Tag: Construction
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Chris Hawn Named VP of Retail Construction at S. M. Wilson
Chris Hawn has joined S. M. Wilson & Co. as Vice President of Retail Construction. Hawn is responsible for leading the strategic national expansion of the firm’s retail division. He will focus on developing multi-site programs and building long-term partnerships with retailers across the country, spanning ground-up construction, closed-store and open-store remodels, tenant build-outs and…
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U.S. Construction Backlog Slips in October as Contractor Outlook Weakens
Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.4 months in October, based on a member survey. The figure is down slightly from September and the same as that in October 2024. Backlog held steady or increased across the three major industries tracked in the survey. However, contractors that do not…
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Veterans Strengthen the Construction Industry Amid Skilled Worker Shortages
In a world built on progress, few industries rise and fall with changing times as much as the construction industry. This field never stands still, as skilled workers shape skylines and neighborhoods, laying the backbone of our cities. As demand grows and skilled hands become harder to find, the answer stands in plain sight: veterans.…
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Samsara Safety Report Shows AI Reduces Construction Fleet Crashes
Samsara has released its Safety Report: Benchmarking the Future of Safety, a global analysis of 2,600 fleets based on anonymized data from approximately 20 trillion data points and billions of miles driven during the first 30 months of platform use. The report highlights that construction fleets face unique risks, with harsh events up 31% and…
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Scotland celebrates the best of construction sector at awards event
Talented professionals from across Scotland’s construction industry were recognised and celebrated at the annual Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Awards, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in central Glasgow last month. Scores of industry professionals gathered for the glittering ceremony, which honoured individuals and teams making outstanding contributions to Scotland’s built environment. Among the evening’s…
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Scotland celebrates the best of construction sector at awards event
Talented professionals from across Scotland’s construction industry were recognised and celebrated at the annual Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) Awards, held at the DoubleTree by Hilton in central Glasgow last month. Scores of industry professionals gathered for the glittering ceremony, which honoured individuals and teams making outstanding contributions to Scotland’s built environment. Among the evening’s…
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ABC: Pre-Shutdown Nonresidential Construction Spending Slips in August
National nonresidential construction spending edged down 0.2% in August, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of new U.S. Census Bureau data. On a seasonally adjusted annual rate, spending reached $1.24 trillion. Ten of the 16 nonresidential subcategories posted monthly declines. Private nonresidential spending fell 0.3%, while public-sector spending dipped 0.1%. Industry economist Anirban…
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TEEL Construction Expands with Frederick, MD Office
TEEL Construction, Inc., a Fairfax, VA-based general contracting firm specializing in commercial construction across the East Coast, is proud to announce the opening of its new office in Frederick, Maryland. This satellite location complements TEEL’s Fairfax headquarters and supports the company’s continued growth throughout Maryland and surrounding markets. “Our Frederick office strengthens our ability to…
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Choosing the Right Digital Form Builder for Construction Teams
In the modern construction environment, moving away from paper forms and toward digital data capture is essential. However, with numerous form builder software solutions available, construction professionals require a strategic approach to evaluate which tools will effectively meet the demands of the jobsite. This article outlines key criteria that contractors and field operators should use…
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Autumn budget: ‘bolder measures’ needed on construction skills
The autumn budget has been met with both relief and concern across the construction industry. Although funding announced for SMEs training apprentices under 25 has been welcomed, many construction leaders worry that the chancellor’s measures do not go far enough to address urgent skills challenges. Below are reactions from some of the industry’s key stakeholders.…