Construction Suicide Prevention Week kicks off

Monday marks the beginning of Construction Suicide Prevention Week. Contractors across the country will kick off the week with a stand-down and a moment of silence in the afternoon. Other events throughout the week will incorporate education opportunities, such as toolbox talks and webinars, to raise awareness about the mental health crisis and its impact […]

AI for Construction – An Interview with René Morkos of ALICE

Artificial Intelligence is finding its way into construction planning and simulation. I interviewed René Morkos, the founder and CEO of ALICE Technologies. ALICE combines a first-of-its-kind construction planning platform with a powerful AI engine and promises big savings on construction projects. In the interview, we discuss, among others, the following topics: René’s professional experience and […]

DOL says it’s thinking about overtime as it provides timelines for regulations

The U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday it intends to revisit its overtime regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act but did not disclose a deadline by which to issue an update on the subject, according to a press release. DOL published its full Spring 2025 regulatory agenda via the White House Office of Management […]