The construction industry has the second-highest risk of suicide across all industries. Data shows that in 2021, almost a fifth of deaths by suicide were tied to…
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Open Construction Jobs Rise in July
The need for construction workers continues to rise, it seems. That's according to the most recent Bureau of Labor Statistics Job Openings and Labor Turnover…
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Legionnaires’ Outbreak Drives Workers to Sue Construction Firms
Two major construction contractors are in the crosshairs after a pair of lawsuits were filed alleging they were responsible for a deadly Legionnaires’ disease outbreak…
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Want to Beat the Heat? Slap on Some Wearable Tech
According to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), every year thousands of workers become sick from occupational heat exposure. Some…
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Grants Focus On Underrepresentation of Women in Construction and Manufacturing
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, only 3.9% of construction workers identify as women. Meanwhile, a separate study by Dodge Construction Network on…
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NAHB Members Send Letter to Biden Warning of Housing Crisis
More than 10,000 National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB) members from all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico sent a letter to President…
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Construction Still Ranked in the Top Most Dangerous Jobs
Workplace injuries and fatalities can occur in any field—and those in construction are especially prone due to exposure to more dangerous situations than most jobs.…
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Study: Despite Higher COVID-19 Risk, Construction Workers Are Wary of the Vaccine
Since the COVID-19 vaccine rollout began in December, many people in the U.S. have joined waitlists to ensure they receive the vaccine when their turn…
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Assembly Bill Highlights Labor and Unemployment Codes
California is known for its sunshine, but now a piece of legislation has risen over industries within the state aiming to undo the effects of…