Category: Business
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Winning the Talent War: How Construction Firms Can Attract the Next Generation of Workers
The construction industry is at a tipping point. With seasoned workers aging out and too few young professionals stepping in, the labor shortage has gone from a looming issue to a full-blown crisis. According to the National Center for Construction Education and Research, 41% of the current construction workforce is expected to retire by 2031.…
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What Contractors Need to Know About Prompt Payment Statutes in Construction
Prompt payment statutes are laws enacted at the federal and state levels that set specific deadlines for payment and limit the amount of retention that can be withheld on construction projects. These statutes can apply to both public and private construction work, depending on the jurisdiction, and are designed to ensure that contractors, subcontractors and…
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Survey Says: Construction Is One of the Toughest Jobs in America—So Why Aren’t Workers Getting the Credit (or Safety) They Deserve?
A new survey commissioned by Bosch Power Tools and conducted by Talker Research has confirmed what many in the trades already know: construction work is tough. In fact, it ranked as the second toughest job in the country, right behind firefighting. But while the public seems to understand how demanding the work is, the survey…
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VEGA and Command Alkon Integrate to Offer More Material Supply Visibility
VEGA Americas, Inc. and Command Alkon have announced a new integration aimed at improving inventory visibility and material management in the heavy building materials industry. The collaboration brings VEGA’s in-plant measurement technologies into Command Alkon’s Connected Partner program, aligning both companies around shared goals of streamlining operations and enhancing decision-making. Through the partnership, VEGA’s sensor…
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VEGA and Command Alkon Integrate to Offer More Material Supply Visibility
VEGA Americas, Inc. and Command Alkon have announced a new integration aimed at improving inventory visibility and material management in the heavy building materials industry. The collaboration brings VEGA’s in-plant measurement technologies into Command Alkon’s Connected Partner program, aligning both companies around shared goals of streamlining operations and enhancing decision-making. Through the partnership, VEGA’s sensor…
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10 Essential Sealcoating Strategies | For Construction Pros
Sealcoating is a significant part of our industry, whether directly or indirectly. Most of us deal with it in some capacity — and for many, it’s a substantial part of their business. This prompted me to reflect on various strategies and lessons learned over the years to optimize sealcoating jobs. When considering this topic, I…
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Construction Job Openings Fall as Industry Faces Uncertainty, But Unemployment Stays Low in Most States
The U.S. construction industry saw a drop in job openings in March 2025, according to new data released by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and analyzed by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). At the same time, construction unemployment remained relatively low across most of the country, with only four states reporting rates above 10%. Job…
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PAVE/X Headed To The Big Easy for 2026!
After a tremendous year two event, PAVE/X has solidified its position as the top tradeshow for paving and pavement maintenance professionals – and we’re not done growing yet – not by a long shot. For its third year, PAVE/X: The Pavement Experience will be bringing their event to New Orleans February 9-12th 2026 at the…
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U.S. Infrastructure Is Stuck In The 20th Century
On March 10, 2025, the U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy rescinded certain memos issued by the Biden Administration which added guidelines to federal infrastructure project spending. These guidelines included special considerations for so-called “social justice” issues, environmental concerns, and equity-first design. It was another step in the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle the infrastructure…
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How Controlled Insurance Programs Help Large Construction Projects Avoid Failure
Large scale or “mega” construction projects routinely fail – and sometimes even small and mid-sized projects – costing project owners and governments billions of dollars and sometimes completing years after the expected completion date. In Toronto, the Eglinton Crosstown LRT is a particularly well known example, running at least five years behind schedule and costing millions more than initially…