Business models in the construction industry are changing along with legal requirements on what actually constitutes being an employee. Business leaders say loyalty and easier hiring and firing are the advantages to having employees rather than subs. The government—both state and federal—see things differently. This post on ConstructionVault.com weighs the pros and…(Read More)
Lower construction equipment emissions and ground up construction jobs are among the trends we’ll be seeing in 2015. A post on EHSToday.com also points out that safety is the top priority as the construction industry continues to evolve. “Some new devices we’ll see entering the market this year include carbon monoxide-detecting…(Read More)
Employee satisfaction data from 12 industries finds that construction workers are the happiest employees. Some 30,000 people across 500 organizations were surveyed for TINYpulse’s 2015 Best Industry Ranking report, which says those dissatisfied with their jobs lack support from managers and the necessary tools to get their work done. FastCompany.com’s post…(Read More)
Hundreds of dilapidated properties across the U.S. are being given another look by city officials. Leaders want to attract construction jobs and developers to give life to blighted areas. Detroit, Camden, Dallas and Memphis are each trying to launch unique partnerships with stakeholders, including the University of Memphis Law School. Multi-year tax abatements…(Read More)
Batteries that lack stamina are frustrating for construction project managers and others on job sites. But, there is good news. “The latest generation of laptop batteries coming onto the market are capable of independent operation for periods of time far greater than their predecessors as a result of new efficiency gains,” explains Gordon Lane on…(Read More)
There’s relief in sight for employers juggling many construction jobs at the same time. Data analytics is altering the way information on these projects is collected, produced, organized and analyzed, according to John MacMalcolm’s post on GlobalConstruction.com. Predicting risk, managing large amounts of data and solving problems are key components of big…(Read More)
Most construction contractors are extremely optimistic about the coming months, that’s despite a labor shortage and stiff industry regulations. So says Stephen Sandherr, CEO of the Associated General Contractors. The group just released its Ready to Hire Again: The 2015 Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook, which offers encouraging news for construction jobs compared…(Read More)
The American Rental Association expects 2015 to be a busy year. The anticipated growth includes construction/industrial, general tool and party and event. Total total revenue growth of 8.1 percent in 2015 to reach $38.5 billion in the U.S., including all three segments — construction/industrial, general tool, and party and event.revenue…(Read More)
Construction estimators with 3-to-10 years of experience are expected to enjoy a vibrant job market the next few years. Doyle Phillips, first vice president of the American Society of Professional Estimators, says the occupational role of construction estimator would grow by 26 percent from 2012 to 2022. For those working construction jobs, the…(Read More)
European countries dominated the world’s top 10 construction markets, according to a report by EC Harris, a construction consulting company. A post on GulfBusiness.com reveals highlights of the annual research. Switzerland took the No. 1 spot for 2014, followed by Denmark and Hong Kong. What are the factors driving this study? “This was…(Read More)
