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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. The AGC and Willis Towers Watson honored 57 contractors in April for their commitment to construction safety. But it doesn’t stop there.

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Hard Hats & Crafts – Celebrating Women Leaders in Construction Safety

Construction Junkie

The following article has been sponsored by Hilmerson Safety and also appeared first on HilmersonSafety.com. Since the 90’s and early 2000’s they’ve paved new paths for women pursuing careers in construction safety. For Women in Construction (WIC) Week 2021 Hilmerson Safety® celebrates women in the field by sharing their stories.

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) : An organization of construction contractors and industry-related companies, AGC provides advocacy, education, and research services geared to the needs and concerns of its members, striving to improve construction quality and protect the public interest. American Welding Society (AWS).

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Construction Risk Management: How to Reduce Top Construction Risks

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The six top risks to address include labor issues, safety hazards, coordination hurdles, poor documentation, inconsistent reporting and errors, and disputes. By using software like BuildingConnected, contractors can easily assess a subs financial situation, safety record and insurance. Risk 2 – Safety Hazards.

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Guide to Top 2022-23 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

AGC Convention (Grapevine, Texas). The annual AGC Convention, brought to you by the Associated General Contractors, provides contractors with space to study industry-critical topics in-depth in a dynamic, educational setting. The AGC Convention will be open for on-site registration with early bird dates until November 30, 2021. .

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Guide to Top 2023-24 Construction Conferences & Events

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Get more details NECA Show (Philadelphia, PA) September 30 - October 2, 2023 Located in Philadelphia in 2023, NECA invites all qualified electrical professionals to discover new technologies, equipment, products, and solutions at this, the largest industry event in all of North America.

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12 Skills Every Successful Construction Project Manager Should Have

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Project managers need to keep a pulse on all projects that are going on at once, whether it is the laying out of the foundation or mapping the electrical and plumbing lines. Innovations currently exist that can identify a range of risks, from safety issues to potential trade clashes. Entrepreneurial Qualities.