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A commentary by attorney Kenneth Rubinstein on why firms should pivot from emphasizing outcomes to prioritizing engagement as the national debate changes about diversity, equity and inclusion in construction.

Confusion over the Trump administration’s “America First” agenda and rising construction costs drive company execs to shift resources toward innovative solutions.

In the summer of 1969, protesters shut down over a dozen projects in Chicago, resulting in the Builders Association of Chicago and the unions holding a closed, five-hour negotiating session.

The mandate requires executive department agencies to review and assess whether public works construction projects totaling more than $35 million are favorable for workers and the community.

Pestrella has spent his entire 38-year career at LA County Public Works, making his way up from field hydrologist to director.

The structure of the U.S. construction industry in 1960 could be compared to a stone-walled bastion. Union locals had ironclad control over their recruitment process, which was steeped in nepotism and cronyism.

Lori Chavez-DeRemer has been confirmed as the 30th U.S. Secretary of Labor by the U.S. Senate after a 67-32 vote.

Policy attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion caused some angst at the ENR Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference Feb. 24-25, but courts have halted the Trump changes and industry talent development won't be deterred.

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