Tag: Construction
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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…
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Construction fintech backs ISG subcontractors for class action
Iain McIlwee, CEO of the Finishes and Interiors Sector, said: “For too long, subcontractors have been picking up the tab for the failings of others. We had Carillion and nothing happened. The numbers associated with ISG are again eye-watering, but between these two, there have been numerous failings that have felt like death by a…
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The 8 mistakes I see most in construction contracts
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. James Gallagher is principal of Resolution Management Consultants in Marlton, New Jersey. Opinions are the author’s own. Construction disputes continue to rise in 2025. Yet the complications that trigger those disputes usually boil down to payment, changes,…
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Private construction steadies, but public abandonments jump
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Construction stress improved in August after a sharp spike earlier this year, but there’s been some erosion in public projects, according to the latest data from Cincinnati-based ConstructConnect. The Project Stress Index, a measure of construction projects…
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Construction Worker Quit Rate Hits Nine-Year Low
The construction industry had 306,000 job openings at the end of July, an increase of 64,000 from the previous month and 77,000 year over year, according to an analysis of federal data by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). The job opening rate also rose to its highest level in over a year. However, ABC Chief…
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The Importance of CCTV Systems for Construction Site Security – CCR-Mag.com
Construction sites are dynamic environments where valuable materials, heavy machinery and critical infrastructure are often exposed to various risks, including theft, vandalism and unauthorized access. Ensuring the safety and security of these sites is a top priority for project managers and stakeholders. One of the most effective tools for achieving this is the implementation of construction…