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Construction industry adds 158,000 workers in June but infrastructure jobs decline

BD+C

Construction employment increased by 158,000 jobs in June, but employment related to infrastructure slipped, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data released today.

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Construction Industry Adds 158,000 Workers in June, Infrastructure Jobs Decline, Says AGC

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment increased by 158,000 jobs in June, but employment related to infrastructure slipped, according to a newly released analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of government data.

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Microtrenching: A new and improved way to install fiber optic cable

GCP Applied Technologies

Once the microtrencher cuts its tiny slot on the side of the road, installers then go in and lay the cables’ protective ducts, through which they pull or push the fiber optic cables. Workers then go over that layer with a second application of the product, which is pigmented to match the road color. More than 2.6 Highway Maintenance.

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Turning Back the Clock: DOL Proposes Previous Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Definition

Construction and Infrastructure Law

4] The DOL proclaims this proposal “is necessary to ensure employers on federally funded or assisted construction projects pay fair wages to the workers who build our roads, bridges, federal buildings and energy infrastructure.” [5] Now, the DOL has proposed returning to the three-step process in place prior to 1983. [4]

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a “once-in-a-generation” investment in America’s national infrastructure. With this plan, the goal is to rebuild many of the bridges, rails, and roads throughout the country to improve the overall infrastructure across America.

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Turning Back the Clock: DOL Proposes Previous Davis-Bacon Prevailing Wage Definition

Construction and Infrastructure Law

4] The DOL proclaims this proposal “is necessary to ensure employers on federally funded or assisted construction projects pay fair wages to the workers who build our roads, bridges, federal buildings and energy infrastructure.” [5]. Now, the DOL has proposed returning to the three-step process in place prior to 1983. [4] 1] [link]. [2]

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10 Construction Certifications and Where to Get Them

CivilJungle

Certification can be a huge addition to a construction worker’s resume, as it tells an employer that you’re serious about keeping your qualifications and experience updated. Certified Professional Contractor (CPC): It is the AIC qualification program’s second and highest standard.