Some 288,000 jobs, including many in construction, were created last month. The U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the latest figures have brought optimism to the business community. The jobless rate in April slipped to 6.3 percent, signaling the largest decrease in unemployment since September, 2008. A much anticipated break in the…(Read More)
The evolvement of Building Information Modeling (BIM) is one of the industry’s major technology disruptors. So says Amy Bunszel, vice president of the AutoCAD Product Line Group of Autodesk. “These technology disrupters are enabling products to be built today that could not have even been envisioned or executed 15 to 20 years ago,” says…(Read More)
An annual report from the Associated General Contractors brings optimism from both construction businesses and people working in the industry. The AGC’s 20,000 member database was surveyed on 11 non-residential sectors of the industry. “This year for the first time, two-thirds of them said they expect the overall market to turn…(Read More)
Three cities in Texas are among the 10 hottest markets for office construction. That’s according to CBRE, a global commercial real estate company. Houston ranked No. 1 on the list, with Dallas and Austin included as well. Do you know the other cities that have been super busy with office construction? http://bizbeatblog…(Read More)
“Sadly, most of the time companies don’t even know how badly they come across to job candidates,” explains Shauna Moerke on HRMinion.com. “And so they wonder why it takes them six months to fill a job, or why they can’t seem to attract top tier graduates, or why their turnover for new…(Read More)
By 2017, 10 percent of all construction industry workers will be building oil and gas infrastructure. A new report from FMI, a leading provider of management consulting and research to the engineering and construction industries, reveals that the boom “could come at the expense of other construction sectors that are now experiencing their own recoveries…(Read More)
I could never be a full-time professor, but I enjoy teaching one class per semester at a local University. I value the interactions with my students and the discipline required to prepare a meaningful course each semester. While preparing for my class this Spring, I came across some interesting research from the Institute for…(Read More)
Even the basics of workplace contracts can be confusing for those not trained in contract law. Christopher Hill is a construction attorney and mediator based in Richmond, VA. He offers three tips on what contractors should include in their legal agreements. Hill recommends a detailed scope of work and dispute resolution clause be included. What…(Read More)
Private wireless broadband networks seem to be worth their weight in gold, as many construction sites are located in areas without access to Wi-Fi and cell towers. A Seattle, WA-based tech company, Openroute.us, has a rugged set-up that allows construction teams to access rich data on jobsites. “By arranging several briefcase…(Read More)
April is Distracted Driving Awareness Month, a good time to look at important statistics about workzone injuries. A study from the Associated General Contractors of America reveals not enough drivers are alert while traveling through highway work zones. Speeding is another factor, according to the AGC study. The research has found 45 percent of contractors…(Read More)
