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Construction apprenticeships must balance AI adoption with preserving traditional trades knowledge

San Francisco contractor and staff face involuntary manslaughter charges following worker fatality in trench collapse
Clayco taps $5B Rivian factory project to launch construction training and apprenticeship programs

CGA expands safety training access with new Spanish-language curriculum for excavators
Minnesota event aims to inspire next generation of construction workers
California builders launch mentorship program for subcontractor development

Federal judge rules ICE cannot conduct raids on construction sites without proper warrants.
Construction job openings dropped 48,000 in August, though openings still exceed year-ago levels.
Immigration crackdown threatens skilled trades workforce as immigrant workers drive all net growth

Construction vendors report rising administrative burden and payment delays impacting operations
Tomra Recycling expands sales leadership with two new manager hires
Construction industry leaders inspire next generation at Inclusion Week panel

Heavy equipment manufacturer expands workforce development initiatives in manufacturing sector
Roofer challenges employer's claim that construction workers aren't entitled to overtime pay

HITT Contracting CEO Kim Roy credits her jobsite roots for navigating growth, labor shortages, and data center market dynamics.

Construction employers must invest in recruiting, education, and upskilling to address labor shortages

Tragic accident highlights dangers of inadequate driver training and equipment handling procedures
Federal contractor minimum wage increasing to $14 per hour under new administration

Contractor labor gaps threaten jobsite safety protocols and worker protection standards.
CNH Industrial names Kris Dahl as new leader of North America commercial business
Asphalt industry veteran shares career trajectory from restaurant ownership to leadership role
Milwaukee addresses nationwide skilled trades worker shortage with new initiatives

Fatal workplace violence incident at equipment rental company
NCCER launches CraftPro to train craftworkers nationwide and help contractors retain crews

AEM celebrates construction and manufacturing workforce through national tour
Construction industry maintains workforce amid tight labor market

AED Foundation's apprenticeship program earns national standards approval
Federal guidance aims to help employers support workers during opioid crises

AECOM executive reflects on three decades of progress for women in construction

ARTBA recognizes eight women advancing transportation construction
Construction sector adds 22,000 jobs in August as specialty trade and heavy civil work leads growth
Construction industry faces elevated suicide rates; mental health support emphasized during awareness month
Diesel technician shortage reaches 10,000 annually, straining dealer capacity and costs
Metallica foundation partners with CASE Construction Equipment for skilled trades education
New editor commits to understanding asphalt and pavement industries through reader engagement
Modern grade control technology helps contractors recruit younger workers seeking tech-forward job sites.
AGC Georgia announces 2026 Skills Challenge Series dates for high school workforce development
JLL executive joins data center startup as president and CEO

Skanska USA Civil appoints new CFO as current leader transitions to strategic role
PERM reform proposal offers incremental progress but limited impact on construction labor shortages
Major construction firm cuts nuclear project workforce

Construction job openings surge to 326,000 in July as hiring accelerates
Adolfson & Peterson promotes longtime jobsite worker John Herrera to chief operating officer

Industry experts stress critical first-response protocols in the 48 hours following workplace fatalities

Komatsu launches career-focused campaign for heavy equipment industry
Construction industry advances mental health awareness while acknowledging persistent barriers to worker engagement

JCB and South Texas vocational school team up to train manufacturing workers
Industry solutions to address the skilled worker shortage
Construction firms increase training investment to address labor shortages

Teamwork and strategic partnerships boost productivity in construction operations
AED Foundation releases research on technician shortage impacting equipment industry
Construction firms boost compensation packages to compete for talent amid sustained industry growth.
Cross-training construction workers boosts efficiency, safety and project timelines

Cross-trade safety training could prevent injuries as crews work closer together on compressed schedules

Construction safety programs increasingly recognize mental health as a key worker safety issue
Construction industry marks Suicide Prevention Week with moment of silence and mental health support

Lightcast analysis reveals 20 million skilled-trade jobs nationally with 2.1 million annual openings
Lowe's Foundation launches initiative to train 1 million craft workers by 2035

Construction firms embrace employee ownership to boost engagement and retention

Data center boom creates acute shortage of skilled construction and trades workers, driving up wages nationwide.

Top contractors use enhanced benefits packages to attract and retain workers for data center projects

Construction hiring reaches near two-year high in July

Alta Equipment sales professional brings hands-on experience to new regional role
Contractors explore strategies to attract underrepresented groups through workplace accommodations

Generation Z construction workers bring tech fluency while remaining eager to learn traditional building skills from experienced mentors.

Social media platforms like TikTok are attracting Gen Z to construction careers by showcasing skilled trades and industry opportunities.
Gen Z construction workers discuss their experience entering the industry during a Construction Dive panel.

Construction firms must implement comprehensive heat safety protocols year-round to protect workers.
Summer construction hiring boom raises safety compliance challenges
Skanska elevates Anubhav Bhargava to EVP and general manager of New England operations
Cross Management CEO Ann Caruso advocates for women to explore diverse career paths in construction through curiosity and relationship-building.

Federal agency penalizes brick manufacturer for silica exposure violations
HydrauliCircuit Technology expands business development team with two new hires
AI-powered placement firm streamlines worker vetting for data center construction boom
Illinois contractor association holds annual networking event
National concrete contractor profile highlights Texas-based slab specialist firm
Key leadership positions emerging as construction industry adapts to operational challenges
Concrete Industry Management program names new board leadership
Employee satisfaction gains amid ongoing construction labor challenges
U.S. construction sector adds 22,000 jobs in July
Labor Department cites Wisconsin food manufacturer for repeated worker safety violations
Ontario First Nation sees employment growth and community development
National contractor expands employee training with new Arizona facility

RMS promotes two sales managers for midwest operations
Heavy equipment manufacturer expands workforce development program in Arkansas
I Make America partners with mikeroweWORKS Foundation to promote manufacturing careers
Texas transportation agency expands internal maintenance capabilities
Transportation and logistics industry updates for construction professionals
DBE compliance officer shares strategies for connecting with local contractors and meeting diversity goals

DICA CEO Kris Koberg joins SC&RA's Crane & Rigging Governing Committee
Meta launches training program with North American building trades unions to support skilled workers

Monroe Tractor promotes Alicia Jacobson to parts director role
Caterpillar commits $100M workforce development initiative across multiple states including Illinois manufacturing hub.
Integrate safety protocols into existing crew routines to build lasting habits.

Equip Exposition offers landscaping professionals skill-building and networking opportunities this October.
Construction unemployment climbs to 4.7% in June amid rising costs
Federal legislation aims to address mental health crisis in construction industry

Industry leadership shifts at major construction firms

Major corporations launch alliance to expand skilled trades training opportunities nationwide
Massachusetts contractor emphasizes hands-on experience for skilled operators
Construction job vacancies climb despite uncertain demand signals

California construction group secures $1M grant for expanding career training for underrepresented groups
Phoenix technical school celebrates 103 graduates in skilled trades
Tech companies invest in construction worker training for data center boom
DOL cites Maine mill for chemical exposure violations