A new college that’s almost exclusive to science, technology, engineering, and math will soon be opening its doors. Florida Polytechnic University in Lakeland features a 162,000-square foot, $60 million Innovation, Science and Technology building that will house the school’s laboratories, classrooms, auditoriums and other meeting rooms. That’s according to Associated…(Read More)
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have punted and decided to send the transportation bill back to the Senate…and recess for the next five weeks. The move has led to uncertainty about how road projects across the country will be funded. There’s also significant concern about the future of the fund…(Read More)
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have punted and decided to send the transportation bill back to the Senate…and recess for the next five weeks. The move has led to uncertainty about how road projects across the country will be funded. There’s also significant concern about the future of the fund…(Read More)
As mobile technology invades jobsites, everything from green building to time sheets and blueprints are taking on new life. Customized apps that interface with functions already in use can seem overwhelming. What’s the latest buzz, and which companies should you be watching? This post written by Dave Gershgom covers all the tech talk. http…(Read More)
A career in construction hasn’t been very appealing to young people, a problem that’s causing work shortages across the U.S. Employers have been fighting misperceptions about the industry and a lack of understanding about job availability. But that’s beginning to change, according to Kelly Davidson’s article on ENR.com. Brian…(Read More)
Construction, utility, and other sectors with outdoor workers face a plethora of health hazards each day. Aside from extreme weather conditions, construction teams and contractors often face exposure to dangerous chemicals, biohazards, poisonous plants and venomous wildlife. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention offers advice to employers. “Employers should train outdoor workers about their…(Read More)
Office construction in June heated up, especially in southern cities including Naples, FL, San Jose, CA, and San Antonio, TX. Things got hot in other parts of the U.S., such as Boston, Seattle, and Chicago. Web Editor James Aldridge writes in the San Antonio Business Journal that locally, in addition to new office construction…(Read More)
Communication in the 21st century can be confusing. Between text abbreviations, e-mail misunderstandings, and a multigenerational workforce, it’s easy to get tangled up linguistically. Recruiting professionals who manage to avoid the following communication goofs will be appreciated by colleagues, peers, and clients. 1. Use jargon and rhetoric. People prefer to communicate with trustworthy…(Read More)
The American Institute of Architects (AIA) says spending on non-residential construction is less than anticipated. The result: Economic forecasting is off. State and local governments have scaled back investments on schools and health care properties, according to the AIA’s chief economist, Kermit Baker. Bloomberg.com reports that a slowdown in funding for institutional…(Read More)
This story comes from our file marked, “Oh no, not the Cubicle Farms!” Open space floor plans within offices are getting mixed reviews from workers, including some pushback from introverts. Employees who are more reserved than outgoing prefer the cloth-covered walls of cubicles, which were invented in 1968. As employers address productivity and privacy…(Read More)
