How to navigate the NRLB’s joint employer rule reversion

The Trump administration has issued a rule to redefine joint employers. Here’s what that means for contractors’ relationships with subs.

Built Environment Competence Hub launched to help sector navigate regulatory landscape

A new digital resource aimed at simplifying how competence is understood and applied across the built environment has been launched by the British Standards Institution (BSI). The post Built Environment Competence Hub launched to help sector navigate regulatory landscape appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

ABC's Backlog Indicator Rises Slightly in December

ABC’s December backlog uptick hints at steadier pipelines, but underlying data show uneven momentum across firm sizes as contractors navigate rates, labor pressures and starts.

How contractors can navigate cost pressures, labor shortages and regulatory hurdles in 2026

Despite widespread challenges, companies that embrace digital tools and pursue diverse project portfolios will have a strategic edge over the competition.

How would earned settlement reforms impact construction?

While the construction industry faces ongoing skills shortages, proposed changes to current settlement rules could add to the challenges employers must navigate. The post How would earned settlement reforms impact construction? appeared first on Construction Management.