Articles by Tom Ichniowski

July's 4.9% rate edged up from 4.5% in previous month and in July 2016, Labor Dept. reports.

PBGC says its 2016 multiemployer program deficit grew to $58.6 billion from 2015's $55.5 billion.

Commerce Dept. says construction spending declines 1.3% on monthly basis but climbs 1.6% vs. June 2016.

Multi-part measure also would boost military construction, Corps civil works budgets, but cut VA projects.

Former contracting officer admits seeking and receiving $320,000 in bribes from Afghan firm.

Projects seek $2.3 billion in water-infrastructure loans, but EPA's lending capacity is $1.5 billion.