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Building the Bench

Construction Business Owner

Many find the day-to-day experience of the construction industry to be uniquely challenging, rewarding, complex and, occasionally, infuriating. Building the Bench. Alex Headley. Thu, 08/12/2021 - 09:00.

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How to Increase Safety Adherence Through New-Hire Orientation & Onboarding

Construction Business Owner

The construction industry continues to invest heavily in safety management. Safety performance affects your ability to bid and win work and to negotiate contracts. Smart contractors understand that safety must be both a core value and a strategic priority.

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Construction workers secure 7.6% pay increase

Construction Enquirer

Construction unions and contractors have agreed a pay increase from next month of at least 6% for around 500,000 site workers operating under the Construction Industry Joint Council agreement. Industry sick pay (which is paid on top of statutory sick pay) will increase to £154.02 The untaxed fare allowance will increase by 10.1%.

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Global Implications Of Brexit, NAFTA Negotiations Analyzed At LiveXchange

Business Facilities

Industry experts, economic developers and site selectors debated the uncertain future of free trade agreements at Business Facilities' 13th Annual LiveXchange event. Read Global Implications Of Brexit, NAFTA Negotiations Analyzed At LiveXchange on Business Facilities - Area Economic Development, Site Selection & Workforce Solutions.

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How Trusting Relationships Build Better Commercial Construction Projects

HardHatChat

Englewood Construction is currently negotiating a contract with Mrs. Green’s to convert former Fox and Obel in Chicago. Like most businesses, the commercial construction industry is a relationship business. Here are the top three reasons to work with general commercial construction contractors in a negotiated bidding process.

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How Brexit Will Affect The Construction Industry – Infographics

Lets Build

The UK remains uncertain of the full impact the EU referendum will have and how Brexit will actually affect the construction industry. Many businesses within the construction industry employ EU labour because it is cheaper. This was a huge benefit to the construction industry. What captures the interest further is that.

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Bringing Industry Expertise to Your Doorstep: A Peek at Viewpoint’s 2019 Digital Contractor Roadshow Speakers

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Last year , we visited more than 20 cities and enjoyed networking and learning about construction industry trends and challenges with over 600 contractors across the United States. That’s right, you not only get to learn directly from industry experts, you also get credit for the time you spend investing in your industry knowledge.