Construction Dive

OCTOBER 31, 2023

A local trade group has asked general contractor Hensel Phelps to commit to paying workers a prevailing wage, a policy the contractor said it has already instituted.

Columbus 150

Columbus Union Airports Contractors 150

Construction Business Owner

JULY 28, 2022

Construction firms, general contractors and subcontractors are already grappling with labor shortages across the trades, material shortages and supply chain delays. By the end of 2025, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will have created 461,000 new construction jobs. Thu, 07/28/2022 - 10:51.

Construction 295

Construction Maine Infrastructure Materials 295

Construction Business Owner

JANUARY 10, 2024

A trade contractor had all the makings of a true success story — growing revenue, innovative tools and techniques, new office locations and seemingly happy customers. Examining a Case Study in Failure ccapoccia Wed, 01/10/2024 - 13:41 Consider, if you will, this tale of a business that collapsed at its peak.

Innovation 156

Innovation Office Contractors 156

ENR Construction

APRIL 5, 2024

The latest BLS report on the nation’s employment showed increases in all construction segments, paced by nonresidential specialty trade contractors.

Employment 81

Employment Construction Contractors 81

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Specialty trade contractors added 14,200 jobs overall, with residential specialty trade contractors added the majority of new positions, with 10,000 overall.

Residential 85

Residential Contractors Construction 85

Construction Dive

JUNE 26, 2019

Tariffs are just one pressure on construction costs, experts say, but it's hard to determine if that's due to actual increases or to the threat of the unknown.

US 126

US Contractors Construction 126

HardHatChat

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

Your reputation and finished product as a national general contractor are only as good as the performance of your local subcontractor partners. Our best referrals come from our most sophisticated and professional partners who like to work with other top-notch contractors. They are a fantastic resource. It matters.

Commercial 295

Commercial Construction Schedule US 295

Construction Business Owner

JULY 10, 2019

Unpredictable economic conditions, unstable global trade and new, rival businesses all mean traditional contractors are finding it more difficult to stand out in a competitive construction market.

Construction 310

Construction Modeling Contractors 310

Contractor Bookkeeping

MARCH 26, 2019

As a Trade Contractor, you are no longer confined to your own neighborhood and push services directly to them, your online presence enables you to reach out and pull qualified leads towards your company.

Contractors 52

Contractors Engineering Management IDEA 52

Contractor Magazine

NOVEMBER 10, 2014

On Veterans Day, November 11, Troops to Trades will be launching an enhanced web tool that will help business contractors recruit veterans. Contractor Marketplace'

Contractors 72

Contractors 72

Construction Business Owner

DECEMBER 20, 2022

As one of the oldest and most established trades, the construction industry employs a large and diverse workforce. You can find contractors from nearly any age group on the jobsite. How to Manage Generational Gaps in the Field. Tue, 12/20/2022 - 10:25.

Management 177

Management Employment Contractors Industrial 177

Construction Business Owner

MAY 16, 2019

For any variety of reasons, including overextension, financial issues or a lack of expertise in a specific trade, contractors may fail to perform the work they promised. A customer or the state can then file a claim against a bond, which can cause damage to the business in several different ways.

Claims 285

Claims Contractors 285

Construction Marketing Ideas

FEBRUARY 21, 2017

California-based Giroux Glass Incorporated demonstrates how a blog can be effective for a trade contractor. Frequently updated posts include project descriptions/stories […].

Las Vegas 48

Las Vegas Los Angeles Fresno Contractors 48

Construction Business Owner

MARCH 5, 2019

Today’s jobsites are complex environments requiring multiple trade suppliers to coordinate across all project stages. Additional complexity comes in the form of labor challenges, regulatory changes and, for some contractors, outdated work systems.

Environment 276

Environment Site Contractors Management 276

Contractor Magazine

MAY 2, 2014

If, for whatever reason, you can’t make the annual association trade shows, look to the local or regional trade shows. Plumbing Contractor' BY JOHN MESENBRINK. They are just as valuable.

Contractors 48

Contractors 48

Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 7, 2019

Filmmaker behind an upcoming documentary about women breaking down gender barriers in the construction trades, Lorien Barlow sat down with Mike Choutka, president and CEO at Hensel Phelps, general contracting and construction management company, to talk about the practices that have earned the company the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) National (..)

ABC 244

ABC Contract Contractors Management 244

Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 8, 2013

A lot of contractors are having challenges adapting to the new economy. Trade contractors who rely on the same general contractors they did a few years ago to supply jobs to bid on are finding it more challenging as well. Deliver A Dozen Donuts, Pastries, Muffins Or Any Tasty Bakery Product! NO RESIDENCES!

Contractors 48

Contractors Accounting Bidding Profitability 48

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 24, 2019

An effective equipment inspection process is vital in heavy construction, but when paper forms drive that workflow, contractors are at a disadvantage when it comes to improving uptime, safety and maintenance costs. Trading clipboards for tablets and electronic forms creates a real-time connection between the maintenance team and the jobsites.

Equipment 282

Equipment Inspections Construction Safety 282

Pro Builder

JANUARY 13, 2023

Contractors are having the most difficulty filling open positions that require leadership or experience in the trades, according to a recent survey by the Associated General Contractors of America. Sizemore said having a secure workforce plays an important role in knowing if a contractor can deliver a project.

