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

How to protect employees from heat and other climate extremes

Basics like shade, water and rest can help, but companies should involve workers in the planning process, experts say.

By Ryan Golden • July 15, 2025

How immigration crackdowns, ICE raids will affect recruitment in 2025

A decline in the foreign-born workforce “will keep the potential pool of workers historically tight,” Wells Fargo economists found.

By Caroline Colvin • July 10, 2025

TikTokers promote the construction trades to young workers

Online influencers are reaching members of Gen Z via the popular social media site.

By Keith Loria • July 10, 2025

Mailbag: The EEOC sent us a letter about our DEI programs. What should we do next?

Experts question whether the agency possesses the authority to issue such letters. But ignoring an agency notice or request is typically not a good tactic, an attorney says.

By Ryan Golden • July 10, 2025

Construction advocate Mark Casso remembered as mentor, friend

The leader of the Construction Industry Round Table was humble, kind and a staunch champion for the building sector, his colleagues said.

By Zachary Phillips • July 9, 2025

6 ways employers can lower healthcare costs in 2025

"Employers have absorbed the majority of cost increases over the past four years, and they likely cannot continue to do so," one expert said.

By Michael Brady • July 2, 2025

Return to office doesn’t mean rewind to 2019, conference speaker says

COVID-19 transformed the workplace as much as desktop computers, HR Transformed’s CEO said. Her tip for managing a blended workforce? Be intentional.

By Ginger Christ • July 2, 2025

Hiring rate, job openings remain historically low

Though contractors are optimistic in the face of a subdued labor market, it’s not yet clear how President Donald Trump’s immigration policies have affected the data.

By Zachary Phillips • July 2, 2025

OSHA hearings hint at revised heat rule

Though many expected the Trump administration to kill the proposed regulation, the agency may simply tone it down to a more performance-based standard, experts say.

By Zachary Phillips • June 26, 2025

Contractors back New York’s Scaffold Law update

Liability insurance premiums in New York generally run about 30% higher than in other states due to the legislation, builders say.

By Sebastian Obando • June 26, 2025

Employers should regularly check E-Verify for authorization status changes, DHS warns

The Trump administration recently revoked work authorization status for more than half a million noncitizens from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela.

By Emilie Shumway • June 25, 2025