Following a slow-hiring rate in February, March saw 26,000 jobs added to the construction industry.
Fatalities Edge Down: New Data Reveals a Promising Decline
According to new BLS data, U.S. construction fatalities declined slightly in 2024.
One Industry, One Goal: Construction Safety Week 2026
Gilbane’s Steven Carter talks unifying construction around risk, respect and the relentless pursuit of safer jobsites during Construction Safety Week.
Industrial Canvas: Turning Hard Hats Into Artwork
Detroit-based commercial contractor Sachse Construction is bringing together builders, makers and artists with its annual art auction as part of its mission to improve both workforce development and the lives of Detroit youth.
Slowest Rate of Construction Hiring on Record in February
The construction industry had 202,000 job openings on the last day of February.
Pivotal Moment: Reaching a Turning Point in the Construction Labor Shortage
While technology is opening a whole new pipeline for recruitment into the construction industry, there still aren’t enough workers to meet demand.
Wiring the AI Economy: Construction Spending on Data Centers
Explosive growth in data center construction is straining labor markets, reshaping policy debates and accelerating technology adoption across the construction industry.
Labor Shortages in Construction: Managing Legal and Operational Risks
Labor shortages can make labor contracts (and resulting audits) all the more complicated.








