Construction spending shows nonresidential ‘weakening’
Public construction spending remained positive in October, despite a decline in seven of the 16 nonresidential categories, according to an Associated …
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Construction Dive is asking contractors to join in the friendly competition.
More construction jobs filled, fewer quits in October
Construction job openings dropped by 52,000 in October, though the industry’s high demand for labor remains.
Qatar officials walk back statement about worker deaths
The country’s World Cup leader said in a recent interview that hundreds of migrant workers died from construction and preparation, much more than i…
Gartner: Fewer than one-third of employees believe their pay is fair
Despite employees’ perceptions, most organizations have reported to Gartner that they prioritize pay equity.
Third conspirator pleads guilty in Caltrans bid-rigging scheme
A California contractor bribed a state DOT official and colluded with others to steer contracts to multiple companies, the Department of Justice said…
9 of the year’s top construction stories
The economy, lawsuits, labor challenges and supply chain woes: These are the topics that have resonated most with readers in 2022.
LG Chem plans $3 billion Tennessee EV battery plant
The new plant will be the largest of its kind in the United States, with construction to begin in the first quarter of 2023 and mass production to sta…
Did the pandemic really kill just-in-time? Experts weigh in.
With retailers now struggling with inventory glut and overstocked warehouses, the lean operating model may need to make a comeback.
House passes bills to avert US rail shutdown, add paid sick leave
The vote comes just two days after President Joe Biden urged congressional intervention, warning “a rail shutdown would devastate our economy.”
