On Aug. 11, Common Ground Alliance and the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration, remind homeowners and contractors to contact 811, either by phone or online, before beginning any digging project – regardless of size or scope – to protect against underground pipeline damage and ensure excavation safety. On Aug. 11, and all year long, make a free request to 811 and have the approximate location of buried lines marked with flags. Additional safety steps include: • Always contact 811 a few days before digging, regardless of the depth or familiarity with the property. • Plan … Read more

The national June 2024 not seasonally adjusted construction unemployment rate was 3.3%, down 0.3% from the previous year, according to a state-by-state analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors. The analysis also found that 33 states had lower unemployment rates over the same period, two states were unchanged (Georgia and Michigan) and 15 states were higher. National NSA payroll construction employment was 232,000 higher than in June 2023. Since February 2022, seasonally adjusted construction employment has exceeded its pre-pandemic peak of 7.6 million. As of June 2024, SA payroll construction employment stood at … Read more