Construction Dive

APRIL 1, 2020

The European Construction Industry Federation? is asking for a force majeure declaration from the European Union, but U.S. groups making a similar blanket plea stateside is unlikely, construction lawyers say.

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ENR Construction

APRIL 14, 2020

A newly formed group of industry leaders meets weekly and includes major contractors and union and trade association representatives.

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Help Everybody Everyday

NOVEMBER 1, 2018

To achieve success with marketing in the construction industry, you only need two things: The right message. Yes, millions of dollars per year are spent by firms in the construction industry trying to get clients to recognize their brand and award them contracts. General Contractor. Trade Or Specialty Contractor.

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HardHatChat

MAY 31, 2012

Don't forget to vet your general contractor's background and experience when reviewing bids. If the story proves true it not only is a blemish on the commercial construction industry, but it shows a violation of trust with a client. And if you’re not in a union town, like Miami, then align yourself with the best vendors.

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Construction Dive

JANUARY 14, 2019

Ben Kallos' proposal won praise from the city's trade unions but has been challenged by industry groups like the Associated Builders and Contractors.

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HardHatChat

MARCH 27, 2018

Something we’re hearing a lot about in our industry right now is the growing trend and popularity of prefab and modular commercial construction solutions. Union Considerations: As prefabricated elements and modular components become more sophisticated and more commonplace, will the shops where they are manufactured be unionized?

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Construction Enquirer

MAY 15, 2023

Hundreds of workers at Britain’s biggest steelwork contractor Severfield have voted to down tools in an escalating dispute over pay. The workers, who are members of GMB union, plan three days of strike action on 22, 25 and 26 May, after 93% voted for industrial action.

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Construction Junkie

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

For the past six months, we’ve known the construction industry In the US has been highly affected by the coronavirus pandemic , but how much? According to the survey, the contractors who perform $50 million of work or less annually have experienced less delays and cancellations. and $500MM, and 6% perform over $500MM.

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Constructlaw

SEPTEMBER 10, 2020

Well, for the construction industry, it may never return to “normal.” COVID-19 may have permanently changed the landscape of the construction industry in many ways. Here are just a few issues that the pandemic has brought to the forefront of our industry. When is it going to return to “normal”?

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

APRIL 24, 2018

If you work in the construction industry, you likely know the labor shortage has been a significant problem for some time now. Beyond just a shortage of workers, a gap in skilled labor is particularly challenging for contractors. Men have historically dominated the construction industry, and that dynamic has been slow to change.

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Pro Builder

MAY 5, 2023

They completed their boats on May 3rd and will test them in the Delaware River basin in June, the Carpenter Contractor Trust said in a recent press release.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 26, 2016

. . Members of the Building Trades Employers Association (BTEA), an industry group representing 27 trade union contractor associations in New York City, filed an Article 78 petition Tuesday against the Department of Buildings in New York City and Commissioner Richard D.

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HardHatChat

DECEMBER 22, 2011

As 2011 comes to a close, it’s time for us to look back on the commercial construction building trends , news and projects of this past year and share our thoughts on the highs and lows in the industry. I didn’t think the number of commercial general contractors bidding on one job could be higher than what we saw in 2010. I was wrong.

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Construction Enquirer

JULY 5, 2023

Electricians are set for a 7% wage rise from 2024 after a new pay deal was hammered out by electrical contractors and union Unite under the JIB collective agreement. The two-year deal for the industry also includes a 5% uptick in rates from 2025.

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BD+C

DECEMBER 4, 2014

A new coalition of Ontario contractors, construction associations, suppliers and trade unions will push for a revival of prompt payment legislation late this year. COCA says the issue has plagued the industry for decades. Legislation Codes and Standards'

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ENR Construction

JUNE 26, 2019

Building trades praise rule's construction exemption, but AGC, ABC want industry to be included.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

MAY 15, 2018

These days, many contractors are faced with managing larger, more complex projects on a regular basis. Contractors have to pay attention to budgets, deadlines, collaborators, change orders, progress reports, payroll, safety, compliance requirements and much more. Wage and union payroll agreements. Building codes.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

MARCH 8, 2022

In this article, we’re looking at the IIJA and its impact on opportunities for women in the industry. The White House states that it will drive the creation of union jobs and help grow the economy in a sustainable way that makes sure all people, including under-represented communities get ahead for decades to come.

