers before it’s too late

With 41% of the construction workforce set to retire by 2031, finding and keeping the next generation of builders is becoming an existential must, writes consultant John Waters.

By John Waters • Feb. 27, 2026

What builders need to know about E-Verify in 2026

Effective March 19, nonresidential builders in Ohio will need to enroll in the workforce verification program, which now applies in about half of all states.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 24, 2026

How to find the balance between profitability and people

Recruiting the next generation of builders may require a cultural shift, but companies also can’t abandon their core values, writes consultant Matt Verderamo.

By Matt Verderamo • Feb. 20, 2026

Construction workers report for training camp at NFL stadium build

With the Tennessee Titans’ stadium a year from opening, one program has injected more than 100 new construction workers into the building workforce.

By Matthew Thibault • Feb. 19, 2026

Construction fatal overdose, suicide rates dropped in 2024

Drug-related overdose deaths and deaths by suicide declined 28.8% and 1.7% year over year, respectively, according to the most recent data from NABTU and CPWR.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 13, 2026

60% of Gen Zers will pursue skilled trade work this year: survey

Fear of AI might be driving the shift. A different survey last year found fewer than 40% of Gen Zers had an interest in the trades.

By Robert Freedman • Feb. 11, 2026

Construction job openings rose to end 2025

Despite an improvement at the end of December, fewer construction workers were hired in 2024 and 2025 compared to recent years, according to Anirban Basu, chief economist for ABC.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 6, 2026

Construction education nonprofit launches English upskilling program

NCCER partnered with EnGen on a foreman certification initiative to help workers with limited English skills boost career growth opportunities.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 3, 2026

What construction leaders need to know for 2026

It’s anyone’s guess what the next 12 months will look like. Here, nonresidential building pros share insights on data centers, immigration and more to bring the year into focus.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 29, 2026

Construction’s new worker demand drops to 350,000 in 2026: report

Down from half a million in recent years, the estimate could prove conservative as construction workers retire and political actions destabilize the labor market, per ABC.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 28, 2026

How a simple fix to the EB-3 visa program could be the answer construction needs

The Dignity Act, which is before Congress now, could address the workforce shortage without raising green card caps, a consultant writes. 

By John Dorer • Jan. 16, 2026

Why OSHA standards shouldn’t be the high-water mark for contractor safety

As 2026 gets underway, a construction injury lawyer argues that government benchmarks represent the bare minimum, not the ultimate goal, for protecting workers. 

By Ken Fulginiti • Jan. 15, 2026

How immigration enforcement will impact construction in 2026

Undocumented workers are becoming increasingly scarce on jobsites. That means higher expenses in sectors with less demand, while data center wages continue to command a premium. 

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 14, 2026

Construction job openings were ‘extraordinarily low’ in October

The latest federal data shows muted labor demand along with a sharp drop in hiring, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis.

By Sebastian Obando • Dec. 9, 2025

4 strategies to boost recruiting through employer branding

Retaining and upskilling construction workers requires a clear message and follow-through on employer culture, writes a strategic communication leader.

By Ayme Zemke • Dec. 1, 2025

What commercial builders miss about Gen Z and the labor shortage

It’s not just about attracting younger workers to the industry. It’s also about keeping them once they’re here, writes a construction principal.

By Chase Manning • Nov. 25, 2025

DOTs hit pause on DBE goals to recertify firms

Around 41,000 companies participate in the national program that awards contracting goals to disadvantaged businesses. They all must now effectively reapply.

By Joe Bousquin • Nov. 18, 2025

Over one-third of companies plan to replace entry roles with AI, survey says

Although cutting entry-level hires may increase savings in the short run, drying up this pipeline to future leaders could create a long-term crisis, a Korn Ferry report warned.

By Laurel Kalser • Nov. 6, 2025

With shutdown, contractors ‘in the dark’ on labor data

The government shutdown prevented the Bureau of Labor Statistics from releasing a job openings report, just one of many metrics that help builders understand the broader economy.

By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 6, 2025

There’s no skilled labor shortage in construction. There’s a shortage of good jobs.

The issue is not a lack of willing people, but a lack of steady, quality jobs, writes an Iron Workers union business manager.

By Gary R. Armstrong Jr. • Nov. 6, 2025

DHS ends automatic extensions of immigrant work permits

The new rule leaves employers scrambling and likely will lead to labor shortages, an attorney said.

By Ginger Christ • Oct. 30, 2025

California greenlights $25M for apprenticeship programs

Through the Employment Training Panel, the cash targets 88 apprenticeship programs and 22,208 workers, many in construction.

By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 27, 2025

What will OSHA look like when the government reopens?

One expert compared the shutdown to school snow days, indicating the time lost for rulemaking cannot be made up.

By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 23, 2025

How and why ICHRAs are built for busy construction crews

Static healthcare benefit plans might not always match the way construction teams work.

Oct. 20, 2025