3+ hour, 2+ min ago  (377+ words) Nearly 900 students gathered in Anchorage to explore careers in construction and transportation during the annual Alaska Construction Career Day, an event designed to address workforce shortages and connect young people with hands-on trade opportunities. Held at the Alaska State Fairgrounds,…...

9+ hour, 22+ min ago  (523+ words) SAN FRANCISCO " Construction software may be evolving, but industry leaders say it is not necessarily improving in the ways contractors need most. A new announcement from Outbuild highlights a growing concern across the sector: despite the proliferation of digital tools,…...

7+ hour, 27+ min ago  (590+ words) AUSTIN, Texas " As data center development accelerates across Texas, regulators are exploring new ways to manage surging electricity demand while maintaining grid reliability. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas is considering a proposal that would incentivize data centers to either…...

8+ hour, 47+ min ago  (436+ words) FORT MYERS, Fla. " A fresh coat of paint is doing more than improving aesthetics at Valerie's House in Fort Myers " it is helping create a more comforting environment for children and families navigating loss. Noel Painting recently donated its time…...

9+ hour, 27+ min ago  (297+ words) STRONGSVILLE, Ohio " Payroll4 Construction, a construction payroll services provider and part of Foundation Software's portfolio, has released a new certified payroll compliance content series aimed at helping contractors navigate prevailing wage requirements on federally funded projects. The initiative comes as compliance…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (372+ words) WINCHESTER, Va. " Trex Company has been named one of America's Most Trustworthy Companies for 2026 by Newsweek, earning a top ranking in the construction category and reinforcing its reputation for reliability and corporate transparency. The company ranked No. 2 among construction-related firms…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (474+ words) Construction Owners Club Gift a Payroll Tax Calendar to your Payroll Admins this holiday season. " Top 10 Construction Sectors Driving Project Growth in 2026 The 10 U. S. Construction Sectors With the Most Active Project Pipelines Right Now Amid a broadly cautious construction market, ten…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (414+ words) The Lowe's Foundation has announced a major expansion of its workforce development efforts, committing $250 million to train and develop 250, 000 skilled tradespeople by 2035 as the construction industry faces a growing labor shortage. The initiative represents a five-fold increase from the foundation's…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (360+ words) Researchers have developed a new type of fire-resistant building panel made from sawdust and a mineral commonly found in wastewater systems, offering a potential breakthrough in sustainable construction materials. The innovation comes from scientists at ETH Zurich, who discovered a…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago  (360+ words) Insurance and risk management firm American Global has appointed Damien Kolosky as president of its international division, a move aimed at accelerating the company's global growth strategy and strengthening its presence across key markets. The announcement, made April 7, comes as…...