Construction Activity Hits a Plateau in 2025
The second half of 2025 brings a mixed picture for the construction industry. Overall spending has leveled off as high interest rates and policy uncertainty weigh on new projects, particularly in the commercial and manufacturing sectors. While infrastructure work continues to see funding, its long-term outlook remains uncertain.
Labor Market Cools
By Shauna Krause, President, Capitol Services
You can’t win the license ‘trifecta’ without these absolute essentials in the barn. Another contractor will discover his company’s time has run out in Nevada. To avoid a last minute scratch in their license future, some ‘back up’ talent needs to be ready to ride in the present…
from Mark Smith, Advocate, California Builders Alliance
New Labor Law Videos for Public Works Contractors
The Labor Commissioner’s Office is sharing new videos to assist Public Works contractors, especially those coming to California to work on rebuilding communities affected by wildfires.
Please view and share these videos with your networks to encourage compliance and best practices with California’s labor laws.