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State of the Construction Industry: April Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

New construction technologies to attract younger workers, a push toward green building and the good and bad news in safety — these highlight some of the top stories in April. The AGC and Willis Towers Watson honored 57 contractors in April for their commitment to construction safety. A full list of all 57 winners is available here.

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Test Your Construction Industry Knowledge!

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Q3: What percentage of the construction labor force are union workers? Reduce risk and increase safety. The BLS states that 14% of the construction labor force were union workers in 2017. Q2: Between 2016 and 2025, open positions in the construction industry will increase by…? To improve jobsite processes and productivity.

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Survey Reveals the Impacts of the Coronavirus Pandemic on Contractors

Construction Junkie

A new survey conducted by Autodesk and AGC of America is giving us a deeper look into the impacts so far. It’s broken down into many subcategories including Region, State, Union/Open Shop, Firm Size, and Project Type. Just over 2000 firms responded to the survey, which was completed between August 4 and 26 of 2020.

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Seven Construction Associations You Should Consider Joining

Fieldwire

Union organizations are not listed here, but also provide many similar benefits to members. Construction Management Association of America (CMAA) : An organization dedicated to the interests of professional construction and program management. American Traffic Safety Services Association (ATSSA). American Welding Society (AWS).

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“Once-in-a-Generation” Opportunity for Women in Construction: Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act

Autodesk Construction Cloud

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) is a “once-in-a-generation” investment in America’s national infrastructure. With this plan, the goal is to rebuild many of the bridges, rails, and roads throughout the country to improve the overall infrastructure across America. The IIJA is intended to grow the U.S.

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4 Best American-Made Work Boots

Work Gearz

American top-quality union-made work boots that meet the challenges of the workplace can be the difference between a hospital stay and perhaps even a life-changing injury. Another great pair of boots that grabbed their attention is the Red Wing Iron Ranger Men’s Work Boots for quality and comfort if you don’t have specific safety needs.

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OSHA issues new resource to protect emergency workers at combustible dust fires

Safety Services Company

This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. For more information on a custom safety program for your company, please contact us by clicking here.

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