2025 Settlements Reports
Click here to download the 2025 Settlements Report – 2025 Year End The Construction Labor Research Council (CLRC)’s latest reports, products and services are available
Mental Health Resources for Signatory Contractors
Suicide Prevention Lifeline (U.S.) | Crisis Services Canada With an average suicide rate about four times greater than the general population, the construction industry is
Benefits Follow the Member
Contractors working across multiple jurisdictions continue to face questions surrounding “Money Follows the Member” and where various contributions should be directed. As interpretations and expectations
Convenient Paint Recycling is Available to One Third of the U.S. Population
PaintCare launched its 13th paint recycling program in Maryland on April 1, 2026. PaintCare serves one-third of the U.S. population, making paint recycling easier for
Connecting with IUPAT Industry Leadership
As a follow-up to Labor-Management Day at the Signatory Contractors Conference (SCC), one message came through clearly from both contractors and International leadership, there is
Building Blocks Podcast: Listen Today
Building Blocks is an engaging podcast that takes listeners on an insightful journey through the multifaceted world of the construction industry. Each episode offers a
OSHA Updates NEP to Protect Workers from Indoor, Outdoor Heat Hazards
OSHA has reissued and updated its Heat NEP and made it effective April 10, 2026 for five years. This keeps heat enforcement front‑and‑center, especially in
Tariffs and Construction Contracts: What Every Signatory Contractor Needs to Know
Recent tariff activity is creating new challenges across the construction industry impacting material costs, supply chains and project timelines. A recent article from ConsensusDocs
IUPAT Introduces DC 911 – What It Means for Signatory Contractors
IUPAT Introduces DC 911 – What It Means for Signatory Contractors The International Union of Painters and Allied Trades (IUPAT) has established District Council 911
New iFTI Management Trustee Appointed
New FTI Management Trustee Appointed At the direction of the FCA Board of Directors, FCA International has appointed Chris Sauer of T.J. Wies Contracting, Inc.