Safe Lifting Techniques for Construction Workers

Construction work is known for being physically demanding, which is why it’s essential to keep the body in good condition. However, strength alone is not enough to handle the lifting tasks involved. The truth is that a lack of technique and proper decision-making can actually make workers more injury-prone. Why Construction Workers Need to Lift […]

Adaptive Reuse Projects Abounded in 2025

While bids for complex capital projects continue to dominate the construction industry, adaptive reuse has been quietly on the rise. Notably, more than 70,000 apartments were converted from office buildings in 2025, up more than 200% since 2022. Driven by an increase in hybrid work, an ongoing housing shortage and a heightened focus on environmental […]

Nonresidential Construction Adds Solid 27,900 Jobs in January

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11—The construction industry added 33,000 jobs on net in January, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has grown by 44,000 jobs, an increase of 0.5%. Nonresidential construction employment expanded by 27,900 positions, with gains in […]