The 2025 midyear HR checkup: Layoffs, DEI pivots and a ‘tricky’ AI future

A large-scale divestment from people initiatives has left HR teams in an uncomfortable spot, one expert said.

By Ryan Golden • Aug. 28, 2025

Who is liable when a ‘borrowed’ construction worker gets hurt?

Temps and subs can help fill vital gaps on construction projects, but they create layers of liability that can be costly if left unaddressed.

By Keith Loria • Aug. 26, 2025

3 DEI approaches employers must reconsider to avoid federal ire

The principles set forth in a recent DOJ memo are likely to be applied by the EEOC to all employers under Title VII, attorney Jonathan Segal writes.

By Jonathan Segal • Aug. 25, 2025

Skanska intern builds on her interest in sustainable construction

Purdue engineering student Shivani Pemaraj, who also holds a black belt in karate, says she has gotten experience in every facet of the industry this summer.

By Jennifer Goodman • Aug. 22, 2025

Kentucky launches work zone speed cameras

After more than 1,200 road work crashes in 2024, the state has created a system for fining motorists speeding near active jobsites.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 21, 2025

How to write the next chapter for women in construction

Women leaders have made progress in the industry. Now it’s time for them to bring up the next generation, writes one project executive.

By Stacy Roman • Aug. 20, 2025

US companies collaborate to grow skilled trades workforce

The Business Roundtable sees opportunities to solve the labor gap on a large scale.

By Benton Graham • Aug. 19, 2025

Bechtel, AFSP launch suicide prevention initiative

In 2024, the firm pledged $7 million to the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. Now, the partnership is releasing the first wave of resources aimed at reaching 500,000 workers.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 19, 2025

Tips to maximize a construction internship: McCarthy lead

Planning, tasking and an open feedback loop are vital for a robust, mutually rewarding internship, said McCarthy’s early career program manager.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 18, 2025

Walsh teams with Goodwill to train workers on Kentucky healthcare job

The Chicago-based contractor is training workers while it builds a $781 million hospital for the University of Kentucky, a frequent practice for pre-apprenticeships.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated Aug. 26, 2025

Massachusetts awards skilled trades grants, approves private apprenticeship program

The approval of C&W Services’ apprenticeship program offers the facility service firm “a competitive advantage in a tight labor market,” an executive said.

By Joe Burns • Aug. 13, 2025

Be ‘in tune’ with workers to assess their well-being, presenters say

It’s critical to know employees in order to spot warning signs when one is struggling with mental health issues, said presenters at the ASSP Conference + Expo last month.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 7, 2025

ICE raids worsen construction’s labor shortage. Contractors must respond.

I-9 audits, tapping labor groups and cross-training existing employees can help builders stay on track, a construction accountant writes.

By Chris Coleman • Aug. 7, 2025

Construction economists say they trust revised jobs data

President Donald Trump fired the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics over a recent report, which also slashed June's new construction jobs by 90%.

By Zachary Phillips • Aug. 7, 2025

Employers’ emphasis on skilled trades lost on Gen Z: Harris poll

Young workers don’t realize going into the trades can offer good pay more quickly than pursuing a college-based career, the report says.

By Robert Freedman • Aug. 5, 2025

Construction knows where its workers are. It’s time to bring them back.

The industry’s talent pipeline is drying up, but there are many places to look for new workers, writes Atlanta-based construction pro Ratan Lal.

By Ratan Lal • July 31, 2025

Employees brace for AI-driven change: survey

Nearly half of workers are taking steps to safeguard their financial and professional futures as concerns swirl, according to a Gusto survey. 

By Lindsey Wilkinson • July 30, 2025

Don’t settle: Why to hire top construction talent

High-performing employees are the most valuable investment a contractor can make, writes construction executive Kevin French.

By Kevin French • July 30, 2025

How and why to conduct a DEI audit in construction

The industry has been working to improve diversity, but that could also bring scrutiny from Washington. Here’s how to walk the line.

By Joe Bousquin • July 29, 2025

Ferrovial names 3 to executive roles in highway division

Alberto González, Javier Tamargo and Ricardo Bosch Urzua have been tapped for leadership roles with Cintra.

By Julie Strupp • July 28, 2025

The contractor’s guide to conquering construction labor costs

Learn how to control construction labor costs by connecting labor, job costing and ERP.

By Quintin Ricci • July 28, 2025

Pennsylvania lawmakers designate Construction Opioid Awareness Week

State senators cast light on the building sector’s ongoing struggle against substance abuse via a campaign during the height of summer construction season.

By Matthew Thibault • July 24, 2025

Former Amazon exec, Biden official talk OSHA changes

Corporate safety attorney Heather MacDougall and the former deputy assistant secretary of OSHA offered details at the recent ASSP 2025 Conference + Expo.

By Zachary Phillips • July 24, 2025

Why a women-owned firm developed PPE for women

ARX’s leaders say they leaned on their own experiences and researched how women wear and use gear to create better products.

By Zachary Phillips • July 17, 2025

Nearly 9% of younger workers use alcohol or drugs at work, study shows

Substance use occurs more often in blue-collar and service industry jobs, but comprehensive policies and supportive interventions can help, researchers said.

By Carolyn Crist • July 17, 2025