Contractors are finding ways to work around supply chain delays, but projects are taking longer.

The idea that federally funded construction projects must pay a minimum “prevailing wage” goes back to a 1931 law.

Warehouses are booming, but not so much for offices and retail. Vaccine hesitancy and lagging pay contribute to labor shortage.

Shortages of building materials vary by state, so more new homes are being built in some regions than others.

The industry’s challenges could lead to higher prices for consumers.

Construction of homes, especially those that are affordably priced, has fallen in recent years, according to National Assn. of Realtors.

Everything that goes into a building project, from diesel fuel to plastics to gypsum for drywall, is getting more expensive.

Study shows commercial construction employment is still down about 5% from before the pandemic.

The Houston area lost the most construction jobs of any big city over the last year.

A training program for high school students in the juvenile justice system aims to expand the pool of candidates for entry-level jobs.