Tag: Construction
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Survey Finds Foot Pain Common Among Workers, Especially in Construction
Foot pain is a widespread issue in the workplace, with 44% of Americans reporting ongoing, chronic discomfort, according to a national survey of 1,000 adults. The findings highlight how long hours on the job, particularly in labor-intensive or standing-focused industries, can take a toll on workers. The careers most commonly associated with foot pain include:…
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JTM Construction Delivers Expanded Production Campus for Netflix Albuquerque
JTM Construction Group Inc. (JTM CGI), an affiliate of JT Magen, has completed a major expansion of the Netflix Studios Albuquerque campus, delivering a next-generation production facility designed to elevate creative output and support Netflix’s long-term sustainability goals. Serving as construction manager, JTM CGI oversaw the project from demolition and grading through to core and…
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Revolution Wind to resume construction after judge grants injunction
Dive Brief: Construction work will resume “as soon as possible” on the 700-MW Revolution Wind project offshore Rhode Island, joint owner Ørsted said Monday after a judge granted the project a preliminary injunction against the Trump administration’s August stop work order. “Revolution Wind has demonstrated likelihood of success on the merits of its underlying claims,”…
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In pictures | Schoolchildren explore construction careers
More than 1,500 schoolchildren aged between 10 and 18 are receiving a hands-on introduction to trades such as carpentry, bricklaying and welding using virtual reality simulators. Construction & Engineering Week (23 to 25 September) aims to inspire the next generation of industry professional by delivering immersive and practical sessions. More than 50 companies from across…
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T&T Construction Group Wins Four Project & Safety Awards
T&T Construction Management Group, Inc., a woman-owned premier concrete specialty contractor, is proud to announce that the company has won four awards – the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Central Florida 2025 Excellence in Construction Award of Merit for the Highlands Elementary School Project in the Concrete-Institutional Category for projects ranging from $5 million to…
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ABC: Construction Industry Sheds 7,000 Jobs in August
The construction industry lost 7,000 jobs in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Industry employment has grown by 58,000 jobs over the past year, a 0.7% increase. Nonresidential construction employment fell by 1,200 positions, with losses in building (–3,300) and specialty trades (–200). Heavy and…
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The 9 largest commercial construction starts of August 2025
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A rush of projects broke ground in August, but momentum has yet to find consistency. Total construction starts rebounded 1.7% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.23 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. The…
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How to boost your chances at the Digital Construction Awards
Follow our advice and you’ll have a better chance of competing for one of the trophies at the Digital Construction Awards 2026. To improve your chances of competing successfully at the Digital Construction Awards 2026, here are 10 tips: 1. Study the criteria closely. You cannot resubmit an entry from the 2025 event. Your entry must focus…
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Why the 5,000+ line item construction schedule is canceled
Open any big project schedule and you’ll see it: thousands of line items. It looks precise, but it rarely matches what crews actually do on site. That disconnect fuels rework and delays. According to a recent survey by Outbuild, 96% of contractors say disconnected scheduling is a root cause of many issues. The fix isn’t…
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Stop chasing, start leading: How AI is redefining construction finance
For any contractor, the day often starts before the sun is up. By the time you’ve had your first coffee, you’re already juggling reports of fluctuating material costs, potential change orders, and the constant pressure of making payroll and tracking job costs. You glance at your dashboard, trying to get a clear picture of your…