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Raises peaked in 2023, but remain high compared to pre-pandemic levels.

Veterans' agency, which builds health care and other facilities, cited a Jan. 21 court ruling against the Biden-era agreement in a directive to remove it from construction contracts. 

The U.S. Dept. of Defense has instructed its agencies to remove language in contracts requiring labor agreements for projects over $35 million, changing a Biden-era rule. 

Building and specialty trade contractors added jobs in January, but highway and civil firms reported a decline.

The number of new workers needed to meet construction demand will rise even further in 2026, says ABC, as interest rates are expected to fall.

Labor unions appear to be skeptical of whether former House member Lori Chavez-DeRemer can carry out bipartisan policies. 

For the fifth month in a row the construction industry has continued to add positions.

As construction groups and leaders look ahead, they see questions and uncertainty.

Regional subcontractors set the groundwork for their next tranche of projects amid optimism as interest rates begin to move in their favor.

Commentary from the Top 500 Design Firms in 2024 reveals a shift in the use of artificial intelligence to complement design services.