DOL moves to repeal independent contractor rule

Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Department of Labor intends to rescind a 2024 rule on independent contractor classification, according to its regulatory agenda. The agency did not signal how it intends to change the rule under the Fair Labor […]

Blattner Picks Autonomous Pile Drivers from Built Robotics for Solar Projects

Looking to capitalize on a high volume of solar energy construction underway and make up for labor shortages in remote locations, Quanta Services subsidiary and utility-scale EPC contractor Blattner announced Sept. 9 it will use Built Robotics’ autonomous pile driving robots for solar installations. The robots, which consist of converted hydraulic excavators with vibratory piledriving […]

Mapple: Better Design and Business Decisions with Location Data

I had the pleasure of interviewing Karolina Mosiadz, COO of Mapple, an urban intelligence startup. Can you say a few words about yourself and your role in the Mapple team? As a marketer, I help early-stage companies find product-market fit, get first customers and start scaling. I focus on projects that aim to bring a […]