Category: Featured
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Employers say their employees are prepared for retirement, but workers aren’t so sure
Dive Brief: More than 3 in 4 employers said they believe their workers are prepared for retirement, yet less than half of workers think so, according to PNC Bank’s third annual Financial Wellness in the Workplace Report, released Aug. 27. Workers had varying levels of confidence in their ability to meet their retirement goals by…
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Amid immigration scrutiny, job openings leap
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The number of open construction jobs increased by 26% at the end of July when compared to the month before, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. On the last day of the month, 306,000…
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Most Cost-Effective Basement Construction Materials
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When planning a basement construction or renovation project, choosing the right materials can make the difference between a budget-busting endeavor and a smart investment that adds real value to your property. According to the National Association of Realtors, a finished basement can recoup 70-75% of its construction costs in added home value, making material selection…
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Rapid internet installation on site
“We’ve worked closely with contractors and developers to design a service that meets the realities of site-based work,” said Rob Lombardi, construction sector lead at Wifinity. “Our delivery and support models allow sites to mobilise quickly.” View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Skanska Report Highlights 2025 Construction Market Trends Amid Tariffs and Rising Material Costs
Skanska has released its Summer 2025 Construction Market Trends Report, offering analysis on the impacts of tariffs, supply chain conditions and material pricing on the U.S. construction industry. According to the report, total construction starts rose 16% in June to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.33 trillion, largely driven by manufacturing and data center…
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Why Structural Engineers Drive Commercial Success
In the landscape of commercial construction, where billion-dollar projects reshape skylines and define economic growth, one professional stands between architectural ambition and catastrophic failure: the structural engineer. While project managers coordinate timelines and architects design visual experiences, structural engineers perform the invisible work that determines whether a commercial building will stand for decades or collapse…
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Keeping Humans in the Loop: The Role of AI Workflow Consultants in Construction
For all the talk about how AI will automate construction projects, we should realize that there will be a need to keep humans in the loop for some time. Without human insight and experience during a build, a project is at a higher risk of accidents, errors and delays. The key to using AI on…
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LA Metro taps FlatironDragados for 2 preconstruction jobs
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Award: Two California infrastructure projectsValue: $17.5 million for preconstruction; total project costs estimated at $900 millionLocation: Los Angeles CountyClient: Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority Infrastructure builder FlatironDragados won two preconstruction contracts from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transit Authority, according…
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CIOB Aspire launched to champion early careers in construction
“We are delighted to be launching CIOB Aspire, which aims to do just that by providing information, resources and opportunities to support those looking to take their first steps into a career in construction and the built environment, whilst also supporting parents, teachers, careers advisers, employers and CIOB members too.” View the original article and…
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Interim chief construction adviser appointment ‘expected’ this month
However, Paul Morrell, who held this post from its creation until 2012, told CM last year that the position recommended by the Grenfell Inquiry is very different from the role he had and sounded “much more like [the role] carried out by the Building Regulations Advisory Committee”. View the original article and our Inspiration here