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2024 August

Construction Trends | August 2024

Construction employment increased in 39 states in May 2024, compared to one year prior, and 26 states added construction jobs between April and May this year, according to a new analysis of federal employment data...

2024 July

Construction Trends: July 2024

The Marcum Commercial Construction Index for the first quarter of 2024 reports that the construction industry continued growing despite various challenges. The index is produced by Marcum’s National Construction Services group.

2024 May

Construction Trends: May 2024

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a final rule clarifying the rights of employees to authorize a representative to accompany an Occupational Safety and Health Administration compliance officer during an inspection of their workplace

2024 March

Construction Trends | March 2024

U.S. Green Building Council Announces Top 10 U.S. States for Green Building in 2023The U.S. Green Building Council has released its annual list of Top 10 States for LEED. For the first time ever, New...

2024 February

Construction Trends | February 2024

The construction sector added 17,000 employees in December and continued to raise wages at a faster clip than other industries, the Associated General Contractors of America reported in an analysis of government data.

January 2024

Construction Trends | January 2024

Construction sector job gains slowed in November as firms added only 2,000 jobs, but wages for hourly employees accelerated and the number of unfilled positions reached record highs in October, the Associated General Contractors of...

2023 December

Construction Trends | December 2023

Research findings released Oct. 26 indicate construction contractors continue to make progress responding to issues affecting worker safety and health, such as heat and mental health, but many areas for improvement remain.

2023 November

Construction Labor Productivity: The $20 Billion Opportunity

FMI Corporation has released the 2023 Labor Productivity Study. The study explores current trends, challenges, management best practices and innovations for optimizing labor productivity. Here are some of the study’s key findings: Many of the top...