Bipartisan bill seeks deadlines for union contract agreements

The Faster Labor Contracts Act would put a clock on labor negotiations once workers vote to form a union.

By Zachary Phillips • March 11, 2025

Top construction-related podcasts

The AEC industry boasts a vast offering of informative, on-demand programs. Here are some to add to your playlist.

By Matthew Thibault • Updated March 27, 2025

Skanska’s small business incubator has led to $740M in partnerships

The 20-year-old Construction Management Building Blocks program seeks to grow and develop small firms.

By Zachary Phillips • March 6, 2025

Poor leadership pushing women out of construction

A majority of women want to advance their careers but don’t see growth opportunities, a new survey found.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated March 10, 2025

Helping women succeed at work starts with better leave

Supporting parents begins with stronger leave policies, writes a construction executive who gained a new perspective after starting her own family.

By Rebecca Ozols Goss • March 5, 2025

Construction Champions 2025

These women are helping to shape the industry from the ground up.

By Construction Dive Staff • March 3, 2025

How are C-suites reacting to Trump’s DEI orders?

Most are in a holding pattern, a Littler survey showed — but certain initiatives may be on the chopping block.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 28, 2025

What Chavez-DeRemer’s hearing may have revealed about DOL apprenticeship plans

Lori Chavez-DeRemer said during her confirmation hearing that one of the president’s top priorities is “expanded apprenticeships.”

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 27, 2025

Contractor opens Houston construction academy

Burns & McDonnell intends to train the next generation of craft professionals and send out mobile units to provide education across the U.S.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 27, 2025

Warfel’s new director of people engagement: ‘Here if you need me’

The Pennsylvania-based contractor has created a new position to help build company culture and employee satisfaction.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated Feb. 20, 2025

Senators frame Trump’s DOL pick as bridge between employers, employees

Still, Lori Chavez-DeRemer faced bipartisan scrutiny on the PRO Act, “right-to-work” laws, minimum wage policy and the joint employer rule.

By Caroline Colvin • Feb. 20, 2025

NAWIC President Kelly Aust on the impact of women in construction week

NAWIC president shares her experiences with WIC Week.

Feb. 18, 2025

9 of the biggest OSHA fines of Q4 2024

Lack of fall protection and failing to ensure safe trench excavations led to high initial fine amounts for several contractors.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 13, 2025

5 quick answers to employers’ questions on E-Verify, ICE raids

Attorneys discussed the practical angles of immigration enforcement during a recent webinar.

By Kathryn Moody • Feb. 12, 2025

DOD halts PLAs on construction projects

The AGC lauded the Defense Department’s move to stop the use of project labor agreements and said it anticipates other agencies will follow suit.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 12, 2025

Bill to abolish OSHA has ‘zero chance’ of becoming law, attorney says

The legislation from Rep. Andy Biggs will not move forward, an employment lawyer told Construction Dive, but other new policies could affect the federal safety agency.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 10, 2025

Nonprofit launches mobile app to address industry mental health crisis

Participants of ABC’s Florida East Coast chapter’s charity arm will post a QR code on jobsites to connect workers with healthcare professionals.

By Zachary Phillips • Feb. 6, 2025

Construction hiring slows to ‘unprecedented pace’

The decline is a result of diminished demand for labor, potentially due to cold weather and the presidential transition, according to a construction economist.

By Jennifer Goodman • Feb. 5, 2025

It’s not just workplace raids. Mishandled electronic I-9s could be a costly immigration threat for employers under Trump.

A group of legal experts is sounding the alarm that noncompliant electronic Form I-9 vendors could put unsuspecting employers at risk.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 4, 2025

Contractors scramble to stay on top of Trump’s new policies

Builders must stay up to date with the new administration's rapidly evolving directives that cover everything from DEI to funding, experts say.

By Julie Strupp • Feb. 3, 2025

Construction outlook 2025: what contractors need to know

From uncertain interest rates to a new presidential administration, construction pros are keeping close tabs on key issues that could drive up costs or create new challenges.

By Construction Dive Staff • Jan. 30, 2025

Arizona drywall firms ordered to pay over $7.4M in back wages, damages

A Labor Department investigation determined two companies that perform commercial work willfully denied overtime pay to more than 1,400 employees.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 30, 2025

Trump’s immigration policy likely to cause ‘mayhem’ for next 4 years

ICE arrests and a battle over birthright citizenship are just two of the president’s actions creating anxiety over how he will handle work authorization, experts say.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 30, 2025

Trump funding freeze leaves IIJA, IRA projects in limbo

New executive orders could halt promised funding and stop infrastructure and environmental projects that are already underway, legal experts say.

By Julie Strupp • Updated Jan. 29, 2025

Skanska, Fluor launch online sustainability education program

The platform is designed to share knowledge and promote collaboration on supply chain challenges.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 28, 2025