The construction industry had 413,000 job openings in December, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey. JOLTS defines a job opening as any unfilled […]
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ABC: A Record 88% of the US Construction Industry Workforce Does Not Belong to a Union
Associated Builders and Contractors released the following remarks today regarding the U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics’ annual Union Members Summary. According to 2022 data, the percent of construction industry wage and salary workers belonging to unions dropped to a record low […]
Proposed Expanded EPA Authority Over Roadside Ditches Endangers Goals of Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, ARTBA Says
Transportation Construction Industry Files Federal Lawsuit Over Latest “Waters of the United States” Rule
The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and its coalition allies Jan. 18 sued the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in federal court over the agency’s recent proposal […]
Power Through Tough Jobsite Applications with the New DEWALT 20V MAX* XR® 1/4 in. 3-Speed Impact Driver that Delivers 30% More Torque**
New DEWALT XR® Impact Driver delivers immense power and efficiency with 1825 in-lbs of max torque and 3,400 RPM (no load)
DEWALT, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand and leader in total jobsite solutions, today announced the new 20V MAX* XR® 1/4 […]
TRIP Report: DESPITE STATE AND FEDERAL FUNDING INCREASES, MONTANA’S TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM STILL IN NEED OF ROAD AND BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS, SAFETY AND CAPACITY UPGRADES
Despite additional state and federal transportation investment, some segments of Montana’s transportation system are deteriorated, lack some desirable roadway safety features or do not have the level of reliability needed to fully support economic development, particularly on routes that are […]