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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How Surety Bonding Capacity Fuels Contractor Growth Strategy

by Steven Raffuel, Amit Baria | Dec 7, 2021
Business | Business Development | Risk | Risk Management | Surety Bonding

Contractors should consider fundamental U.S. surety principles for managing portfolio construction risk while securing adequate bonding capacity.

Problem Projects: Getting Construction Back on Track

by René Morkos | Dec 7, 2021
Business | Business Development | Project Delivery | Project Management

Backed by comprehensive information on project cost and completion, contractors can predict and prioritize the challenges most likely to occur for specific project types, estimate financial impact and outline best practices for future projects.
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