In a bid to shed non-profitable operations, Stockholm-based contracting giant Skanska AB will reduce its global workforce by 3,000, new CEO Anders Danielsson said on Feb. 2. 

Justice Dept. alleges former executives improperly got contracts set aside for firms owned by disabled veterans.

Specialty trade firms pick up 26,300 jobs, heavy-civil adds 6,300; nonresidential building loses 2,300.

Trump administration move will give agencies time to finalize a less-strict replacement Waters of the U.S. rule.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will leave in place Obama-era protections against mining in Alaska’s Bristol Bay as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reviews Northern Dynasty Mineral’s permit for the Pebble Mine, the agency said on Jan. 26.