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The widespread practice of misclassification of workers as independent subcontractor has a detrimental effect on immigrants, workforce, and competitiveness in the industry.
Reshaping the Construction Industry
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Construction employment in April totaled 8,321,000, seasonally adjusted, up by 9,000 from a downwardly revised March total and up by 50,000 (0.6%) year-over-year (y/y), according...
May 15, 2026
Authored by Mary Scott Nabers:Big changes and big needs are emerging so quickly. It seems appropriate to pause and consider some of the monumental issues facing public officials...
May 13, 2026
At the Building Futures Construction Expo, a student walked away from a booth and said, “I’m so glad I came.” It’s a simple moment. Easy to miss if you’re not listening for it.But...
May 12, 2026
The construction industry added 9,000 jobs on net in April, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor...
May 11, 2026
United Tool and Fastener is excited to announce the upcoming Milwaukee Tool One-Day Sale - a tool sale event that shouldn’t be missed. The first sale will take...
May 08, 2026
May 3-9, 2026 is National Hurricane Preparedness Week. This is the best time to plan and prepare for the upcoming hurricane season, which officially begins June 1, 2026 and ends...
May 07, 2026
Associated Builders and Contractors released its 2026 Health and Safety Performance Report, an annual guide to health and safety best practices on construction jobsites. The...
May 06, 2026
The construction industry isn’t short on opportunity. It is short on alignment. Across Houston and beyond, demand for skilled craft professionals continues to outpace the supply...
May 05, 2026
Authored by Mary Scott Nabers:Local government officials across America regularly maintain and preserve public assets, while also investing in the development of new ones. ...
May 04, 2026
