EEOC sues construction company for allegedly allowing ‘anti-American’ slurs against workers

An American employee was derided by his Mexican co-workers for not being able to speak Spanish fluently, the agency said.

By Ginger Christ • May 14, 2026

Bechtel, NABTU launch nuclear apprenticeship push as power demand rises

The partnership seeks to capitalize on the growth in the power construction market, while maintaining safety and quality standards for nuclear jobs.

By Keith Loria • May 12, 2026

The pendulum may be swinging back in favor of the trades: JLL

Demand for skilled workers is surpassing demand in other job categories, spurring organizations to make it easier to get people trained, experts say.

By Joe Burns • May 7, 2026

Construction Safety Week signs new OSHA alliance at DC event

About 1,000 construction pros gathered on the National Mall Wednesday as part of Construction Safety Week to advance total worker health, both on and off the jobsite.

By Sebastian Obando • May 6, 2026

Construction’s labor market stayed stagnant in March

The industry has seen the number of layoffs remain steady as hiring slows, indicating contractors are in a holding pattern due to soft demand.

By Zachary Phillips • May 6, 2026

Minnesota recovers $1.28M in back wages from construction firms

One of the firms denies any wrongdoing in the state’s record-breaking case, and said it has stopped working with the subcontractor it alleges is responsible.

By Keith Loria • May 6, 2026

Worker misclassification in construction leads to competitive imbalance: report

The Economic Policy Institute put a spotlight on how worker misclassification can cost individuals thousands in benefits while distorting the bidding process.

By Keith Loria • April 27, 2026

NABTU, Microsoft partner on AI training for construction trades

The effort will incorporate a tech-forward curriculum into apprenticeship programs, teaching real-world applications from safety compliance to jobsite problem-solving.

By Keith Loria • April 27, 2026

DOL proposes new joint employer rule

The rule would create “a single nationwide standard” for the Fair Labor Standards Act and other laws, the U.S. Department of Labor said.

By Ginger Christ • April 23, 2026

CBRE, Meta launch data center trade skills training program

CBRE will stand up and run centers across the U.S. to train fiber technicians to build Meta data centers, the companies say.

By Joe Burns • April 21, 2026

California contractor ordered to pay $468K in wage theft case

A federal probe found missed payroll, unpaid overtime and retaliation, highlighting persistent labor violations in construction, according to an attorney.

By Keith Loria • April 20, 2026

The US may already have a negative immigration rate. That’s bad for construction.

Some reports indicate more people are leaving the U.S. than arriving. Experts say that has direct impacts on workforce availability and meeting project demand.

By Zachary Phillips • April 17, 2026

OSHA extends heat emphasis program

The previous initiative lapsed on April 8, but two days later, the safety agency announced an updated outreach, resource and inspection program that will run through 2031.

By Zachary Phillips • April 16, 2026

Jury awards Cemex driver $5M in ‘egregious’ disability and race bias lawsuit

The plaintiff, a Black man born with congenital aural atresia, claimed he endured near-daily harassment from co-workers.

By Ryan Golden • April 15, 2026

Balancing control and efficiency: When to use construction takeoff services

Save time without losing control. Learn when a hybrid approach to material takeoffs is best.

April 13, 2026

NABTU, CPWR partner with Bechtel-backed suicide prevention initiative

The union membership group and safety research organization have joined forces with Hard Hat Courage, the program run by the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention.

By Zachary Phillips • April 3, 2026

AI is creating a surge in demand for HVAC technicians, other skilled labor: Randstad

Organizations should use flexible hiring policies to get the talent they need, the global human resources consulting company recommends.

By Joe Burns • March 31, 2026

Trump order directs federal contractors to dump DEI — or risk canceled contracts

Departments and agencies have until April 25 to insert a clause in their contracts that requires contractors and subcontractors to not engage in “racially discriminatory DEI activities.”

By Emilie Shumway • March 30, 2026

How AI is spurring demand for skilled trade workers — not displacing them

“The digital revolution underway has a physical foundation,” Randstad CEO Sander van ’t Noordende said.

By Caroline Colvin • March 25, 2026

3 ways public–private partnerships are strengthening the construction workforce

CEOs rethink workforce strategy through nonprofit partnerships to expand and stabilize labor pipelines.

March 23, 2026

Construction’s latest jobs data shows slow start to 2026

U.S. contractors had 231,000 open positions on the last day of January, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

By Zachary Phillips • March 16, 2026

Building a better future: How girls can reshape the construction industry

Girls Garage teaches design and construction skills while closing the labor gap and strengthening the future of the field, write two nonprofit leaders.

By Emily Pilloton-Lam and Miriam Warren • March 6, 2026

Skanska safety exec reflects on what’s changed for women in construction

Mindy Uber joined the firm nearly 20 years ago. Since then, she’s seen the industry evolve in areas that range from PPE offerings to jobsite language.

By Zachary Phillips • March 4, 2026

The next generation of women builders is out there. They just need a clearer path.

Going to college versus seeking an apprenticeship doesn't have to be an either-or choice, writes Scott Taylor, dean of workforce development for Stephens College.

By Scott Taylor • March 2, 2026

NLRB reverts to joint employer rule it crafted in Trump’s first term

The board said it maintains the “substantial direct and immediate control” it articulated in 2020.

By Ryan Golden • Feb. 27, 2026