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There is a growing recognition that aside from fall risks, another invisible construction jobsite danger is mental health disorders.

Dodge data on projected 2023 construction starts in the Worcester, Massachusetts area.

New England state reveals details of fourth round of developer bids—with new terms on cost hikes—while New Jersey launches expanded bid for ocean-to-shore power transmission options and permits first construction of 1.1-GW Orsted project.

The actions, which took place during National Recovery Month, seek to propel the unionized construction industry to fight substance use disorder and help find ways for workers to improve their mental health.

The MBTA submitted a four-part safety plan with the Federal Transit Administration after a rash of near miss accidents and an incident that left a worker seriously injured.

Developers and union officials argue the rules could discourage development in the city. 

Phillip Eng, former New York City regional transportation chief is taking the reins at the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority

Contaminated material was illegally dumped on a Rhode Island highway project.

Dodge data on projected 2023 construction starts in Portland, Maine.

Agency deputy Julie Su, also a former California labor agency chief, will succeed the former Boston mayor, who is set to be executive director of the National Hockey League Players’ Association.