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

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

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

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

Judge rules against federal PLA mandate

Though the decision only applies to specific bid protests, it opens the door for other challenges and hobbles the government’s ability to issue more project labor agreements, a construction attorney said.

By Zachary Phillips • Updated Jan. 27, 2025

‘Your main challenge in 2025’: finding workers

The construction industry needs nearly half a million more workers, particularly those with trades skills and experience, to deliver on project demand, per Associated Builders and Contractors.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 24, 2025

Despite Trump’s orders, DBE not dead yet

The president’s move to revoke a ban on discrimination in federal contracting could have a chilling effect, but it will take an act of Congress to dismantle current programs, an attorney told Construction Dive.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 23, 2025

Trump orders agencies to target private-sector DEI

In a Tuesday executive order, President Trump asked members of his administration to develop a strategic enforcement plan to deter “illegal” DEI programs and principles.

By Emilie Shumway • Jan. 23, 2025

How contractors plan for cold weather safety

Much of the U.S. is experiencing frigid temperatures this week. Workers unaccustomed to the cold may need extra protection, experts say.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 23, 2025

Construction staffing firm settles discrimination suit for $300K

Minnesota-based TKO Construction Services didn’t hire women, Black workers and individuals over 40 due to client requests, according to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

By Joe Bousquin • Jan. 22, 2025

Trump takes action around energy, immigration, tariffs

The newly sworn-in president issued several executive orders on Monday that could impact contractors.

By Jennifer Goodman • Jan. 21, 2025

Construction resumes on Idaho hangar that collapsed last year

Big D Builders said it has restarted work on the jobsite at the Boise Airport nearly one year after three workers were killed.

By Zachary Phillips • Jan. 21, 2025

Trump names former EEOC Commissioner Keith Sonderling deputy labor secretary

If both are confirmed, Sonderling would work alongside former Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer, Trump’s pick for secretary of labor.

By Ginger Christ • Jan. 16, 2025