The nation’s failure to invest in construction workforce education and training programs is having a real, measurable impact on the country’s ability to build infrastructure and other construction projects, according to the results of a workforce survey.

High interest rates for construction and development loans as well as ongoing challenges regarding labor shortages and higher prices for many building materials continued to slow the building market this summer.

The Tile Council of North America (TCNA) has been selected by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to receive $2.2 million in grant funding to reduce embodied carbon emissions in construction materials and products.

Construction is one of the most dangerous sectors to work in with contractors and machine operators being the most at risk. However, they can be the most influential in understanding how to improve on-site safety.

A new survey of Orlando-based tradespeople from Dewalt found that 78% of tradespeople agree that the initial buy-in cost of tools, which can range from several thousands to upwards of $10,000, was a barrier to getting started in their career.

The Dodge Momentum Index (DMI), issued by Dodge Construction Network, increased by 10.4% in June to 198.6 (2000=100) from the revised May reading of 179.9. Over the month, commercial planning increased 14.5% and institutional planning ticked up 0.2%.   

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Bostik provides brand owners the ability to offer their contractors a total system approach in the private label building envelope market.

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Construction employment increased in 39 states in May from a year earlier, while 26 states added construction jobs between April and May. Association officials noted that a recent report the association released showed the federal government significantly underinvests in workforce development programs needed to expose, and prepare, workers to careers in fields like construction.