A small-dollar contract to remove and relocate utility lines in Youngstown led to a fatal gas explosion. The incident is currently under investigation by NTSB.

The annual Ontario Construction Secretariat Survey found Ontario contractors are hopeful about the upcoming year and expect business growth.

Skanska has locked down an $861M contract to transform the South Brooklyn Marine Terminal into one of the country’s largest offshore wind ports.

Survivors of the Fern Hollow Bridge collapse are suing three prominent engineering firms and the city of Pittsburgh for negligence.

Fire safety in the construction industry involves proper fire training, regular safety meetings, fire safety procedures, situational awareness, and learning from mistakes.

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL high torque impact wrench and the Bosch GDX18V-1860CN Professional are a couple of new tools you’ll want on your job site.

A controversial rule change allowing a non-employee to represent employees during an OSHA walkthrough investigation takes effect May 31.

Work has halted at Boston’s South Station construction site after a steel concrete form fell more than 20 stories, damaging windows but causing no injuries.

Entrepreneur, handyman, home renovation expert, and all-around funny guy Chip Gaines was named Bobcat’s newest brand ambassador in hopes of inspiring DIYers.

Canada is the home of many great construction projects, and a partnership between Kubota and the Toronto Blue Jays aims to keep Kubota’s brand visible here.

Based largely on employee feedback, PCL Construction Enterprises was named Fortune’s Top 100 Places To Work for the second year.

The BMO Centre expansion morphs the venue into a modern entertainment and convention spot. The facility is now an updated pillar of the Arts District.

STACK’s construction management platform now has AI-generated Takeoff abilities through its STACK Assist feature.

Powerline Safety Week is May 13-18. Workers can stay safe by identifying powerlines, staying 3 meters away from overhead powerlines, and staying alert.

Contractors’ profits are often thin. Avoiding activity lags, using local suppliers, avoiding scope creep, and using tech can help contractors boost profits.

Want to teach your child about construction? Pete The Cat: Construction Destruction and Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site are two books to start with.

The $30 million Chambray Hotel is Atlanta’s new boutique hotel featuring 1,300 square feet of flexible meetings and events space, a 24-hour market, and a fitness center.

OSHA has cracked down on fall safety violators and is taking contractors to task over safety violations, sometimes even forcing compliance.

A report from HKA highlights the state of construction disputes around the world—most of which are completely preventable.

Ontario’s government is introducing legislation to help foreign-trained candidates compete for jobs fairly by banning Canadian work experience requirements.

Blackline’s tech features, including broad real-time connectivity, wearable devices, enhanced safety features and more, led to it winning the large contract.

Pegboards, steel and magnetic storage units, and French cleats are a few wall storage systems that will organize and simplify your tool searches.

Timberland Pro, CAT Echo, Double H Women’s Haddie, and LaCrosse Women’s Alpha Thermal are some of the best women’s work boots of 2024.

Incentivizing work, advertising location benefits, and offering more work hours are ways to attract workers to infrastructure projects in remote locations.

Construction companies complain about poor worker retention while wages stagnate or decrease. Higher pay and more opportunity will solve this problem.

Renovations on MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for the 2026 FIFA World Cup commenced in January 2023 and are set for completion in May 2025.

Bobcat’s newest commercial products include forklifts, industrial air compressors, turf renovation equipment, and portable power products.

RENCO USA is revolutionizing building construction with lightweight structural blocks for building structures up to five stories.

From oilfields to 3D modeling and digital twins, new technology and methods resulting from it are upgrading the U.S. energy sector.

Encourage psychological safety among employees by asking for opinions and openly discussing issues. This will bring innovation, lower safety incidents, and more.

Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas’ new sustainable headquarters in Georgia utilizes sustainable practices and reuse principles to optimize energy efficiency.

Newly constructed homes were up 32% last year, and the boom continues. U.S. government figures attest to the strength.

COVID-19 impacts on the supply chain brought volatile materials costs not easily absorbed by contractors or owners. Price escalation clauses can protect both.

Ill-fitting PPE, workplace bias, workplace culture, and harassment are some of the biggest challenges women face when entering the construction industry.

Contractors are losing confidence in the backlog of work they are facing, according to a recent ABC members’ poll. The biggest contractors have taken the biggest hits.

Cannabis is legal in many states. Random drug tests, encouraging communication, and providing access to resources are easy ways to reduce job site cannabis use.

CPKC Stadium, Rogers Centre, and Scotiabank Arena are a few stadiums undergoing renovations in North America in 2024.

Lung diseases, mental health issues, hearing impairment, and cardiovascular diseases are some of the major health concerns plaguing the construction industry.

U.S. infrastructure is in deplorable shape, but technology exists that is helping to solve this problem.

A career in the trades offers flexibility, variability, and learning opportunities—but it’s also a high-stress environment with long work hours.

Nonpayment, failure to meet contractual terms, and workplace injuries are some of the most common reasons for construction litigation.

WorkSafeBC initiatives aim to identify and eliminate unsafe work practices and equipment hazards after multiple tower crane incidents in the province.

Deadlines, budgeting, and physical demands are the most common causes of stress among construction workers—proper nutrition and sleep can help manage stress.

Looking to stay hydrated under the hot summer sun? NUUN, LMNT, Tailwinds Nutrition, and Cymbiotika are a few of our favorite electrolyte drink picks.

Melatonin isn’t the only sleep aid. Tart cherry, valerian, GABA, chamomile, and CBD are science-backed alternatives that may improve sleep quality.

Check the expiration date on your hard hat and never use a hard hat that is expired. Most hard hats are good for up to five years, but yours might need to be replaced sooner.

Apprenticeships are a form of post-secondary education that combines on-the-job training and in-class learning in the trade of your choice.

Beef liver, heart, kidneys, and other organs are nutrient-dense meats that can boost brain health, energy, and muscle growth for construction workers.