Category: Business Services
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The Home Depot Launches Digital Project Planning Tool for Construction Pros
The Home Depot has introduced a new Project Planning tool, a digital platform designed to help professional contractors, remodelers and tradespeople manage projects from start to finish in one place. The tool combines Home Depot’s full product assortment — including store inventory, fulfillment center items, appliances and specialty products — into a single digital workspace.…
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NAWIC Names Tower Crane Operator 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has named Sammy Cossairt, a tower crane operator for Maxim Crane Works in Nashville, Tennessee, as its 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional skill in construction trades, leadership and commitment to advancing women in the industry. Cossairt brings nearly a decade of experience operating…
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NAWIC Names Tower Crane Operator 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has named Sammy Cossairt, a tower crane operator for Maxim Crane Works in Nashville, Tennessee, as its 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional skill in construction trades, leadership and commitment to advancing women in the industry. Cossairt brings nearly a decade of experience operating…
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Propel People Integrates with iHire to Streamline Construction Hiring
Propel People, an AI-driven recruiting platform for construction, has partnered with iHire, an employment network connecting 15 million candidates across 57 industry communities, including construction. The integration allows construction companies to post jobs directly from Propel People to iHireConstruction, using AI-powered resume scoring and streamlined applicant tracking. The partnership addresses the industry’s skilled labor shortage…
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Propel People Integrates with iHire to Streamline Construction Hiring
Propel People, an AI-driven recruiting platform for construction, has partnered with iHire, an employment network connecting 15 million candidates across 57 industry communities, including construction. The integration allows construction companies to post jobs directly from Propel People to iHireConstruction, using AI-powered resume scoring and streamlined applicant tracking. The partnership addresses the industry’s skilled labor shortage…
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AED Women in Equipment Conference Draws Record Attendance in Chicago
Associated Equipment Distributors’ (AED) 2025 Women in Equipment Conference set a new record this year, drawing 131 attendees Sept. 17–19 in Chicago. The annual event brought together professionals from dealerships, manufacturers and service providers to discuss leadership, workplace challenges and the role of allies in advancing women in the equipment industry. Keynote speakers included research…
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ABC Opposes New House Bill on Labor Contracts
Associated Builders and Contractors is pushing back against new legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Pete Stauber, R-Minn., has introduced the Faster Labor Contracts Act, which would mandate binding arbitration if employers and unions fail to reach a contract agreement within 120 days. ABC President and CEO Michael Bellaman said the measure…
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How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Boosts Construction Equipment Investment and Tax Relief
According to the Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation, 42% of businesses plan to increase their equipment and software investments this year, with 32% citing increasing labor costs and labor shortages as the primary reason. For construction companies navigating these pressures, the Trump Administration’s “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” (P.L. 119-21) (“OBBBA”) can bring significant tax…
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Revizto: Top 5 Challenges Slowing Global Infrastructure Projects
Global infrastructure projects continue to face major setbacks, with political instability, fragile supply chains, and outdated delivery models among the leading obstacles, according to new research involving leaders from projects such as Heathrow, JFK and Network Rail. The World Bank estimates nine in 10 projects face delays or cost overruns, while McKinsey calculates inefficiencies at…
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Why Training and Maintenance Are Critical for Roadside Crash Cushions and Safety Systems
In highway work zones and along high-speed corridors, impact attenuators and crash cushions often serve as the last line of defense between a vehicle and catastrophe. These safety systems are engineered to absorb impact, redirect vehicles that veer off course, and protect both motorists and workers. Even the most rigorously tested device can fail if…