Construction 97

Construction Contractors Project Management Security 97

BD+C

AUGUST 24, 2016

A Manhattan federal jury found a Canadian contractor guilty of defrauding a program to promote minority- and woman-owned businesses in the construction of the World Trade Center. .

Contractors 40

Contractors Construction 40

ENR Construction

AUGUST 29, 2022

While some subcontractors thrived in 2021, many pandemic effects continue to challenge 2022 performance, clouding the regional outlook.

Contractors 67

Contractors 67

Construction Marketing

MAY 25, 2021

When it comes time to find a professional for a building job, we all want to find a good contractor to get the job done to the highest standard, and at a price that won’t break the bank. With so many contractors available, it’s hard to know who to choose. Communication. Punctual Delivery. After all, they also want to get paid on time.

Contractors 292

Contractors Equipment Negotiation Banking 292

BD+C

JULY 15, 2016

Twenty-two New York City-area groups including trade unions, the District Attorney's office and general contractor representatives, have asked the judge in a case concerning a construction worker’s death to impose the maximum penalty on the contractor.

Union 40

Union New York City Contractors New York 40

ENR Construction

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

In an effort to address the labor shortage in New England’s HVAC, plumbing and electrical trades, a New Hampshire-based specialty contractor has started a yearly trade school scholarship program for students interested in being trained in these specialties.

New Hampshire 28

New Hampshire Contractors Electrical 28

ENR Construction

JUNE 2, 2023

The heavy and civil engineering category led the way, adding 10,700 jobs, while specialty trade contractors added 7,300 positions, and building contractors added 6,600 jobs.

Contractors 81

Contractors Engineering Construction 81

Construction Dive

MARCH 4, 2020

Security firm Hardwire alleges that Infrastructure Armor's mistakes have left the cables of Kosciuszko Bridge vulnerable to terror attacks and other threats.

Security 109

Security Infrastructure Contractors 109

Construction Business Owner

APRIL 20, 2023

CDT A growing consensus of contractors believes labor utilization can be greatly improved with the right software. He’s passionate about leveraging technology to champion the skilled trades, accelerate digital transformation and make construction an industry of choice for a new generation entering the workforce.

Software 282

Software Software Contractors Electrical 282

Viewpoint Construction Technology

JULY 9, 2018

Episode 2: Should You Join a Construction Trade Association? In this episode of A Viewpoint on Construction, the importance of trade associations to the strength of the construction industry and the success of member contractors is examined. Episode 2: Should You Join a Construction Trade Association?

Viewpoint 153

Viewpoint Bargains ABC Construction 153

Pro Builder

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

3 Ways Home Builders Can Address Labor Shortages by Investing in Trade Partners. While the solution to the trade shortage won’t come overnight, there are things builders can do to mitigate its effects in the meantime, namely ensuring strong partnerships with trades. Are Your Trades Keeping Busy or Are They Doing Busywork?

Residential 98

Residential Software Software Contractors 98

Contractor Magazine

JANUARY 17, 2018

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, Total Tech School and Praxis S-10 hope to go national with their Transition to Trades Program with the United States Army.

United States 59

United States Contractors Electrical 59

Pro Builder

JULY 14, 2022

NAHB Adds Three Additional Trade Careers to Its Promotional Video Series. NAHB's promotional trade videos now include information on drywall installation, welding, and building systems technician careers. Labor + Trade Relations. Thu, 07/14/2022 - 10:46. Education + Training.

NAHB 98

NAHB Education Residential Organization 98

ENR Construction

APRIL 7, 2023

Job gains in the residential and the heavy and civil engineering categories were outweighed by a loss of 13,900 jobs reported by specialty trade contractors.

Residential 83

Residential Engineering Contractors Construction 83

Contractor Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2012

Contractor Magazine. Plumbing Contractor. Piping Contractor. Home > Management > Schwartz > Keeping the trades alive. Keeping the trades alive. Al Schwartz | Contractor. Interestingly, not one reader thought that the public school curricula were adequate for our future as a trade.

Contractors 40

Contractors Education Green Commercial 40

Construction Enquirer

JUNE 28, 2023

Morgan Sindall is set to report better-than-expected trading for the first-half with profits strongly up. In a trading statement for the first six months of the year, the construction and regeneration contractor said the fit-out division in particular had delivered a much stronger performance than expected.

Profitability 101

Profitability Office Environment Contractors 101

Job Order Contracting

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

The 4BT JOCIMS enables owners, designers, engineers, contractors, and trades to collaborate and share project information within a common data environment (CDE), and in real-time, significantly improving outcomes. The 4BT-PEP is a new, innovative Job Order Contracting Information Management Solution (JOCIMS).

Innovation 130

Innovation Contract Management Change Orders 130

Construction Superintendent Magazine

APRIL 9, 2024

The construction industry added 39,000 jobs on net in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors’ analysis of data released by the U.S. Nonresidential specialty trade added the most jobs, increasing by 16,300 positions. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

ABC 52

ABC Statistics Construction Employment 52

Fieldwire

JANUARY 23, 2024

This is a great approach for a general contractor trying to ditch the paper blueprints and go digital within their projects, but it may not address the added challenges posed by the fact that we also need our trade contractors and their crews to buy-in to the process changes in order to realize the full potential.

Project Management 64

Project Management Management Drawings Change Orders 64