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Column // Help Wanted
Arizona SkillsUSA competition showcases trade options
The Arizona Builders Alliance event featured more than 140 students entering contests in various craft categories.
By Zachary Phillips • March 27, 2025 -
Trump order targets PLAs on federal jobs
The number of project labor agreements used on federally funded projects will likely decrease, though they won’t completely disappear, legal experts say.
By Zachary Phillips • March 24, 2025 -
Sponsored by North Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters
North Atlantic States Carpenters create state-of-the-art skills trainings tailored to employers’ needs
Carpenters union builds custom trainings that help its business partners succeed.
March 24, 2025 -
Q&A
Hispanic Construction Council head calls for practical immigration policy
Rather than mass deportation, George Carrillo suggests improving visa policies as a means to commonsense reform.
By Zachary Phillips • March 20, 2025 -
Sheet metal groups roll out bias training
SMACNA, SMART and ITI have added a three-hour program to their existing training schedules, aimed at improving diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.
By Zachary Phillips • March 19, 2025 -
Construction job openings drop 42% YOY as labor churn accelerates
Demand for construction workers has softened in recent months amid uncertainty stemming from President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
By Zachary Phillips • March 17, 2025 -
After 5 years, construction still reels from COVID’s labor impact
Though building's “essential” status kept workers busy through lockdowns, the industry still has not recovered from the blow to an already-persistent trades shortage.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated March 13, 2025 -
Construction groups decry PRO Act’s reintroduction
Sen. Bernie Sanders was among the legislators to resubmit the law, which would make it easier for workers to form unions.
By Zachary Phillips • March 12, 2025 -
Lori Chavez-DeRemer confirmed as labor secretary
How DOL will proceed now is not clear, though there are hints the agency may be assuming an unusually pro-worker stance for a Republican administration.
By Emilie Shumway • March 12, 2025 -
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 -
Women in Construction Week 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 -
Opinion // Women in Construction Week 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 -
Women in Construction Week 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 -
Q&A
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 -
Sponsored by NAWIC
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