DOL: Union election petitions up 58%
The fire lit by labor organizers in October continues to rage, as the agency highlights unsustainable workloads and a lack of funding.
Author: construction dive
Balfour Beatty lands plethora of projects in California
The London-based firm is focusing on small- and medium-sized education and federal builds.
Nearly one-third of workers plan to quit: Conference Board
Many CFOs are raising wages in order to curb near-record attrition in a highly competitive labor market.
Jacobs wins $310M UK nuclear site project
The Dallas-based construction services firm was selected to deliver Sellagield’s new Integrated Asset Care framework.
Skanska CFO: 'We probably have the best balance sheet in the industry'
Amid a war in Ukraine, inflation and a looming recession, the Swedish contractor saw second quarter profits dip slightly and revenue increase 18%.
Onshoring push continues with $1.8B semiconductor plant
COVID-19 impacts on the supply chain and the war in Ukraine have spurred calls for more domestic production, but delays in the CHIPS Act are holding u…
Boring Company misses proposal deadline on San Bernardino project
The company opened its first destination station for the Las Vegas Loop, but didn’t further pursue a California project.
Companies next year plan biggest average pay raise since 2008
In order to succeed in a highly competitive labor market, companies need to consider providing non-monetary benefits such as workplace flexibility in …
OSHA ramps up enforcement following trench safety incidents
After an increase in trench-related deaths, the agency reminded contractors that it can consider criminal referrals for willful violations.
Biden announces executive actions on resilient infrastructure, offshore wind
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act is providing a funding boost for the climate initiatives.
