Two construction firms will pay more than $302,000 after a D.C. investigation found over 100 workers were improperly classified as independent contractors.
Contractors, architects and manufacturers are raising concerns over a proposed subscription-based licensing model that could alter access to MasterFormat and other widely used construction standards.
The construction industry is facing mounting backlash over a controversial licensing and software initiative tied to the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) and its widely used classification systems, including MasterFormat, UniFormat and OmniClass.
Ceiling contractors gathered in Grapevine, Texas, pointing to steady demand, rising data center work and a focus on education, technology and workforce development.
Read highlights of the Ceilings & Interior Systems Construction Association (CISCA) Summit, which emphasized education, technology and cautious optimism amid steady demand and evolving market conditions.
T-P Acoustics claimed the 2026 Contractor Challenge belt at CISCA Summit, showcasing speed and craftsmanship in a high-energy competition featuring eight top acoustical contracting teams.
T-P Acoustics claimed the 2026 Contractor Challenge crown at the 2026 CISCA Summit, showcasing speed and craftsmanship in a high-energy competition featuring eight top acoustical contracting teams.
Economic uncertainty, labor constraints and AI-driven disruption are reshaping the outlook for specialty contractors, with potential impacts on pricing, hiring and project demand.
At the 2026 CISCA Summit, longtime forecaster Bob Treadway outlined what ceiling contractors should watch next—from recession risk and inflation pressures to shifting workforce dynamics and the growing role of technology.
$17B acquisition expands QXO into insulation installation and contractor networks, highlighting growing convergence across insulation and waterproofing
QXO has joined the National Hispanic Contractors Association as a national sponsor to expand resources and opportunities for Latino contractors across the U.S.
Survey of 1,000+ construction leaders shows firms moving past experimentation as AI takes hold in cost estimation, bid management and project planning.
A new industry report shows AI use rising among contractors, with firms leveraging technology to manage costs, improve margins and streamline operations.