News and Announcements

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The Biden administration withdrew its proposed rule to redefine government-registered apprenticeship programs on November 27, 2024. Announced earlier this year, the rule faced opposition from both construction labor unions and

Join us December 18 (2:00 pm ET) for this free live webinar that will provide you with the essential strategies to address contract disputes professionally and preserve business relationships. You

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is extending the deadline for submitting comments on the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding Heat Injury and Illness Prevention in Outdoor and

The Architecture Billings Index (ABI) saw a modest increase in October, marking the first positive score after 20 months of decline, as reported by the American Institute of Architects (AIA)

If you’ve served in the military or know someone who has, you’ll understand why mental health and well-being are extremely important to address, as the transition to civilian life can

Douglas Parker, assistant secretary for occupational safety and health at the U.S. Department of Labor, issued the following statement regarding the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) 2023 Survey of Occupational

The Association of the Wall and Ceiling Industry (AWCI) is pleased to announce that Don Pilz has joined the association as the new director of technical services on November 4,

Capstone to the Cold-Formed Steel-Natural Hazards Engineering Research Infrastructure (CFS-NHERI) Program The “CFS10: 10-Story Cold-Formed Steel Building Shake Table Program” newsletter, issued on October 29, 2024, reports significant progress in

Opioid Chain

The construction and extraction industries have the highest fatality rates among major occupational groups, with construction reporting 162.6 deaths per 100,000 workers. According to feature article, “Reversing Opioid Overdoses in