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Arcoro's Carrie Gardenhire contributed an article to "Roads & Bridges."
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The Long Game

Replenishing the construction industry’s bench one student at a time

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) directs $350 billion toward federal highway programs. Construction companies want to expand and accept additional projects, but hiring challenges are causing some restraint.

In 2023, construction job openings reached record numbers, emphasizing the severity of the industry’s labor shortage…

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There are more than 180 federal labor laws administrated by the US Department of Labor (DOL) that cover workplace activities for about 150 million workers in 10 million workplaces. These laws cover wages, hours, safety and discrimination. Additionally, there are state-level laws that impact employment, such as right-to-work laws, which are currently in effect in 26 states.
As construction season ramps up, so does the risk to those working on or near our nation’s roads. According to the US Department of Transportation, there is one work zone fatality for every 4 billion vehicle-miles traveled and for every $112 million spent on roadway construction. And those numbers are rising. Between 2020 and 2021, work zone fatalities increased by 10.8%, while overall roadway fatalities rose by 10.3%.
Government-funded projects offer steady, well-paid work for contractors—but they come with strict requirements. To stay compliant and avoid penalties, construction companies must understand certified payroll reporting, especially when managing complex construction payroll services.