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There are solutions that employers can try that may make the transition easier.

Despite growing fear of a recession on the horizon, contractors continue to offer highly competitive compensation packages, approaching levels not seen in the industry in nearly two decades.

Specialty trade contractors added the biggest boost to construction jobs in the month of June, with 11,800 new positions overall.

The $1.5-billion Bulfinch Crossing project plans to restart demolition of 1960s Government Center garage on July 11.

A viewpoint commentary by two safety-minded professionals shows why new ideas may be hard to enact in construction.

Construction remains one of the most common fields where workers are exposed to lead.

A broken leg, an immigration arrest and a $650K jury award against a contractor related to safety violations.

Industry jobs tied to electric power generation; transmission, storage and distribution; and energy efficiency grew in 2021, but report data does not reflect impacts of more current sector events.