The Lowe’s Foundation will invest $250 million to train 250,000 trades workers by 2035, expanding efforts to address a nationwide skilled labor shortage.
OSHA will host an April 8 webinar to help employers prepare for safety stand-down events tied to national campaigns focused on preventing workplace injuries and fatalities.
The Labor Department is seeking a national contractor to expand AI training in apprenticeship programs, aiming to modernize workforce development and meet growing industry demand.
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.
A new report finds that persistent bias, safety concerns, and limited advancement opportunities continue to hinder women in construction despite growing industry demand for workers.
Sherwin-Williams increased production capacity at its Kentucky facility, adding automation and larger batch capabilities to support demand across building product and manufacturing sectors.
The U.S. Department of Labor has obtained a consent judgment requiring an Escondido drywall construction contractor to pay $790,000 in back wages, damages, and penalties after a federal investigation found the employer failed to pay the federally required minimum wage and overtime to 580 workers.