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Construction Junkie

FEBRUARY 10, 2021

No matter the industry, robots are highly efficient at performing repetitive tasks. We’ve seen that firsthand in the construction industry in recent years with the emergence of bricklaying , rebar-tying , and overhead drilling robots. The crews that Canvas employs to work with the machine are also union workers.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JUNE 29, 2021

Yet the construction industry still has room to grow when it comes to improving representation. One of the industry leaders who is working to push DEI forward in the industry is Henry Nutt III, a Preconstruction Executive at Southland Industries. I’ve worked for Southland Industries for about 14 years.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Industry leaders hope to fight harassment in order to bolster the number of women in construction as the industry battles with labor shortages. An analysis of federal data by the Associated Builders and Contractors found that construction firms need to hire at least 430,000 new skilled workers this year to meet infrastructure spending.

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Pro Builder

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021

Industry leaders hope to fight harassment in order to bolster the number of women in construction as the industry battles with labor shortages. An analysis of federal data by the Associated Builders and Contractors found that construction firms need to hire at least 430,000 new skilled workers this year to meet infrastructure spending.

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Construction Dive

MAY 22, 2013

” Such a threat exists because “the pro-union board has abandoned its role as a neutral enforcer and arbiter of labor law,” according to the association, which represents roughly 23,000 merit shop contractors, subcontractors, materials suppliers, and construction-related firms. .”

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 16, 2018

Operating Engineers Local 49 Training & Apprenticeship Center has announced their New Iron Expo 2018 at the union's training center in Hinckley, Minnesota. The expo's emphasis is on contractors and equipment manufacturers working in the road, bridge, pipeline, and building industries.

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ENR Construction

JULY 25, 2012

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Fieldwire

MARCH 16, 2022

Here are some reasons to consider joining an association: Expand your knowledge: Gain access to courses, seminars and educational materials to stay up to date on industry trends. Union organizations are not listed here, but also provide many similar benefits to members. Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC). Reasons to Join.

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BD+C

MARCH 27, 2013

Building types include: college labs, classrooms, residence halls, student unions. Construction market analysts from RSMeans offer construction costs per square foot for four building types across 25 metro markets. Click here to access the RSMeans chart. For additional RSMeans cost comparison reports, visit: [link].

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Pro Builder

MAY 4, 2021

The industry has one of the highest suicide rates among its workers, with more dying by suicide each day than all workplace-related fatalities combined. . Both resources are available to members as well as anyone in the construction industry—including friends and family, free of charge on nahb.org.

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Contractor Magazine

MARCH 27, 2017

Quality Service Contractors, Union-Affiliated Contractors and Construction Contractors' Alliance offered their members targeted business best practice programming to start off the year. read more.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JULY 20, 2022

(NASDAQ: ADSK) today launched the next phase in its effort to upskill current construction workers and help the industry engage the next generation of prospective recruits. Construction Master Class provides online tutorials from industry leaders that are free to everyone.

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Construction Business Owner

AUGUST 30, 2011

Industry News. Industry Statistics. You know, lots of contractors using an off-the-shelf accounting program ask me the same question: Why is construction-specific accounting software so much more expensive? Construction-specific systems allow contractors to instantly track and analyze job progress and performance.

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

JANUARY 6, 2022

Over the past couple of years, the construction industry has had to rapidly adapt to shifting markets and industry-wide challenges, which has resulted in new customer expectations. 2022 is chock full of can’t-miss events for construction industry professionals across the entire AECO spectrum. 2022 is no exception.

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Levelset

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Podcasts are now an essential medium for sharing information, and experts across the construction industry share their wisdom every day with listeners interested in growing a construction business, learning about the latest construction trends and technology, and building their understanding of construction law and finance.

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Contractor Bookkeeping

JULY 27, 2012

Over The Past 30+ Years - I have accumulated a variety of terms to describe the construction industry. Please feel free to share them with your friends, relatives and most importantly contractors as they will appreciate the humor and perhaps find value in the words of wisdom we are sharing.

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Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

SEPTEMBER 16, 2013

These include more than 1,000 direct full-time equivalent jobs at the utility and its contractors as submitted in a report to the Illinois Commerce Commission, plus more than 2,000 induced full-time equivalent positions. Great Lakes Workforce Training/Skilled Workforce ComEd Employment Intren smart grid Union'

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Autodesk Construction Cloud

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

We're proud to serve construction firms of all sizes, from solo contractors to multinational enterprises. Hear from Alli Scott, Autodesk's Director of Customer Experience & Industry Advocacy, and Brandon LaCourciere, our Senior Director of Global Customer Success. Brandon and I both came from the industry.

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GCP Applied Technologies

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Two Union Square, in Seattle, Wash., Industrial facilities. Contractor. We've heard of high flow concrete, but how do you know when to use it and when conventional concrete is sufficient? First, let’s define the different types of concrete. read more. . How two buildings in Seattle achieved high-strength concrete. read more.

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