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A June 2026 federal ruling struck down parts of the Labor Department’s 2023 Davis‑Bacon overhaul, limiting wage protections to traditional construction roles and excluding broader supply chain workers.

Tarang Patel is redefining high‑rise HVAC design by replacing complex centralized systems with simpler, decentralized and passive solutions.

Davis-Houk Mechanical, a union shop rooted in Coles County, has landed the full design-build contract for the retailer’s new three-building Store Support Center, now under construction and slated for completion by 2028.

While hospitals race to adopt clinical technology, most still rely on mechanical infrastructure – like boilers and HVAC systems – that’s decades past its prime, quietly threatening patient safety and infection control.

An investment by Nippon Steel is reviving U.S. Steel’s Mon Valley Works: tighter tolerances and higher-value steel grades will mean less waste, better formability, and more durable end products for contractors.

A federal judge dismissed all criminal charges against deported sheet metal worker Kilmar Abrego Garcia, but despite his courtroom victory, Abrego Garcia’s status remains unresolved. 

Sheet metal contractors hoping for relief from the recent Supreme Court-mandated tariff refunds are likely to be disappointed: Unless you are the importer of record, you will not see a direct payout or price break.

Democrats and Republicans deliver contrasting strategies for winning midterms, while Rep. Don Bacon’s delivers a fond farewell to the sheet metal industry as he prepares to enter retirement.

Construction input costs are rising at the fastest pace in years – fueled by a global energy shock, metal tariffs, and escalating transportation expenses – putting contractors under pressure.

A clash over trade policy underscores a broader shift as new mills, migration, and infrastructure investment redraw the map of U.S. steel production.