Construction Industry Must Attract 439,000 Workers in 2025

The construction industry will need to attract approximately 439,000 new workers in 2025 to meet the projected demand for construction services, according to a proprietary model developed by Associated Builders and Contractors.
Data Centers, Manufacturing Drive Construction Growth

National nonresidential construction spending dropped by 0.2% in December 2024, based on an analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors using data from the U.S. Census Bureau.
ICC Call for Training Proposals

The International Code Council is accepting training proposals covering educational, technical, and practical topics related to building safety, fire and life safety, administration, enforcement and construction.
OSHA Launches Initiative to Prevent Fatal Workplace Vehicle Incidents in Construction

The initiative focuses on reducing fatal motor vehicle incidents that occur during work-related travel, particularly in construction, where vehicle-related injuries are a significant concern.
Department of Labor Finalizes Rule on Proper Fit of Personal Protective Equipment in Construction

New Rule Aligns Construction Industry with General Industry Standards As of December 11, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has finalized an update to the personal protective equipment (PPE) standards for the construction industry. The new rule mandates that PPE must properly fit any construction worker […]
SDI Transfers 12 S900 Test Standards to the SFIA Standards Committee

On December 12, 2024, the Steel Deck Institute (SDI) transferred responsibility for 12 S900 series test standards to the Steel Framing Industry Association (SFIA). These standards, related to cold-formed steel (CFS) framing, were previously maintained by the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). The SFIA will now manage these standards through its newly formed Standards […]
Biden Labor Department Withdraws Proposed Apprenticeship Rule

The Biden administration withdrew its proposed rule to redefine government-registered apprenticeship programs on November 27, 2024. Announced earlier this year, the rule faced opposition from both construction labor unions and business groups. The proposed rule from the U.S. Department of Labor aimed to shift the criteria for registered apprenticeship programs toward a model focused on […]
Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is extending the deadline for submitting comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and Indoor Work Settings. The new deadline is January 14, 2025, providing stakeholders more time to review the NPRM and gather the necessary information and data […]
Architecture Billings Index Turns Positive After 20 Months of Decline

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw a modest increase in October, marking the first positive score after 20 months of decline, as reported by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and software provider Deltek on November 20. The ABI, which predicts nonresidential construction activity 9 to 12 months ahead, rose to 50.3 in October. A […]