Labor
Texas Federal Judge Rules Three Biden Administration Davis-Bacon Act Provisions Invalid
Judge James Wesley Hendrix of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas ruled to vacate three provisions of the Davis-Bacon Act from the Biden administration, which had sought to extend prevailing wage rules to subcontract employees beyond construction workers. The Associated General Contractors of America welcomed the decision, but other lawsuits remain pending.
Gen Z Workplace Views: Work Is Not Identity, Contractors Should Reassess Employment Strategies
This article explores how Gen Z (born after 1997) emphasis on work-life balance affects employment in the construction industry. Through case studies of safety specialist Corey Silverman, assistant project managers Hannah Hsi and Lauren Welsh, and consultant Fulton Cure, it analyzes how contractors should adapt to this generational shift, providing flexibility while ensuring output.
Superior Construction CEO: Every Great Mentor Was Once an Apprentice
Superior Construction plans to break ground later this year on a two-story, 13,000-square-foot training center at its Jacksonville, Florida headquarters, equipped with classrooms, offices, heavy equipment simulators, and a gym. CEO Nick Largura says the move aims to address the aging skilled workforce by injecting fresh talent into the industry through hands-on training and mentorship.
Meta allocates $115 million to establish a workforce academy, supporting data center construction
Meta announced on Monday the launch of America's Workforce Academy, a $115 million workforce development program aimed at providing free industry skills training and guaranteeing participants job opportunities in data center construction projects. The program will first be implemented in Indiana, Louisiana, Ohio, and Texas, with participants earning certification from the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER). Meta calls it the largest private-sector commitment in U.S. history to skills training with guaranteed employment.
Construction Industry Recruitment Platform Borrows Dating App Model to Connect Tradespeople with Employers
The construction industry has long faced labor shortages and recruitment mismatches. The Where Trades Go platform, founded by Brian Drucks, borrows the matching mechanism of dating apps, allowing job seekers to upload work videos and certificates, enabling employers to visually assess skills. The platform has partnered with Passaic County Community College and plans to expand to more schools.