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Regaining Predictability by Planning for Price Fluctuations in Construction Materials

by Luke Cantrell, Michael Schollaert | Dec 15, 2021
Business | Economy | Finance | Project Delivery | Project Management | Risk Management

If project participants engage and work together toward completing the common goal, they can mitigate the risk of construction cost increases and add predictability to project materials prices by adding a few tools to their belts.

Post-PPP: What’s Next for Small Businesses Needing Relief to Rebuild

by Benjamin Johnston | Dec 15, 2021
Accounting | Business | Finance | Project Delivery | Project Management

Many of the businesses we are working with now have taken PPP money and, for the first time in over a year, feel financially secure enough to consider expansion. Beyond PPP, financing options are available to small and medium-size businesses.

Tips Every Foreperson Should Know Before Hiring an Excavation Contractor

by Faith Munsell | Dec 13, 2021
Equipment | Project Delivery | Recruitment | Retention

Before hiring an excavation contractor, here’s what every foreperson should know.

Increase in Offshore Wind Projects Will Benefit the Construction Industry

by Kleopatra Kyrimi | Dec 13, 2021
Business Development | Infrastructure | Markets

As North America looks to catch up to Europe and Asia and reduce its carbon footprint by investing in new energy sources, cranes specifically designed for lifting and installing massive turbines will be in demand.

Building for Longevity: How to Keep an Aging Workforce Safe

by Lisa Orr, Laura Oslund | Dec 8, 2021
Business | Business Development | Retention | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness | Workforce

Seasoned workers tend to have fewer injuries, but when they do, injuries are often more severe. Keep aging workers safe by understanding age-related challenges and implementing solutions.

Optimize Workflows to Reduce Inefficiencies and Improve Business Operations

by Tarry Schabel | Dec 8, 2021
Business | Business Development | Productivity | Project Management

In construction, there are typically a lot of inefficiencies, redundancies and opportunities to improve the quality of work. All of these can lead to completing work in a timelier manner, using fewer resources and resulting in happier customers—and ultimately more profit.

2022 Outlook for Commercial Construction and Masonry

by Christy Crook | Dec 8, 2021
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

The commercial masonry industry can expect a modest 0.2% growth rate in 2021. The market size of the masonry industry grew slower than the overall construction sector, but still outpaces the overall economy.

Four Steps Specialty Contractors Can Take to Replicate Successful Projects Through Data

by Taylor Dean | Dec 8, 2021
Data Analytics | Productivity | Technology

How can specialty contractors collect, analyze and ultimately use data to stay on budget, on schedule and continuously deliver successful projects? By following four easy steps to success.
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