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REGIONAL- The distinction between an employee and an independent contractor can be confusing to some employers, while for others it’s one that can be manipulated to the employer’s benefit …

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

Construction industry news, trends and jobs for building professionals who want mobile-friendly content.

A major shortage of construction workers is bad news for homebuyers and infrastructure projects.

The White House releases a rule, effective on July 1, to ensure that climate change and environmental justice issues are considered during project NEPA reviews. 

Hundreds of Connecticut high school students spent Wednesday morning learning about the construction and contracting trades. Those companies said they need young people to join their ranks.

National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.2% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau. On a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, nonresidential spending totaled $1.19 trillion.

Ken Coleman of Ramsey Solutions argued that Ivy League schools may not be worth the fuss and "shiny brand" that they used to. Trade schools may be a better economic decision.

The White House releases a rule, effective on July 1, to ensure that climate change and environmental justice issues are considered during project NEPA reviews. 

Post-session interviews with east-central Iowa lawmakers shed some light on impacts of the 2024 legislative session’s continued disagreements between Republican majority leaders in the state’s House and Senate.