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Breaking Down the Big Beautiful Bill and OSHA Enforcement Update

If Walls Could Talk

New Legislation and OSHA Reforms Offer Major Relief for Contractors

August 4, 2025

Construction attorney Trent Cotney outlines key tax benefits and workforce development provisions in a new federal bill, along with recent OSHA enforcement changes that offer significant relief and opportunities for contractors.

Return on Investment

Underwriting Prefabrication: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

As contractors anticipate a surge in prefabrication over the next five years, this article breaks down how to evaluate its financial viability, balance risks, and build a compelling case for investment.

Tyler Paré

July 8, 2025

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As contractors anticipate a surge in prefabrication over the next five years, this article breaks down how to evaluate its financial viability, balance risks, and build a compelling case for investment.

Shelly Travis, the executive director of SkillsUSA, center at the start of the 2025 Skills competition.

Workforce Development

Gen Z, Workforce of Tomorrow, Gathers at SkillsUSA

A surge in Gen Z participation at SkillsUSA offers a hopeful sign for construction's labor pipeline.

Bryan Gottlieb

July 2, 2025

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A record crowd turned out for SkillsUSA’s 61st National Conference, where commercial contracting saw peak participation—signaling Gen Z’s rising interest in skilled trades.

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The Rising Impact of Female Mentorship in Construction & Design

How women are shaping a more inclusive industry.

April 7, 2025

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How women are shaping a more inclusive industry.

Legal Insights

The Construction Industry and the Immigration Question

With a new administration, there are a lot of questions and concern about new immigration policies—specifically in construction.

Trent Cotney

March 28, 2025

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With a new administration, there are a lot of questions and concern about new immigration policies—specifically in construction.

Employers will face increased worksite inspections as the Trump administration cracks down on migrants in the United States illegally

Illegal Migrant Crackdown

What Contractors Need to Know About Trump’s New Immigration Enforcement

The administration’s stepped-up policies leave little room for error in this new era of hyper enforcement

Bryan Gottlieb

March 6, 2025

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President Donald Trump’s broad-based immigration enforcement using multiple government agencies has scrutinized employers more; more worksite inspections, I-9 examinations, audits, targeted investigations, and severe penalties for non-compliance.

Workforce Development

Lowe's Foundation Invests $9 Million in Grants for Skilled Trades via Nonprofits

Funding expands foundation's roster of partners to 52 organizations, offering scalable training programs in dozens of states

February 28, 2025

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The Lowe’s Foundation awarded $9M in Gable Grants to 15 nonprofits, expanding skilled trades training in carpentry, HVAC, roofing, and more to address workforce shortages.

Publisher's Post

A Healthy Body and Mind

Consider what we ingest in our body and how it affects it our day-to-day lives.

Jill Bloom

February 24, 2025

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Consider what we ingest in our body and how it affects it our day-to-day lives.

ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Increases, Contractors Remain Confident

The association reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.4 months in January.

February 11, 2025

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The association reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator increased to 8.4 months in January.

Nonresidential Construction Adds Modest 4,400 Jobs in January, Reports ABC

The construction industry added fewer jobs in January but on a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 178,000 jobs, an increase of 2.2 percent.

February 7, 2025

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The construction industry added fewer jobs in January but on a year-over-year basis, industry employment has increased by 178,000 jobs, an increase of 2.2 percent.