“The number is almost off the charts, given what we’ve seen over the past 10 years,” explains Patrick O’Keefe, director of economic research at accounting firm CohnReznick. Are the higher-than-expected November hiring numbers a fluke? O’Keefe says no; companies are making up for hiring that was deferred earlier in the…(Read More)
As 2014 begins to wind down, it’s time to take a look back at the past year and assess the construction industry. It’s also a good time to look ahead to what may be in store in 2015. Three industry leaders recently shared their insights and perspectives. The highlights in this post includes…(Read More)
Jack Welch’s name is synonymous with corporate leadership. His many books, interviews, and speeches since leaving the CEO position at GE have impacted millions of people around the globe. Welch’s best-selling book, Winning, is co-authored with his wife, Suzy. Suzy Welch is a former of the Harvard Business Review…(Read More)
As convenient as technology and software can be in today’s business world, humans must still be involved in processes and workflows. For example, the Critical Path Method (CPM) is an algorithm used for scheduling. But it’s not a pass to sit back as the project begins. Missy Stein writes on Procore.com that…(Read More)
In the U.S. and Britain, thousands of phone booths are decommissioned every year. What becomes of these pay phone boxes now that mobile phones have invaded? Creative folks with green agendas have stepped in, and are working their magic. These photos tell the story of how our streets and cities are changing. http…(Read More)
Job gains are widespread but still spotty. New research from the Associated General Contractors of America finds that construction employment gains have spread to more than two-thirds of the nation’s metro areas. Peppering the good news with cautious optimism, Ken Simonson, chief economist for the association, says there is growing risk that contractors…(Read More)
More than 40,000 new construction jobs were created in Florida in October, compared to October, 2013. Much of the 10.4 percent increase was concentrated in Miami-Dade and Palm Beach Counties in the southern portion of the state. J. Antonio Villamil, an economist with The Washington Economics Group, says population growth, foreign investment…(Read More)
