7+ hour, 20+ min ago  (517+ words) EAST SOMERVILLE, Mass. " A new approach to construction that blends robotics with modular building techniques is gaining attention as a potential solution to Massachusetts" persistent housing shortage. At a residential site in Somerville, Massachusetts, crews are completing a triple-decker home…...

12+ hour, 20+ min ago  (526+ words) Two construction subcontractors have agreed to pay $1. 28 million in back wages and damages to workers in what officials say is the largest wage theft recovery ever secured by the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. The settlement resolves a yearslong…...

18+ hour, 23+ min ago  (363+ words) EAST GWILLIMBURY, Ontario " The Province of Ontario has announced new funding to support the development of a major hospital project in York Region, alongside upgrades to an existing healthcare facility, as part of a broader effort to expand access to…...

2+ day, 20+ hour ago  (475+ words) A new report from the Economic Policy Institute is putting a spotlight on worker misclassification in the construction industry, highlighting its significant financial impact on workers and its role in distorting competition among contractors. The Washington, D. C. -based nonprofit found that…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (623+ words) Houston is expanding its multifamily recycling pilot program as city officials work to improve recycling access for apartment residents and address mounting landfill capacity concerns. The initiative, launched in September 2025, is designed to test new collection and education strategies across…...

4+ day, 23+ hour ago  (513+ words) A new report suggests that a recent federal immigration enforcement effort may have significantly disrupted Minnesota's labor market, contributing to thousands of job losses in the construction and hospitality sectors. According to data cited by the North Star Policy Action,…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (386+ words) Nevada's construction industry is set to benefit from greater wage consistency and simplified compliance after the U. S. Department of Labor approved the state's proposal to align prevailing wage rates for federally funded Davis-Bacon projects. The decision allows construction workers across Nevada…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (561+ words) A proposed California housing measure aimed at expanding factory-built home construction is drawing criticism from policy analysts who argue it could shift financial risk from private developers to taxpayers without addressing the state's core housing challenges. In a recent commentary…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (464+ words) A new analysis from the Roosevelt Institute suggests that pro-labor industrial policies tied to clean energy investments are helping improve outcomes on large-scale construction and infrastructure projects, countering criticism that such requirements slow development. The report, authored by senior fellow…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (404+ words) Maine transportation officials are urging motorists to exercise caution as construction activity increases statewide with the arrival of warmer weather. Speaking during National Work Zone Awareness Week, officials emphasized the importance of slowing down, avoiding distractions and remaining vigilant in…...