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August 26, 2024
  Ҵýapp & Arcoro Workforce Survey 94 Percent of Construction Firms Report Having a Hard Time Finding Workers to Hire, Undermining Efforts to Build Infrastructure & Other Projects As Industry Calls for Better Federal Workforce Policies The nation’s failure to invest in construction… Read More

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In the last few years there has been a lot of action on environmental review and permitting reform. Whether it is new rules issued by the Biden Administration or reforms pushed by Congress, Ҵýapp has all of the details to help you understand them. The Latest Rule: On July 1st, the White House… Read More
August 15, 2024
With the addition of two new federal bid protests, Ҵýapp is aware that four Ҵýapp-member construction firms have now filed federal bid protests objecting to project solicitations that require a project labor agreement (PLA). All four protests have led the government to voluntarily suspend the contract… Read More
August 13, 2024
  The survey will close TOMORROW, August 16th.    Ҵýapp of America wants to understand exactly how labor shortages, supply chain challenges and inflation are impacting the construction industry. That is why we are asking you to take a few minutes… Read More
August 12, 2024
In a new “Why Should YOU Adopt Lean” educational material series, members of the Ҵýapp Lean Construction Committee integrate impactful research with approachable “get started” guide to help more contractors adopt Lean Construction Methodology in the field. Drawing on the expertise of industry… Read More
August 12, 2024
Kendall Dewey, Purdue University - 2024 WinnerThe James L. Allhands Essay was established by the late James L. Allhands, one of the founding members of Ҵýapp and a prolific writer of construction-related works. The award recognizes a student essay on a specific topic that is deemed to be beneficial… Read More
August 9, 2024
    Look through the updated agenda topics for the industry’s premier annual conference to explore today's most pressing issues and future trends. Ҵýapp’s Highway, Transportation and Utility Infrastructure Construction Conference will bring together contractors, owners and key industry… Read More
August 8, 2024
As August 11th – National 8-1-1 Day – approaches, consider the role that responsible excavation plays in the safety of your workforce. Every year, the leading cause of damage to underground utilities is failure to contact 811 before digging, according to the Common Ground Alliance (CGA).… Read More
August 2, 2024
Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America's workers safe. Successful safety and health programs can proactively identify and manage workplace hazards before… Read More
August 2, 2024
  The construction sector added 25,000 jobs in July as wage gains continued to outpace increases in the broader economy, according to an analysis of new government data the Associated General Contractors of America released today. Association officials said the biggest challenge for the… Read More
August 2, 2024
Every year, during September — National Suicide Prevention Month — the construction industry dedicates a week to raising awareness about the unique challenges workers face in construction that may lead to suicide and what we can do to help prevent it. Join the movement by registering your company… Read More
August 2, 2024