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Thornton Tomasetti co-founder and former CEO saw needs in project design and delivery and workforce skillbuilding until his Dec. 12 death

Traditional contractor-owner relationships “are being rocked” by decision in long-running case related to death of pedestrian struck by road grader on municipal project, says industry group.

Heavy and civil contractors were the most robust in terms of hiring in November, with a net addition of 2,000 positions.

In addition to learning skills needed, apprentices are also trained in pre-task planning, safety training, hazard identification and other areas.

A record 4,000 union and non-union attendees were at the Tradeswomen Build Nations event in Washington, DC, while apprentice programs have more women participants, a new analysis indicates.

Chicago and security contractor will not begin work on migrant camp. 

Employers say the change would give union representatives access to nonunion jobsites and create safety liabilities.

Another noose, a common means of racial harassment, has been discovered at a construction site, this time in Cleveland.

A worker was wearing safety gear when he fell, but a steel beam cut his lifeline. 

Long career for transportation operations and finance expert included a long stint as the U.S. Transportation Dept chief operating officer and leadership of two major U.S. urban transit systems.