Tag: Construction
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AGC recognizes outstanding student construction chapters
California State University-Chico, University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Oklahoma State University and Kansas State University were named the nation’s most outstanding student construction chapters of 2024 by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). The student chapters were each honored for one of four categories: Impact Award, Resilient/Emerging Student Chapter, Community Service and Construction…
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Construction Leaders See Growth in Infrastructure — but Tech Gaps and Rework Threaten Progress
As demand for construction surges globally, new research reveals that the industry is struggling to keep pace with its own ambitions. A report released by Revizto, a provider of integrated collaboration tools for architecture, engineering, construction, and operations (AECO), outlines a widening gap between rising project complexity and the industry’s ability to deliver efficiently. According…
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Top states for commercial construction spending
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Texas leads the nation in commercial construction spending at nearly $90 billion annually, more than double any other state, while Arizona ranks No. 1 in per-capita spending, according to a report from Twisted Nail, a…
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Modern slavery initiative to highlight survivor experiences
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“Through the Supply Chain Sustainability School, we support thousands of professionals across the built environment and infrastructure sectors to better understand and manage modern slavery risks,” said EJ Allen, lead consultant for modern slavery and human rights at Action Sustainability. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Guaranteed cost vs. loss-sensitive plans: How the experience modifier impacts construction insurance cost
On a construction project, insurance costs, especially workers’ compensation, have a significant impact on the contractor’s profitability and its ability to price bids competitively. One of the most powerful drivers of those costs is the Experience Modifier, or Ex Mod for short (or EMR-Experience Modification Rating). Contractors need to understand how the Ex Mod functions…
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Safety leaders call for broader access to life-saving medication as construction faces opioid poisoning crisis
Construction workers already had the highest on-the-job death toll of any industry and are now more likely to die of a drug overdose than workers in any other occupation. This new reality, primarily driven by synthetic opioids like fentanyl, means that in addition to focusing on typical occupational risks like falls, heavy machinery and electrical…
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How construction is incorporating ESG into contracts
Ahead of World Environment Day on 5 June, Amy Hodge and Ciara Fieldsend explore how ESG clauses are becoming more common in construction contracts, and share some examples of their use. (Image: Dzmitry Auramchik via Dreamstime.com/AI-generated) Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations are increasingly important in the construction industry. As laws and client expectations evolve,…
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Navigating Construction Staffing Challenges This Summer
Staffing construction projects can be challenging year-round, but summer poses additional difficulties. The heat isn’t the only factor that complicates staying on schedule and within budget — longer workdays and increased competition for labor can also be concerning. However, with adequate preparation and enhanced flexibility, you can establish a construction workforce that remains effective throughout…
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Custom Motion Solutions for Smarter Commercial Construction
Commercial construction has seen big changes in recent years. Buildings are getting smarter. Construction teams are using better tools. And behind many of these upgrades is one key factor: motion technology. It helps move, lift, adjust, and automate, making projects faster, safer, and more efficient. For companies working on large-scale builds like warehouses, office towers,…
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Zurich Vet Named Head of Construction Professional Liability
Marty Andrejko, a veteran of Zurich North America, returns as Head of Construction Professional Liability, effective May 27. Andrejko will report to Head of Construction Tobias “Toby” Cushing at Zurich, a leading provider of insurance and risk management solutions to general contractors, trade contractors and other businesses involved in commercial construction, as well as businesses…