More than half of Americans are unwilling to put their homes on the market, fearful of giving up low-rate mortgages and being forced to take out loans that are much more expensive.

The Internal Revenue Service has slowed the payment of refunds to employers for the Employee Retention Credit as the agency struggles to combat what it says are fraudulent and overstated claims for the credit.

Contractors with records or accusations of worker exploitation have received more than $84 million in Minnesota state and municipal funds, according to Isabela Escalona of Workday Magazine.

Young women in architecture, engineering and related fields will have the opportunity to learn innovative ways to advance their careers in these traditionally male-dominated industries through the Beverly Willis Architecture Foundation’s newly announced Emerging Leaders 2024 program.

Topcon Positioning Systems announced a series of new developments and initiatives as part of its ongoing sustainability efforts. First, Topcon announced the formation of a new global team, led by Michael Gomes as vice president of global sustainability and CSR.

METALCON, the only global event dedicated exclusively to the application of metal in design and construction, announced the METALCON Top Products Award winners.

The National Institute of Building Sciences recognized building industry leaders and scholarship recipients during an awards ceremony at Building Innovation 2023 on Sept. 7.

Portable generators can be life-saving sources of power in times of emergency. Unfortunately, when used improperly, they can also be deadly. It’s never too early to start educating people about the safe, proper use of these tools, which is why the Portable Generator Manufacturers’ Association is releasing a portable generator safety curriculum, “Generate Safety,” designed for school-aged children.

The Metal Construction Association has announced the featured events and speakers for its upcoming 2024 Winter Meeting. Members and prospective members are invited to attend the three-day event taking place Jan. 29-31 in Scottsdale, Arizona, at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort & Villas.

McShane Construction Company announced the completion of Hackney House Apartments, a 302-unit multi-family development located in Oconomowoc, Wisconsin. The project, which features 20 garden-style and townhome buildings, was built for repeat client Mandel Group.