鶹Ƶ& Arcoro Workforce Survey
94 Percent of Construction Firms Report Having a Hard Time Finding Workers to Hire, Undermining Efforts to Build Infrastructure & Other Projects As Industry Calls for Better Federal Workforce Policies
The nation’s failure to invest in construction… Read More
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Two Pittsburgh area 鶹Ƶchapters, the Master Builders’ Association of Western Pennsylvania (MBA) and the Constructors Association of Western Pennsylvania (CAWP), have teamed together to launch a new mental health initiative for the Pittsburgh area construction industry. By posing a simple question… Read More
July 31, 2023
Before the Congress left for their August recess, House lawmakers passed its first appropriations bill of twelve total that funds the federal government. The House passed (219 – 211) the Military Construction/Veterans Affairs appropriations … Read More
July 31, 2023
On July 13, the House Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management held a hearing to discuss the recent government report that found high vacancy rates in 23 federal agency headquarters in Washington, D.C. Representatives… Read More
July 31, 2023
The Department of Defense moved one step closer to a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) final rule when it recently sent its draft rule to the White House’s Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA). Although OIRA will have 90 days to review… Read More
July 31, 2023
Unleash the power of imagination in our latest episode, as we dive into the captivating story of “Grit Leads to Greatness”, a children’s book written by our two guests Chris Eccleston and Jenny Schroen. With workforce issues challenging the construction industry, this brilliant duo saw an… Read More
July 28, 2023
Meet Jeremy!
Jeremy has been with Burleson Construction Company since 2015. He is a Project Manager leading commercial and industrial building projects. Jeremy is the immediate past President of the Construction Leadership Council with 鶹Ƶof TN, current Secretary and Treasurer for the Tri-Cities… Read More
July 27, 2023
Termination for cause on a construction project is the equivalent of “going nuclear.” Construction is riddled with claims and litigation, and termination for cause litigation may be the costliest.[i] Construction professionals need to be familiar with the termination clauses in their contracts.… Read More
July 27, 2023
Meet Max!
Max has been involved in the construction industry since as long as he can remember. Max recalls talking shop with his parents at the dinner table while growing up and in college serving as an officer for the Pittsburg State University 鶹Ƶstudent chapter. After successful experiences… Read More
July 25, 2023
Please join 鶹Ƶof America on August 16, 2023, from 2:00pm ET to 3:00pm ET for a virtual townhall update on its climate change initiatives and discussion on carbon reporting and the construction industry. This virtual townhall will be open to all 鶹Ƶmembers and chapters. There is no charge, but… Read More
July 21, 2023
Construction employment increased in 45 states in June from a year earlier, while 33 states added construction jobs from May to June, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America today. Association officials said the job… Read More
July 21, 2023