Tag: Construction
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Cummins Announces Leadership Changes | For Construction Pros
Cummins has announced two significant leadership changes at the company. Effective March 15, Bonnie Fetch, who is currently vice president and president – Distribution Business, has been named executive vice president and president – Operations. Shon Wright, who currently serves as vice president – Cummins Components and Software, has been appointed to vice president and president…
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Safety experts warn of lithium-ion batteries risks in construction
CROSS-UK advises managing these risks by implementing safety measures such as the use of a battery management system, installation of fire detection and suppression systems, safe storage and disposal practices, adequate ventilation, regular inspection and maintenance, and proper emergency procedures. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Emergency Response Plans: Is Your Construction Site Ready?
Construction sites are known as one of the highest risk work environments. With workers dealing with heavy machinery, hazardous materials, huge heights, and unpredictable weather conditions, it’s important to be prepared for an emergency. Whether your construction site is vulnerable to a fire, medical incident, chemical spill, or structural collapse, your swift response can mean…
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NAWIC President Kelly Aust on the impact of women in construction week
Kelly Aust, a seasoned project manager for Skanska and current president of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), knows the challenges women face in the construction industry. Fresh off managing a $65 million project at Portland State University, Aust is preparing for NAWIC’s upcoming Women in Construction (WIC) Week, a national series of…
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Revolutionizing construction: AI’s role in reducing project delays
In the construction industry, unforeseen issues in the original contract or drawing set are almost inevitable. Design addenda and RFIs are common, with over 87% of construction projects experiencing changes that lead to delays or cost overruns. These delays can significantly impact project budgets, leading to costly contractual disputes, strained stakeholder relationships, and potential loss of…
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February 2025 PVM Editorial | For Construction Pros
About 12 years ago I went through a divorce, which was, as you can imagine, a really painful experience. In the aftermath, I started seeing a psychologist in order to help me through things, and to stabilize my mental health. During one particular sessions I explained to my doctor how it felt worse when I…
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Safety Tips for Construction at a Children’s Playground
Every city has a few playgrounds where young ones can have fun and interact with each other. The city often designs these playgrounds, but typically awards them to independent contractors. If you are fortunate enough to secure the bid for such a contract, you must proceed cautiously when designing the playground. Check out some essential…
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Tariff fears tied to biggest construction cost jump in 2 years
Dive Brief: Construction input prices jumped 1.4% in January, marking the largest monthly increase in two years, according to an analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors. Energy costs drove much of that increase, with crude petroleum, natural gas and unprocessed energy all rising. However, the price jump also stems from a rush to purchase materials…
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Arizona construction leader: ‘Say yes often’
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. This article is one in a series of conversations with women leaders in the construction industry. Click here for past discussions. When Kim Davids was in eighth grade, her geometry teacher assigned a project that involved recreating her home…
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Construction backlog posts gains to kick off the year
Dive Brief: Construction backlog increased to 8.4 months in January, reversing December’s slight decline, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors survey conducted from Jan. 21 to Feb. 3. The metric tracks the volume of work in builders’ pipelines. The Western region posted the largest backlog growth, both on a monthly and year-over-year basis, while…