Many professionals are familiar with business networking groups, such as Chambers of Commerce, Rotary Clubs, and trade associations. They frequent events in order to be more visible in their communities, and hopefully, build business. Members often include a cross section of businesses, including banking, insurance, health care, IT and staffing. Things are different at BNI…(Read More)
New demands for commercial construction has led to rising costs, a factor that impacts profitability. A recent report from JLL on non-residential construction concludes that raw material and labor costs are making it more expensive to get out of the ground than ever before. GlobeSt.com reports that 2015 will be a big year…(Read More)
When it comes to doing their homework, folks at the Early Childhood Education Zone have risen to the occasion. Their list of America’s Top 50 Playgrounds includes several that showcase the power of creativity, inclusiveness and green initiatives. For example, No. 24 is the Can-Do Playground in Wilmington, Delaware. It involved a collaboration…(Read More)
When it comes to reducing the carbon footprint, can employers get buy-in from construction workers? “Successful construction firms around the country have made sustainability a key value in their daily practices,” writes Jessica Stoikes on ForConstructionPros.com. “Not only do they invest in green practices and equipment, they instill the meaning and value of…(Read More)
Concerns about a shaky global economy haven’t deterred officials in Quatar, who have high hopes for the World Cup in 2022. At a finance conference on Sunday, leaders said they still plan to spend heavily on development projects in the run-up to the World Cup in 2022. “We reiterate our commitment to investment…(Read More)
Engineers and those assessing urban areas and lifestyles have usually been armed with clipboards as they assess roadways, land use and construction. It may, however, soon be a thing of the past. A new app called CANVAS— Computer Assisted Neighborhood Visual Assessment System—could replace the clipboard and accompanied handwritten notes. Michael Bader, a professor…(Read More)
As businesses struggle to recruit employees skilled in science, math, engineering and technology, many employers and analysts are trying to understand how the skilled labor shortage got this bad. This infographic from Adecco says the problem isn’t about wages or education. Only 19 percent of the students who graduate college with a Bachelor of…(Read More)
The Wells Fargo Construction Industry Forecast’s “Optimism Quotient” is at 130, the highest it’s ever been. A score of 100 is considered generally good, and anything below that figure raises concerns in the industry. The last time the Optimism Quotient was at this level was in 2005, when it reached 109.The Wells…(Read More)
Are you familiar with RibMC2, Newforma and Viewpoint? These are the three top software programs for construction managers. Capterra compiled the list, reminding construction employers that technology helps make contractors lives easier by improving workflows and processes. A post on ForConstructionPros.com states that the list is based on number of customers, number of actual…(Read More)
A 30-year study on occupational hearing loss concludes that people working in construction, mining and health care are at the greatest risk for hearing loss. The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) says some 22 million U.S. workers are exposed to hazardous noise at work, and most cases of hearing loss…(Read More)
