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Steep inflation has exacerbated what was already a volatile market for construction materials, complicating specialty contractors’ efforts to navigate the post-pandemic environment.

Tip-off of EV plant's alleged workplace violations came from union local, Illinois authorities say.

With a tight labor market and construction still booming in many regions of the country, one category of worker that has felt stretched thin has been equipment operators.

AGC says safety guidelines should instead account for local conditions and the type of work.

The construction industry posted across-the-board jobs gains in all sectors to add an estimated 32,000 positions overall in June. But how long will it last? 

Higher borrowing costs, increasing market pessimism and growing recession risks are combining to slow industry hiring, says ABC economist.

Pick is former construction union and Minnesota state official who is also the division's current acting administrator.