As the construction industry and lawmakers keep an eye on the calendar, the Obama Administration has unveiled a new six-year, $478 billion highway bill which is now on its way to Congress. The May 31 deadline to renew federal infrastructure spending has elected officials at odds over how to pay for the nation’s…(Read More)
Charlotte-based W.B. Moore Company has been named the No. 1 safest construction company in the nation. Moore tops the 2014 Willis Construction Safety Excellence Awards list for Quality Construction Safety Programs, according to a post on GradingandExcavation.com. The company presented outstanding guidance in safety and occupation health management, risk control, safety training…(Read More)
New building codes, safety regulations and mobility issues for an ageing demographic are changing the way construction jobs are undertaken. Many of the new mandates result from the 9/11 terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center, according to a post on Soureable.net. “In current international high rise design, this may include the use…(Read More)
There are a lot of misperceptions about smart construction building projects, according to JLL. For example, this infographic explains that smart building is not just about energy conservation. Another myth is that smart building and green building are the same. That’s just wrong. Myth No. 6 is important, too: Smart buildings can only be…(Read More)
Have you entertained the idea of a safety committee? If so, what was the result? Many construction companies think about starting such a group, but few have been successful. Blake Croson of Assurance Agency recommends you select one or more employees from each department or division (depending on its size) who have demonstrated strong communication…(Read More)
Construction jobs bring inherent risks, such as safety issues. Employers are also at risk when payments don’t come in on time, or at all. If your Accounts Receivables department needs some fine-tuning, you’ll want to read—and share—this post. “Scope of work issues, inspection problems, change order dispute, pay when paid…(Read More)
Everyday consumers have been the target of wearable technology, but those who work on construction jobs are a target market, too. “On the job, workers in this industry can’t waste their valuable time worrying about picking up a phone to call a client or checking in on the progress of a current project,” writes…(Read More)
“An unspectacular reemergence” is how The Wall Street Journal describes the slow economic recovery of the construction industry. While the economy drags back from the 2008 recession, a new study commissioned by the Associated Builders and Contractors offers a state-by-state breakdown of the construction sector, from fracking and tourism to defense spending and…(Read More)
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)
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)
