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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

With baby boomers retiring in droves and younger workers wary of an industry they view as boring, dangerous and vulnerable after years of double-digit unemployment rates, any way to quell those perceptions is welcome. Technology is one of the few ways the industry has made inroads with effectively addressing the skilled labor shortage.

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Trending: The Rise of Prefab and Modular Commercial Construction Techniques

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Something we’re hearing a lot about in our industry right now is the growing trend and popularity of prefab and modular commercial construction solutions. Union Considerations: As prefabricated elements and modular components become more sophisticated and more commonplace, will the shops where they are manufactured be unionized?

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Travel allowance row hits Hinkley Point site

Construction Enquirer

Mechanical, electrical and logistics workers are understood to have downed tools at Hinkley Point C in reaction to plans to cut travel allowances. “ Unite and GMB unions are now planning to ballot for industrial action over the cuts. Client Hinkley Point C would not comment on the dispute.

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Sparks agree 7% wage increase from 2024

Construction Enquirer

Electricians are set for a 7% wage rise from 2024 after a new pay deal was hammered out by electrical contractors and union Unite under the JIB collective agreement. The two-year deal for the industry also includes a 5% uptick in rates from 2025.

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development

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How the Construction Industry Is Rethinking Workforce Development. Home builders, trade associations, NGOs, and other groups are aggressively ramping up skilled construction labor training programs to bring more workers into the industry. The academy teaches welding, carpentry, HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and painting.

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Marketing In The Construction Industry – Everything You Need To Know

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To achieve success with marketing in the construction industry, you only need two things: The right message. Yes, millions of dollars per year are spent by firms in the construction industry trying to get clients to recognize their brand and award them contracts. An audience that can say yes. Residential. Commercial.

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AutoTool To Build Plant In Union Rural Electric’s OH Territory

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Eric Phillips, Union County Economic Development Director (Photo credit: Erica Peerenboom Photography). AutoTool , a designer and manufacturer of automation systems for the manufacturing industry, has announced plans to build an 80,000 square-foot manufacturing/processing facility in Union County, Ohio.

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