Items Tagged with 'legislation'

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.

A federal court vacated a HUD rule requiring the 2021 energy code for federally backed housing, renewing national debate over construction costs, energy efficiency and building standards.

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney and Michele Meier, general manager at Clear Choice Restoration, say the proposed Dignity Act could create a structured legal pathway for undocumented workers, offering much-needed workforce stabilization for construction trades facing mounting labor shortages.

The Supreme Court's 6–3 ruling invalidates the broad emergency tariffs the Trump administration imposed on imports from nearly all trading partners. For wall and ceiling contractors, the decision removes one major cost pressure — but Section 232 duties on steel and aluminum stay in place, and any pricing relief is likely to arrive slowly.

Legal Insights Expert Trent Cotney breaks down the recent surge in I-9 audits targeting roofing contractors and shares essential guidance for reducing risk.

The Trump Administration’s new Unified Agenda outlines changes at the Department of Labor, from heat safety requirements to independent contractor classification. For walls and ceilings professionals, the proposals may bring both opportunities and challenges—impacting project costs, workforce management, and day-to-day operations.

The New Democrat Coalition unveiled a border plan boosting security, expanding visas, and creating legal pathways for millions, challenging GOP to act on reform.