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The top and bottom 5 states for construction employment

Construction Dive

High interest rates have negatively impacted some projects, but unemployment has dipped as contractors focus on their backlog.

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Cement vs. Concrete: Which Building Material is Better?

The Constructor

Finding the right building material for your next project can be challenging. Cement and concrete are two of the most widely used building materials for construction and have many advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will look at the differences between cement and concrete, their advantages and disadvantages, and which is best suited for […] The post Cement vs.

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NY union head: Material prices are construction’s ‘biggest challenge’

Construction Dive

Felice Farber, new executive director for the Subcontractors Trade Association, gave her diagnosis of the state of diversity and inclusion and construction’s most serious woes.

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Digital Builder Ep 39: Why Onsite Training Isn’t Enough in Construction

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Training is often one of the most complex and, sadly, often unappreciated programs that organizations provide for their employees–but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode recorded live at the Autodesk Gallery, Jessica Pollack, Senior Manager of eLearning & Digital Services at Autodesk, shares her expertise in delivering digital learning experiences.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Uneven Code Enforcement Seen in Earthquake-Damaged Buildings in Turkey

ENR Construction

Though some structures survived the first main shock and performed as designed, experts say having two major tremblors in such close proximity would challenge even the most stringent seismic codes.

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Weekly Product Gallery: Best of KBIS 2023

Contractor Magazine

The best in new and interesting front-of-the wall product offerings from the 2023 Kitchen and Bath Industry Show.

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Pharmaceuticals Maker Picks Turner for $725M Colorado Plant

ENR Construction

Agilent Technologies plans to open the new oligonucleotide manufacturing lines in 2026.

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How To Protect Yourself And Your Construction Business From Fraud

Contractor Bookkeeping

Unfortunately, fraudsters are out there. They want your money and identity, and they're getting more sophisticated. There's a wealth of opportunity for swindlers to take advantage of people because so much of what we do is now online. There are ways for you to protect yourself, both by taking action and being aware of what's going on. While they might get less information from a small business, thieves will easily access it.

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$100M Film/TV Studio Slated for Chicago's South Side

ENR Construction

The name of the Regal Miles Studios recognizes the Avalon Regal Theater, which opened in 1928, and is now shuttered.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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First Building at Virginia Tech’s DC-Area Campus Tops Out

ENR Construction

Virginia Tech reached a milestone in the development of its new Northern Virginia Innovation Campus.