Residential construction jobs slow in April
The construction industry added 33,000 jobs in April, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the
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Labor and Safety
3 not-so-sci-fi trends in construction tech
Construction has been slow to adopt technology, even as other industries have successfully managed constraints with tech solutions.
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March construction jobs bounce back after disappointing February
Construction employment was fairly steady in March, adding 16,000 jobs, according to BLS.
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What are the most commonly claimed issues in construction defect litigation?
One of the most common questions I get is: “What are the most commonly claimed construction defects?”
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Wages, education indicators of lower construction fatalities
High wages and an educated labor pool may be indicators of safer construction worksites. That’s according to an analysis done
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Construction jobs increased in January amid shutdown woes
Residential construction enjoyed healthy gains as overall unemployment increased slightly in January.
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With looming labor shortages, new legislation aims to bring shop class back to school
A proposed bill would help schools fund hands-on training to introduce students to trades.
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December construction employment figures reach historic highs
As 2018 concluded, employment in the construction industry strengthened, with jobs reaching the highest level since March 2008.
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Shutdown slows annual increase of OSHA penalties
New penalty levels will be implemented when shutdown ends and final rule can be published in the federal register.
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Workplace deaths decline in 2017, but Colorado construction deaths rise
Falls and opioid use continue to present major threats to workplace safety.
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