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For several decades, federal contractors have monitored the ebbing-and-flowing status of project labor agreements (PLAs). A PLA is a pre-hire collective bargaining agreement, specifically authorized under federal labor law, establishing the terms and conditions of employment for a specific project or group of projects. It

Global construction consultant Linesight has released its latest Construction Market Insights report, revealing that the North American construction industry continues to gain momentum, fueled by mission-critical sectors, despite the uncertainty surrounding US tariffs and global trade.

QXO, Inc. has named Rachel Narveson, founder and CEO of Proficient Construction in Lake Elmo, Minnesota, is the winner of its 2025 North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year program, an annual campaign celebrating the outstanding contributions, leadership, and professionalism of women in the

76 FENCE, the rapidly expanding fencing franchise known for its high-quality materials and exceptional service, celebrated the official launch of its newest locations with a ribbon cutting and grand opening event recently at the Jacksonville Onslow Chamber of Commerce.

Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) has recognized Art Dodge, CEO and President of Ecore Int’l, as a 2025 Entrepreneur Of The Year® Greater Philadelphia Award winner. The prestigious program honors visionary business leaders who are driving innovation, fueling growth and making a lasting impact

Poettker Construction Company is celebrating 45 years in business as a multi-generational, family-owned construction firm supporting a diverse portfolio of projects in markets across the country. Founded in 1980 by Charles Poettker, the company has grown from its humble beginning in Breese, Illinois, into a $400

HITT Contracting, a top-ranked national general contractor based in Northern Virginia, has become a major partner in supporting the educational and hunger relief efforts of the JK Community Farm, a 150-acre nonprofit farm in Loudoun County that grows and donates healthy food to food banks across the

Travelers Companies published its 2025 Injury Impact Report, which compared workers compensation data from the five years leading up to the COVID-19 pandemic with the next five years. The analysis of more than 2.6 million claims submitted during that time found that while the number

Celebrated architect, educator, researcher and Principal of the interdisciplinary design firm Ayers Saint Gross Shannon Dowling has been named a recipient of the “2025 ICON in Education Design Award” from Learning By Design magazine.

84 Lumber owner and CEO Maggie Hardy was honored by the Senator John Heinz History Center—the Smithsonian’s home in Pittsburgh—as a 2025 History Maker during its 32nd annual award dinner. The event held June 5 at the Heinz History Center at 1212 Smallman St., Pittsburgh,