Construction — Federal wage theft enforcement, tariff refund process launch, and data gaps in commercial construction mark a day of operational and compliance pressure for contractors.

Construction · 2026-04-21

TODAY'S SIGNAL — Four developments today converge on a single theme: the operational environment for construction firms is growing more complex on multiple fronts simultaneously. A $468K federal wage theft order against a California contractor signals continued DOL enforcement intensity, reinforcing that labor compliance is not optional and retaliation compounds penalties. Meanwhile, the Trump…