The union membership rate in the U.S. was only 9.9% in 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor's statistics, but the push to unionize remains strong in many companies. Unions were also a major point of ...

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Houzz data points to mixed spring conditions, with client hesitation, material costs and skilled labor shortages shaping plans. Design backlogs fell to 4.0 weeks and design expectations edged down to ...

FMI Corp.’s latest North American Engineering and Construction Outlook paints a mixed picture for 2026, with overall spending expected to hold steady but performance varying widely across the industry ...

In 2026, construction firms are moving beyond basic digital adoption to fully integrated, tech-driven operations. Unified platforms, AI-powered planning, and real-time workforce tracking are helping ...

CMiC has launched NEXUS, an AI-powered enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform designed to automate workflows and improve decision-making for construction teams. The platform was announced during ...

With a home equity agreement, you can leverage your home's future value for cash — without getting a loan. Also known as home equity investments (HEI) or home equity sharing, it's a way to tap home ...

Uncertainty has not yet come home to roost for this year’s Top 400 Contractors, based on the $600-billion total revenue they reported for 2024—up 7.9% for listed firms even as they balance limited ...

Building or upgrading a dock involves balancing material durability, maintenance demands, and site-specific engineering with budget realities. Experts highlight the need for thorough planning, from ...