NY launches work zone safety crackdown
Dive Brief: New York officials are putting the brakes on drivers who zoom through construction highway work zones with new speed monitoring systems at 30 sites throughout the state. The…
EGIA Contractor University Announces Major Expansion Plans
SACRAMENTO, CA – Contractor University powered by EGIA, the nonprofit trade association dedicated to contractors’ success, has officially announced new plans to significantly expand its collection of on-demand training resources…
John Fetterman Describes Deep Depression After Dr. Oz Debate: ‘I Wasn’t Functional’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) says his mental health took a sharp turn for the worse last year after he struggled during a nationally televised debate against his opponent in the…
6 Reasons Why Plumbing is a Noble Profession
There are lots of noble professions in the world. Medical professions, first responders, teachers, mothers, and the ministry immediately come to mind for most people. The profession that may not…
The country’s top 25 apartment builders
Dive Brief: Summit Contracting Group moved up two spots to claim the No. 1 ranking on the National Multifamily Housing Council’s Top 25 list of apartment builders, released last week.…
$158B needed to fix risky dams
Dive Brief: It would cost $157.5 billion to rehabilitate the nation’s 88,616 deficient non-federal dams, per a report released by the Association of State Dam Safety Officials this month —…
Most endangered rivers in US 2023: American Rivers releases ranking
Advocacy group American Rivers compiles a yearly list of America’s most endangered rivers. This year’s most endangered river is the Colorado River. It’s the river’s second year topping the list.…
Skanska VP: AI use in construction can improve safety
The recent launch of ChatGPT thrust the conversation surrounding artificial intelligence forward. The impact of it on American industries is unclear, and even as the dust settles it still may…
Kraken pick up first Stanley Cup playoff win against defending champs
There were of course so many “firsts” for the Seattle Kraken in their postseason debut. First playoff goal for the franchise (and answer to a future trivia question) — Eeli…
John Fetterman Returns to Work, Immediately Trolls Right-Wing ‘Fringy Fringies’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) returned to work this week after his treatment for depression and quickly engaged in one of his favorite diversions: trolling his critics on the right. Last…