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Federal Court of Claims has nullified previous administration labor agreement mandate that required them for most federal projects of $35M or larger, finding that competitive bidding could not be upheld under the rule and the executive order that required it. 

All industry segments recorded jobs increases, some small.                        

The $45M state initiative is set to develop a diverse pipeline of skilled workers to meet projected workforce construction needs in the clean energy sector

The rule requires that construction PPE must properly fit the wearer to maintain safety.

Two insurers push back against a growing number of negligence lawsuits.

Nonresidential specialty trade contractors posted the strongest gains, with mixed results in other industry sectors.

Proposed administration mandate that would have reduced apprenticeship flexibility was opposed by both business and labor groups

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

The Associated Builders and Contractors challenged the rule along with groups from other business sectors.

Settlement resolves United Builders Group Co.'s alleged misclassification of nearly 100 employees as independent contractors with no overtime wages paid.