DOL to rescind Biden-era independent contractor rule
The Labor Department has announced plans to rescind a 2024 rule on independent contractor classification, which is crucial fo -More-
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AGC voices concern over proposed OSHA heat safety rule
Contractors have expressed concerns regarding OSHA's proposed heat safety rule, criticizing its "one-size-fits-all" approach. -More-
DOD directs contracting offers to remove PLA requirements
The Department of Defense has issued a memorandum directing contracting officers to amend solicitations by removing project l -More-
ICE raids cause project delays, cost overruns
A $20 million Alabama recreation center that was on pace and under budget is now seeing delays as workers stay away due to fe -More-
Impact of tariffs on construction prices causes concern
Construction material prices "shot up" during March, with "rapid-fire changes in tariffs" poised to push the prices of key co -More-
Contractors faced a policy and regulatory whirlwind in 2025
In 2025, contractors navigated a shifting labor-and-safety landscape as stepped-up immigration worksite enforcement (includin
I had a lot of horse and nobody could catch us.
Ron Turcotte, thoroughbred race horse jockey who rode Secretariat to the Triple Crown in 1973 1941-2025 This was one of the t
Study: Construction drones offer up to 980% ROI
A new study suggests drones can deliver a return on investment of up to 980% during efforts to monitor road and bridge condit -More-
Zachry Construction taps AI to accelerate estimating
Zachry Construction has partnered with Alice Technologies in Calif. -More-
Robot drills 3,717 holes in concrete in 24 hours
Fischer's Baubot robot has set a Guinness World Record by drilling 3,717 holes in concrete in 24 hours without any overlaps a -More-
Fort Bliss now home Army's first 3D-printed barracks
The US Army has unveiled its first 3D-printed barracks at Fort Bliss, Texas. -More-
Komatsu's largest excavator makes transatlantic journey
Komatsu's first and largest hydraulic excavator, the PC9000, has arrived at Suncor's Fort Hills mine in Alberta, Canada, afte -More-
A big year for construction technology
It's impossible to recap what happened in 2025 in any industry without talking about AI.
This living stuff is a lot. Too much, and not enough. Half empty, and half full.
Diane Keaton, actor, director, producer 1946-2025 This was one of the top quotes among readers by notable figures who passed
Austin seeks firms for $7.1B light rail project
Austin Transit Partnership has issued a request for qualifications for the design and construction of a $7.1 billion light ra -More-
Gordie Howe bridge construction reaches crane milestone
The Gordie Howe International Bridge project has reached a milestone with the removal of the final US tower crane, which has -More-
USACE pauses $11B in projects amid government shutdown
The Army Corps of Engineers has paused more than $11 billion in projects because of the government shutdown, Office of Manage -More-
Frontier/Kemper/Tutor JV wins $1.8B Gateway contract
The Gateway Development Commission has awarded a $1.8 billion contract to a joint venture of Frontier, Kemper and Tutor Perin -More-
Kiewit to begin Baltimore bridge preconstruction
Preconstruction for the Francis Scott Key Bridge rebuild, led by Kiewit under a progressive-design build method, will begin o -More-
The biggest infrastructure stories of 2025
In 2025, US infrastructure was defined by big "rebuild and expand" moves--mega-bridge recovery work shifting into on-the-grou -More-
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