Construction Contractor Optimism Hits All-Time High
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…
The 20 Most Popular Construction Software Solutions
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…
Feds: Construction Workers Among Highest Risk for Hearing Loss
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…
Reshoring Expected to Boost Industrial Construction in 2015
A new report from construction research firm CMD brings good news for construction jobs. The report expects starts of industrial construction projects to increase 7…
New York Authorities Probing Charges of Altered Inspections from Hurricane Sandy
Federal charges have been filed by a Brooklyn, New York couple whose home was flooded in 2012 when Hurricane Sandy hit the East Coast. The…
Construction Jobs Can Be Fun: America’s Top 50 Playgrounds
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…
10 Ways Construction Companies Can Ease The Labor Shortage
It’s no secret that construction jobs and positions are hard to fill. Employers can try to ease the pain of the labor shortage by…
Construction Companies Must Be Prepared for Cyber Breaches
No one is safe from hackers, including construction companies. Yet few construction firms “know enough about the risks to mount a suitable defense” to a…
Surviving Leadership
Author Laurence Gonzales, who wrote the book Deep Survival, has studied disasters such as earthquakes, plane crashes, climbing accidents and terrorist attacks to learn about…
Construction Jobs to Grow as Hispanic Population Expected to Drive U.S. Employment
A new study finds that Hispanics will account for 40 percent of employment growth over the next five years. HIS, an economic forecasting company, says…
Using the Cloud to Reduce Time and Resources on Project Closeouts
The dreaded punch list at the end of a construction project typically leads to time consuming communication between the general contractor and subs. How can…
Winter Weather Taking a Toll on Construction Workers—and Roads
The federal government is spending $232 million in emergency road and bridge repairs which are the result of brutal winter storms. Department of Transportation Secretary…
Construction Employers Partnering with OSHA on Fall Safety Prevention Program
Thousands of construction companies are expected to take part in OSHA’s second annual “Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction” initiative. The outreach…
4 Things You Must Do When Starting a New Construction Project
Taking responsibility and defining the finish line are two things project managers should do as construction work is slated to get underway. This post, written…
Severe Shortage of Construction Project Managers in Qatar
The demand for project management skills in construction and infrastructure in Qatar have hit crisis numbers. The shortage is so severe that some say it…
Protecting Construction Workers in Severe Winter Weather
Ice, snow and frigid temperatures around the U.S. remind us to keep close tabs on the conditions affecting those who have jobs in construction…
Who Can Provide Safety Training to Construction Workers?
There are strict requirements from OSHA about who can lead your safety training programs, and for good reason. As construction jobs continue to grow with…
Most Skilled Laborers Saw Pay Increases for Construction Work Last Year
People working in 15 of the 17 craft professions associated with construction jobs made more money in 2014. That’s according to a survey from…
How will the FAA’s Proposed Rules on Drones Impact Construction Work?
There’s plenty of buzz in the construction industry about how drones can be used on aerial inspections and other construction jobs. The Federal Aviation…
Did Your Candidate Salt Before Tasting?
A famous executive reportedly used to take prospective new hires out to lunch. If the candidate salted his food before tasting it, the exective wouldn…