By NOLAN POINTER WASHINGTON, D.C. – OSHA has issued its revised national emphasis program (NEP) for outdoor and indoor heat-related hazards in the workplace. Originally issued in April 2022, the revised enforcement policy – revealed on April 10 – remains ... See more
ST. CHARLES, Mo. – Safety isn’t a line item. It’s a responsibility that follows every worker home at the end of the day. On May 5, the AGC of Missouri will bring that responsibility into sharp focus with its inaugural Show Me Safety Conference at the St. ... See more
By KEN SIMONSON The impact of the Middle East war on construction costs, supply chains and investment decisions is growing. Some energy company executives “say price gyrations and the uncertainty hanging over the conflict make it all but impossible to pla... See more
By KEN SIMONSON
Input prices for new nonresidential construction rose 0.1% in February and 3.1% year over year (y/y), according to producer price index (PPI) data the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) posted on March 18.
AGC posted tables and charts of con... See more
By KEN SIMONSON The Middle East war is already affecting construction costs, with the impacts likely to increase sharply the longer the war continues. The national average price of on-highway diesel fuel as reported by AAA was $4.89 per gallon on March 12... See more