The Blue Collar Business Podcast (Page 6)

Jun 3, 2026 News

How Federal Transportation Funding Cuts Impact Infrastructure Contractors and Trade Fleets

Regional trade contractors must adjust to shifting infrastructure spending as the House Appropriations Committee advances significant spending reductions for transportation and housing.

Jun 3, 2026

Ep. 92 - Fight for Your Crew: Changing Bad Policy Before It Hits the Field

Discover the hidden costs of poor excavation data and why basic compliance fails to protect underground workers. Industry experts break down the operational bottlenecks of over-notifying, the push for mandatory reporting, and the urgent need for proactive legislative change to save lives.

Jun 2, 2026 News

Navigating Federal Contracting Opportunities and Public Construction Spending Trends for Civil Contractors

Civil contractors can unlock steady revenue streams by monitoring public infrastructure spending and capitalizing on federal small business procurement set-asides.

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Jun 1, 2026 News

How Small Construction Contractors Can Win Lucrative Federal Government Contracts

Small trade contractors can expand revenue by leveraging federal small business set-asides and collaborative subcontracting networks.

May 29, 2026 News

Immigration Crackdowns Worsen Construction Labor Shortages And Drive Up National Home Costs

Heightened immigration enforcement and deportations are draining the immigrant backbone of the construction industry, triggering major project delays and inflating housing costs.

May 28, 2026 News

Department Of Labor Releases New Compliance Tools To Help Small Construction Businesses Manage Labor Regulations

The United States Department of Labor has expanded its compliance toolkits to assist small construction firms and trade contractors in navigating federal wage, hour, and leave policies.