A post on LinkedIn has identified the top 25 hottest global professional skills that we can expect in 2015. They include business intelligence, data mining and gaming, which are all critical to construction jobs. One trend we’ll likely see involves STEM and how best to bring women into jobs that focus on science, technology…(Read More)
Gasoline and fuel prices are finally dropping and leveling off. A new poll finds that two- thirds of Americans don’t want to cover an 18.4-cents-per-gallon gas tax to help pay for federal transportation projects. The cost of construction work has risen, resulting in a strained federal funding pot. The last…(Read More)
Several construction-related areas are included in the new safety regulations being implemented by the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Changes to injury reporting and recordkeeping requires some 25 industries to maintain OSHA 300 Logs for the first time. Included are lessons of real estate, activities related to real estate, commercial and industrial…(Read More)
Developers will begin construction of 405,000 multifamily units in 2015. That’s according to the new analyst report from Dodge Construction Outlook. A post on the National Real Estate Investor website says people in their early 20s are fueling the market. The post compares data from 2012 to present, and looks ahead, too. There…(Read More)
Slippery and windy conditions aren’t the only factors that contribute to injuries and deaths on winter job sites. Those working construction jobs must be cognizant of signs of hypothermia, how to properly use space heaters, and the importance of checking weather conditions daily. Also on this list: A reminder to hold periodic safety meetings…(Read More)
The U.S. Senate narrowly passed a $1.1 trillion spending plan to keep the government operating through September, which is the end of the fiscal year. The vote came two days after the House approved the measure. The proposed budget brings tough news for construction jobs and employment. The Associated General Contractors says the…(Read More)
Churches, synagogues, temples and mosques aren’t bringing in many construction jobs. Shifting religious habits, changes in donation preferences and a drop in megachurch buildings are all contributing factors in the national decline of new religious infrastructure. This is the lowest level at any time since private records began on the subject in 1967, writes…(Read More)
Looking for some nifty gifts for people working construction jobs? This gift buying guide includes a cordless heating jacket that’s water and wind resistant, and can be washed and dried in household machines. It also has a USB port in the pocket for charging devices. Unmanned aerial vehicles, or drones, can be helpful in…(Read More)
With four generations functioning in the workplace, layout and space that’s conducive to everyone’s liking can be a challenge. John Caulfield, editor at Building Design and Construction, explains the results of new research from the CBRE Group. “Millennials are reacting to environments that, by and large, give them limited space to collaborate and…(Read More)
Open edging, unsafe scaffolding, falling objects and fire are all hazards to those working construction jobs. Many job site injuries and deaths can be prevented, according to the federal government. This infographic can serve as a punch list for your workers and their crews to help improve working conditions on construction jobs. http://gulfnews.com…(Read More)
