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State of the Construction Industry: June Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

We’ve got you covered with this month’s roundup of stories related to construction technology, labor, seasonal safety issues, innovative new projects and more. AGC Uses Targeted Ads to Try to Prevent Work Zone Crashes. For many regions, summer is the season of road construction. Where Are All the Builders?

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Augmenting Your Workforce for Success

Autodesk Construction Cloud

A survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) and Autodesk found that 93% of construction firms have open positions they're trying to fill, and 73% struggle to find qualified candidates for available roles. The most pressing one, of course, is the labor shortage. VR, on the other hand, immerses users in a digital realm.

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Leading the Home Building Industry: Pro Builder's 2021 Forty Under 40

Pro Builder

Steven Speer , 29, Senior Construction Superintendent and Safety Manager, Blackrock Builders, College Station, Texas. Secret Life • Enjoys analyzing land zoning and development layouts for fun. . . . . Carla Ramalho , 31, Product Manager, WernerCo., Itasca, Ill. Adam Steiner , 35, Owner, Birnam Design Co., Valparaiso, Ind.

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State of the Construction Industry: February Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Worker safety, adapting to change and technology and innovation driving the future of the construction industry were some of the themes we saw highlighted in industry news throughout February. Reducing safety incidents is a top priority in the construction industry. Continued Safety Incidents Highlight Need for Better Oversight.

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Construction Equipments

The Constructor

Their versatility in soft ground for logging and road building led directly to their becoming the armoured tank in World War I. Wheels provide better mobility and speed and do not damage paved roads as much as tracks, but provide less traction. play an important role in construction technology.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume. While trucking transportation costs rose 2.9

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Home Stretch

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

When the project was announced in nearly 10 years ago, the new-and-improved 77-kilometer waterway through the narrow Isthmus that connects North and South America was expected to reopen for business in time for the 100th anniversary of the Canal in 2014.

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