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How Construction Companies Can Create Equitable Jobsites for Tradeswomen

Pro Builder

Though the number of active tradeswomen in the building industry is on the rise, female laborers still account for only 11% of total workers in construction overall, and women are also underrepresented in leadership positions, making up just 17% of management roles. It’s recognizing the potential in the individual.”.

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Leading Technology and Strategy Speakers Lined Up for Viewpoint’s Digital Contractor Roadshow Series

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Steve Coughran will kick things off at the first roadshow in Seattle and will speak again in Toronto , sharing his “ Strategies for Competing in a Data-Driven Economy ”. Gregg is a principal and consulting manager for FMI Construction. His entire career has been in construction project management.

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Aloha Ken Wagner

Cassell Construction Estimating

The Cassell Team is sad to announce the retirement of our Senior P6 Consultant, Ken Wagner. He brought that experience to Cassell Consulting for our clients, implementing and utilizing Oracle Primavera, and Project Management Best Practices and Standards. He received the President’s Award for Excellence in Teaching for 2011.

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Construction facing safety challenges as work picks up

FDR Safety

The resurgence of the construction industry is, of course, good news, but it also comes with challenges on the safety front, including shortages of experienced workers and managers. The report goes on to say that in some cases workers are being promoted to management without sufficient preparation, creating another safety concern. “As

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Concrete mix design

GCP Applied Technologies

How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. Two Union Square, in Seattle, Wash., Concrete materials management. Consultant. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. Determining how to use the correct mix design. read more. .

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Concrete mix design

GCP Applied Technologies

How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. Two Union Square, in Seattle, Wash., Concrete materials management. Consultant. Topics include: Concrete mix designs by project. Determining how to use the correct mix design. read more. .

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4 Strategies to Avoiding Rising OSHA Fines in Construction

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Risk management is an inherent part of the job in the constru ction industry. A construction company in Seattle is currently facing charges after an employee died in a trench collapse. Some standards are different for construction than they are for other industries, so make sure you consult the correct regulations.

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