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Input price surge signals bumpy road ahead

Construction Dive

“There is reason to believe that inflation will remain stubbornly high for months to come,” said ABC’s chief economist.

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Accelerated Bridge Construction Explained

Viewpoint Construction Technology

To address the backlog of work that needs to be done and reduce the time it takes to plan and build bridges, many organizations such as the Accelerated Bridge Construction University Transportation Center at Florida International University (FIU) have promoted a new construction method called Accelerated Bridge Construction (ABC).

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Unions Call for Better Health Protections

Construction Equipment

Working in construction during the coronavirus pandemic has split the industry down the middle, according to a report by ABC News. On one hand, buildings, roads, and utilities need regular maintenance and upgrades. At the same time, those small worksites and sometimes unsanitary conditions are “…

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

As a construction professional, you work hard. General Interest Construction Associations. Here are some established construction-related organizations that can provide some of the above advantages. AIC members serve the construction industry through professionalism and a commitment to high ethical standards.

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Building With a Purpose: Exploring Construction Careers That Make a Difference

Fieldwire

Construction is essential to many facets of your life. Electrician The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) says the job market for electricians will grow by 6% over the next decade, making it an in-demand position in the construction industry. Here are meaningful careers to consider and how you can positively impact those around you.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

A central element of the public-private partnership involved in securing the IBM center is the construction of a mixed-use, riverfront complex that will be developed by Commercial Properties Realty Trust (CPRT), a real estate investment trust that manages and develops property holdings of the Baton Rouge Area Foundation (BRAF).

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#94:  Trump, Biden and the Construction Industry

NH Construction Law

Biden pledges to stop the misclassification of workers as independent contractors, and favors implementing California’s “ABC” test on a national level. Although he has tweeted about a “big and bold” $2.0