Construction input prices fell in December at a greater rate than the Producer Price Index, but still outpaced the wholesale level marker of inflation for the year.

Labor Dept. report shows spike in respiratory illness cases.

Contractor group wants workplace definition changes, employer mandate liability and enforcement clarifications, among other things for federal contractors and large firms.

Borrowers need to note changes in terms and documentation.

Contractor group challenges legality of loan-forgiveness eligibility questionnaire and process for developing it.

Residential construction showed stronger jobs increases than nonresidential categories.

Industry's workforce remains at 294,000, or 3.8%, below February's pre-pandemic level.

Group survey reports widespread project deferrals, halts and disruptions and few new awards, as pandemic economic damage drags down industry employment in metro areas.