US Department of Labor Urges Safe Practices During Trench, Excavation Work

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Following a recent series of trench collapses in the Midwest, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration is urging workplaces to take the necessary steps to safeguard workers from well-known industry hazards that can be prevented when the required protections are used. Soil can be heavy — one cubic yard can weigh as much as a car — so it is important to know and test the type of soil at every worksite before work begins. Large amounts of rain can impact soil and significantly increase the weight, causing it to become more hazardous and likelier to … Read more

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Registration Opens for Construction Management Association of America’s Annual Conference

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Registration is open for CMAA2025, the Construction Management Association of America’s annual conference. Taking place Oct. 19-21 at the Gaylord Opryland Resort & Convention Center in Nashville, Tennessee, the event will convene leaders and innovators from both public and private sectors to explore trends, tools and strategies shaping the future of the industry. CMAA2025 will feature a dynamic mix of plenary and breakout sessions, a comprehensive expo hall and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and professional growth. A key highlight of the conference is the CMAA Industry Honors and Awards Program, recognizing excellence through Project Achievement Awards and Individual … Read more

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Policy Volatility Reshaping US Construction Landscape

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Policy uncertainty has disrupted anticipated development patterns in the U.S. construction industry, creating challenges but also opportunities that vary widely across regions, sectors and projects. JLL’s 2025 Construction Perspective: U.S. Mid-year Update provides crucial insights on navigating this complex environment with a focused response that moves beyond reactivity. “The construction industry is experiencing uncertainty that is affecting everything from material costs to labor availability,” said Louis Molinini, head of project and development services, Americas, JLL. “Despite these challenges, we’re seeing remarkable resilience in select sectors and regions that remain extremely active. It’s a local game that rewards strategic capital planning … Read more

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NEU’s Validation/Verification Program Begins Assessing Environmental Claims

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NEU begins its Third-party Validation/Verification Program. This initiative provides an independent, impartial assessment of environmental claims for technologies focused on reduced-carbon cement, concrete and related solutions. With the surge in technological developments addressing carbon emissions in construction, the need for credible and verifiable environmental claims has never been greater. NEU’s program is designed to ensure products and technologies meet the carbon reduction amount stated in those claims, building industry confidence in their ability to mitigate carbon emissions effectively. The NEU Validation/Verification Program follows internationally accepted ISO standards to provide impartial validation of future outcomes or verification of historical data. It … Read more

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New Survey Lists Toughest Jobs in America

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Construction workers, firefighters, military personnel and doctors — these are the “toughest jobs in America,” according to a new survey. The poll included 2,000 Americans (1,000 of whom are trade workers), asking respondents what they believe the “toughest” jobs are and what comes to mind when they think of “tough jobs.” Police officers ranked No. 5, followed by EMTs and astronauts. While some listed unique professions, others shared descriptors of what makes a job challenging, like “solving other people’s problems all day with little to no help,” “constantly making quick decisions and being stuck in stressful situations daily” or “something … Read more

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