Report: Construction Firms Could Better Protect Workers From Noise Hazards
Eighty-three percent of the 237 contractors surveyed for a new Dodge Data & Analytics SmartMarket Brief say they’ve purchased quieter equipment to protect
Executive Order Strengthens ‘Buy American’ Preferences
In a follow-up to a 2017 executive order, President Trump is expanding the administration’s preferences for American products in federal procurement and federal
Elevator Construction Injuries Decline, but Fatalities Rise
Elevator-related injuries in construction reached a high of 920 in 2012 before falling to 280 in 2016, a 70 percent drop in four years, according to a report from
OSHA Amends Injury and Illness Reporting Requirements
OSHA’s final rule on Tracking of Workplace Injuries and Illnesses eliminates the requirement for establishments with 250 or more employees to electronically submit
New Jersey Imposes New Apprenticeship Training Requirements
The New Jersey Senate and Assembly approved a bill (A-3666) that requires construction businesses to certify participation in a U.S. Department of Labor-approved
Illinois and Massachusetts Are Top States for LEED
Illinois was the leader in LEED certifications last year, with 172 certified building projects representing 5.31 square feet of LEED-certified space per resident,
Contractors Report Strong Opposition to PLA Mandates
In a survey of more than 500 members of Associated Builders and Contractors, 98 percent said they were less likely to bid on a taxpayer-funded construction contract
What Is Your Company’s Big-Picture Vision?
Industry experts share their insights on big-picture vision for their companies.
Building Benchmarks Address Resiliency
The International Code Council and the Alliance for National and Community Resilience released the first of a series of building benchmarks to help communities evaluate
Healthy Nonresidential Construction Activity Will Level Off in 2019
Total construction starts are expected to remain flat at $808.3 billion in 2019, with nonresidential building square footage dropping 4 percent to 1,133 million
Plan for 3 Percent Uptick in Construction Spending in 2019
Following 5 percent growth in total U.S. engineering and construction spending in 2017 and 2017, FMI predicts another increase of 3 percent this year.
Set the Tone With Strategic Planning
Contractors share insights into how strategic planning has improved their business operations and the bottom line.
Trust Is a Strategic Multiplier
Stephen M. R. Covey offers insights on maximizing human performance and transforming teams by leveraging trust.
Company Mentorship Creates a Lasting, Industry-Wide Impact
Industry professionals share insight on the impact of mentorship on their construction businesses.
Construction Union Membership Declined to 12.8 Percent in 2018
The share of union members in construction decreased from 14% in 2017 to 12.8 in 2018.
High-growth Markets, Cybersecurity Stand Out in Real Estate Report
In the big picture, the most important issues to watch include cybersecurity risk management (dubbed an industry disrupter), infrastructure, immigration and resiliency
Offsite Construction Continues Upward Trajectory
Eighty-seven percent of the 205 contractors, engineers, architects and owners surveyed by the National Institute of Building Sciences’ Off-Site Construction Council
Minimal Startup Capital Common for Construction Entrepreneurs
Thirty-nine percent of construction and landscaping business owners said they started out with less than $5,000.
D.C. Mandates 100 Percent Renewable Power by 2032
Local lawmakers voted unanimously to pass legislation mandating utilities power Washington, D.C., with 100 percent renewable electricity by 2032.
Report Identifies the Seven KPIs of Construction
An Autodesk report conducted in partnership with Dodge Data and Analytics determined the seven most useful construction KPIs.
Pittsburgh City Council Establishes Construction Fraud Task Force
The Pittsburgh City Council voted unanimously on a resolution that directs the mayor to convene a task force to explore tax fraud and other unfair construction industry