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What women workers say needs to change in construction

Construction Dive

Addressing sexual harassment and accommodating mothers are some of the keys to supporting a diverse workforce, a recent survey of tradeswomen shows

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How To Attract Profitable Construction Clients

Contractor Bookkeeping

A USP (Unique Selling Proposition) is a compelling reason for your target market to choose your construction business over your competitor's. Examples range from cutting-edge service and product features to simply being more convenient and easier to find for the target market.

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Exploring the Impact of Construction Robots on the Industry

The Constructor

The construction sector has embraced cutting-edge technologies in the battle to make the industry safer, more efficient, and cost-effective. As the transformation in the industry has moved forward, construction robots have become an important contributor to the sector’s advancement.

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Construction Trends Forecast for 2023: How Labor, Interest Rates, and Material Prices Are Shifting

Viewpoint Construction Technology

A look at 2023 construction trends forecasts, built on Q3 & Q4's Construction Metrics Index data from Trimble customers! Construction Technology/News

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The Ultimate Free Guide to Construction Project Management Software

Spreadsheets and in-house tools can no longer manage the sophistication and the demand for data of modern construction. Our free buyer’s guide will help you identify what construction software you need and the key features you should be looking for.

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OSHRC Decision on Controlling Employer Responsibility

FDR Safety

On Feb. 1, 2019, the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) reversed an OSHA citation issued to Suncor Energy Inc. as the controlling employer for a fall protection violation.

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A Best Guide To Formwork

cnstrctr

Formwork is a common activity found on most jobsites. Learning how it works can help improve your project. Division 03 - Concrete All Posts Featured Articles concrete engineering formwork structure systems

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My Path to Construction

PC Construction

My interest in the construction industry began my junior year of high school when my step-father needed a hand at his small residential construction company, and I was looking for a part-time job. I quickly fell in love with construction and changed my plans.

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Household Formation Continues to Outpace Single-Family Production

Pro Builder

Household Formation Continues to Outpace Single-Family Production ldeakins Wed, 03/08/2023 - 10:17 The U.S. housing market needs to add approximately 6.5

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Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of Modular Construction

The Constructor

In today’s world, modular construction provides a great opportunity for developers and builders to expand their projects with greater efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide is a must for anyone wanting to solve procurement or vendor management pain points.

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Viewpoint Help, A Customer’s Guide to Product Knowledge

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Learn all about Viewpoint Help, Trimble Viewpoint’s single source for product documentation and knowledge. Viewpoint Technology

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‘We’re not going to have one’: AGC economist dismisses a 2023 recession

Construction Dive

A strong U.S. economy should fend off recession concerns this year, said Ken Simonson, chief economist for Associated General Contractors of America

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Systems Enablers for Sustainable Facilities Management, Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance

Job Order Contracting

Systems Enablers for Sustainable Facilities Management, Repair, Renovation, and Maintenance are critical considerations for any real property portfolio owner. In fact, they dictate how efficiently or how poorly an organization manages facilities stewardship requirements.

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The Top 10 Most Sustainable Buildings Around the World

The Constructor

In an era when sustainability has become an important benchmark for forward-thinking buildings, it’s inspiring to see how far architecture and design have come in the pursuit of creating a more eco-friendly approach to construction.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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Construction Job Openings Fall by 240,000 in January

Contractor Magazine

Almost one-half of all construction job openings disappeared in a single month. Construction Data

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Labor Department enters $20M partnership to open doors to women, minorities in trades

Construction Dive

The initiative aims to recruit 13,000 participants into apprenticeship readiness programs

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How construction companies can leverage the power of data

Lets Build

Our world is powered by data. Companies worldwide use data to make better decisions, predict future outcomes, and improve their efficiency— and the construction industry is no exception.

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Stay Safe on the Job: 8 Electrical Safety Tips for Construction Site Workers

The Constructor

Construction sites are inherently dangerous places, and one of the biggest hazards workers face is the risk of electric shock. As a construction site worker, it is important to stay safe by following various electrical safety tips.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses.

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Women in Construction: Stephanie Kretchmar Turns Glitter into Gold

Pro Builder

Women in Construction: Stephanie Kretchmar Turns Glitter into Gold qpurcell Fri, 03/10/2023 - 11:27 In honor of Women in Construction Week, Utopia conducted a Q&A with several women in the construction industry.

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Construction Champions 2023

Construction Dive

Out of more than 400 submissions, these 31 women stand as examples of how intuition, dedication and intelligence are shaping the industry

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The Future of Women in Construction is Now

PC Construction

To wrap up our celebration of Women in Construction week, over 30 women from all regions and departments of PC Construction got together virtually this morning to make introductions, connect and share ideas for the future.

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North Texas Commuter Rail Faces Cost Overruns Due to Dallas Delays

ENR Construction

DART says delays in permitting and changes in scope by the City of Dallas have added $83M to the cost of the project

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. Over half of respondents see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Housing Sentiment Tumbles Amid Affordability Constraints

Pro Builder

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Dodge: Construction planning bounces back

Construction Dive

The Dodge Construction Network said its Momentum Index has rebounded, shaking off a steep plunge at the beginning of the year

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Women in Construction, a Lifelong Journey

PC Construction

As a kid, I used to build dams in the creek in my backyard. I would spend hours carefully constructing a dam and then watch the water pond up so I could catch crayfish. Those are some of my fondest memories – getting my hands dirty and turning sticks, rocks and mud into something of real purpose.

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What Job Order Contracting Should Be

Job Order Contracting

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Discover 7 Ways to Cut Construction Inefficiencies

Construction sites are often just-barely-controlled chaos. Without clear coordination, you risk everything from clashes to delays, cancellations, and missed deadlines. Get the free eBook & learn how to solve the biggest challenges in construction!

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Gehan Homes Invests in Florida Build-For-Rent Landscape

Pro Builder

Gehan Homes Invests in Florida Build-For-Rent Landscape esorum Mon, 03/06/2023 - 13:31 Gehan Homes , Ltd. (a

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One size does not fit all: Lack of proper PPE for women is dangerous

Construction Dive

Baggy gear can lead to new hazards, workers performing tasks without protection or even a lack of confidence and belonging in one’s job, experts say

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Strong Construction Jobs Gain in February, With 24,000 Added

ENR Construction

All industry segments recorded increases for the month, led by residential specialty trade contractors