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The construction industry's unemployment rate increased from December's figure but was down from the year-earlier level.

US Labor Dept. investigators say painting subcontractor Unforgettable Coatings Inc. falsified records to avoid paying overtime rates and retaliated against workers who complained.

New Bureau of Labor Statistics report says union portion of the total private sector construction workforce declined last year to 11.7%, the lowest annual level in a decade, but building trades counter that data understates organized labor strength.

Fabio Pires, 31, an electrical engineer and union operating mechanic died last year after sustaining severe burns, but the Massachusetts firm disputes agency conclusions in proposing total of five serious and willful violations against it.

At a time when an aggressor is bombing cities to rubble, the construction of new buildings is a potent symbol of peace and commerce.

All sectors of the industry posted jobs' increases, led by nonresidential specialty contractors.

Students, professionals will gain specialized design, construction and technology expertise and career skills in the developing regional offshore wind energy arena—particularly for projects planned in deeper waters.

Fatal construction accidents were down about 2% overall in 2021, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports, but some types of construction accidents saw worrying increases.

Interest rates, labor and supply issues could push U.S. into a recession in the coming year.

Industry's jobless rate is down from October, year-earlier levels.