Casting Call: Recruiting the Next Class of Construction Leaders
Monday, November 4, 2024
The current cast of construction leaders is retiring, begging the question: Who’s up next?
A Pickle of a Project: Swinerton's New Eatertainment Venue
Thursday, October 31, 2024
Converting a former factory into a pickleball “eatertainment” center presented challenges. But for Swinerton, the work—like the sport—has also been fun.
Never Stop Improving: The Lowe's Foundation Gable Grant Goes to SkillsUSA
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
The Lowe’s Foundation—the charitable arm of your friendly neighborhood home improvement store—is investing $50 million into skilled-trades training over the next five years, with a $1-million Gable Grant going to SkillsUSA.
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The White House and Senate will flip to GOP control for the next four years, boding well for merit-shop legislative efforts.
Read more“If your friends did that, would you do it too?” Well-meaning parents have repeated this trouble-stopping phrase for decades. But when it comes to evaluating your construction business’ success, measuring against your peers might not be such a bad idea after all.
Read moreYou've heard it over and over: Gen Z is the solution to the labor shortage. But there may be another way to tap into that talent pipeline.
Read moreNo one has more influence on construction site safety than frontline supervisors, also known as foremen. Their impact on a project’s overall success cannot be overstated—and that’s particularly true for safety. But those responsibilities are a heavy burden given the dangers of working in our industry.
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News Briefs: November 2024
Wednesday November 6, 2024
ABC goes to the White House to talk mental health initiatives, while DEWALT doles out its latest Grow the Trades grant.
Continuing Resolutely Into the Lame Duck
Tuesday November 5, 2024
This election day, the American people will determine the partisan control of the narrowly divided U.S. House of Representatives, Senate and White House—and in doing so, shape the legislative and regulatory priorities of the next two to four years.
Heads or Tails: Election Results Aside, Top Issues for Contractors
Monday November 4, 2024
A new presidential administration is taking shape. Here’s what contractors should be paying closest attention to, regardless of which way the pendulum swings.
The Happy Index: Lessons in Upside-Down Management
Monday October 7, 2024
The Happy Index: Lessons in Upside-Down Management
By James Timpson
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Prevailing Wage Essentials
Prevailing wage in construction is complicated, but it’s crucial to understand because it ensures fair compensation for workers, maintains a level playing field among contractors and promotes essential quality and safety standards.
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ABC Chief Economist Anirban Basu will review current economic circumstances, the risk of recession, the hottest market sectors and his expectations for this year.
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