The Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) is surveying wage rates paid to certain workers who worked on commercial, residential and highway and heavy construction projects in the state to determine prevailing-wage rates.

Learn the results of the Federal Construction Survey: 2024 Regional Economic Outlook. Free webinar on May 21 (9am) presented by the Federal Reserve.

As veterans transition into civilian life, pursuing education and career opportunities becomes paramount. In Minnesota, veterans can harness the benefits of the GI Bill to embark on a promising path in the electrical industry through apprenticeship programs. With a robust network of training providers and employers, the state offers a fertile ground for veterans to channel their skills and dedication into rewarding careers.

Our online directory exclusively features our members, offering unparalleled exposure. Visitors can easily search for contractors in their area or by specialty on our website. Apprentices seeking job opportunities can directly contact listed companies. 

In a recent article published by MN Builders Exchange, new federal regulations are being blamed for increasing cost on construction projects. Structurally I wanted to discuss how these changes can affect the majority of our membership. Members, sign in below & scroll down to Legislative Updates.

On April 23, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced its final rule increasing the salary threshold for overtime exemptions. Currently, there are numerous “exemptions” for employees to be classified as exempt from overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Across the country, statistics show that more than one-third of all construction fatalities are related to falls. This continues to be the leading cause of death for construction employees. In Minnesota, in the past five years, the annual average number of fatalities under MNOSHA jurisdiction was 32. MNOSHA investigated each of those 160 fatalities. Forty of those were related to falls from elevation, which ranked second highest behind “contact with an object or equipment.”    

On May 2, I cohosted a Construction Teacher Conference in conjunction with Project Build MN. We brought in Tim O’Neill from DEED to discuss labor statistics pertinent to teachers and career pathways. Some surprising statistics Tim brought to the group.