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Industry Surveys Highlight the State of Women in Construction

Construction Junkie

Women in Construction Week is in full swing after starting on Sunday, March 7 and continuing through March 13th, helping to raise awareness of the opportunities that are available for women in the industry and highlighting those making a positive impact. Now is a great time for women to work in construction.

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These 5 essential traits in your team are the secret to a successful construction project

Fieldwire

There’s more to a successful construction project than enough resources, workforce and budget. As a subcontractor , you play a crucial role in the success of a construction project, making it essential for you to embody and instill these characteristics in your crew. Be accountable: Mistakes are inevitable in construction projects.

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More Women Are Leaving the Construction Industry With Reports of Sexism

Pro Builder

More Women Are Leaving the Construction Industry With Reports of Sexism. How workplace discrimination is turning away a major segment of trade employees. In 2020, women accounted for only 10.9% In 2020, women accounted for only 10.9% Women in Construction. Women in Construction. Mon, 11/22/2021 - 09:38.

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Seven Traits of Profitable Specialty Contractors

Fieldwire

Anyone who has managed a construction company, department, or project knows profitability can be challenging. This might include current hardware and software for project management and accounting, mobile devices for communication, and sensors to monitor equipment performance and usage. Here are seven traits of profitable contractors.

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Subcontractor Insurance: 7 Policies Subs Should Consider for Their Business

Levelset

You could get hired by a general contractor (GC) for a new construction or remodel project, but you can’t assume you’re covered under a GC’s policy. Excavating companies that blast rock away from construction sites, therefore, may pay more in premium than interior painting entities that perform less risky functions. . Cyber insurance.

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#107:  "Prevailing Party" Attorneys' Fees Provisions

NH Construction Law

Issa Construction, LLC, v. on a $7,650 verdict under a Massachusetts anti-discrimination statute). The prevalence of multiple claims in mine run construction disputes – breach of contract, unjust enrichment, negligence, Consumer Protection Act, etc. A recent case from Tennessee affirmed an award of $201,255.50

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Construction Law in North Carolina: Effective communications

Construction Marketing Ideas

Melissa Brumback’s Construction Law in North Carolina blog provides a wealth of useful insights — whether or not you are in North Carolina. Melissa Brumback ‘s Construction Law in North Carolina won the Best Construction Blog competition in 2011. We’ve all done it. Sent inappropriate emails.