Tag: Construction
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How to Attract the Right Construction Candidates
The labor shortage is still causing difficulty in the construction industry. With plenty of unemployed people, it is important to focus on the best ways to recruit good people. An expert in the industry who spoke at CONEXPO in 2023, Dr. Kokkelenberg, has some tips on hiring and retaining good workers. According to the press…
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Construction of Healthcare Facilities Expected to Surge in 2025 and 2026
As the demand for modernized and expanded infrastructure surges, one sector stands out with unprecedented momentum: healthcare facilities. Healthcare facilities are critical components of the nation’s infrastructure and from what can be seen in planning documents, it appears that almost every state and/or region in America is evaluating some type of healthcare-related upgrade. The obvious…
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5 Ways Shipping Containers Are Used at Construction Jobsites
If you’ve ever worked on a construction site, you know how chaotic things can get. Tools go missing, materials get damaged, and you always seem to need more space than you have. It’s a lot to manage, and it can feel like there’s never an easy solution. But what if there was a simple way…
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Build Your Dream Home on a Budget with VA Construction Loans
Building your dream home is one of the most rewarding experiences, but it often comes with financial challenges. For veterans, active-duty service members, and qualifying family members, VA construction loans offer a unique opportunity to design and build a custom home that aligns with personal tastes and lifestyle needs. These loans, provided by VA-approved lenders,…
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9 largest commercial construction starts of December 2024
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Total construction starts slipped 2% in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.2 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Residential groundbreakings rose 4%, buoyed by multifamily projects, while nonresidential starts ticked up 2%, driven by…
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Qualis Flow report uncovers data gaps costing construction billions—and how to fix them
As the construction industry increasingly prioritizes the intersection of sustainability and profitability, Qualis Flow has unveiled its highly anticipated report on the state of data quality in the sector. In today’s digital age, data has become the lifeblood of industries worldwide and construction is no exception. While the industry has made progress in adopting digital…
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New Financing Model Benefits for Construction Companies
The construction market is experiencing an oversupply of equipment as dealers who previously purchased large quantities now hold excess inventory, creating a prime opportunity for buyers to acquire new machinery for their businesses. Additionally, the construction equipment market is grappling with a complex mix of economic pressure, supply chain challenges, regulatory changes, and shifting market…
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The Construction Site Accidents with the Potential to Take a Person’s Life
Construction sites are dangerous places with heavy machinery, towering structures, and unpredictable conditions. And, there are plenty of construction sites in NYC. While modern safety regulations aim to minimize these risks, accidents still tragically occur, leaving victims with fatal injuries. The average construction accident victim in NYC has to deal with a range of physical,…
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Construction staffing firm settles discrimination suit for $300K
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: A staffing firm that allegedly didn’t hire women for construction jobs, Black workers in certain areas or individuals over 40 has agreed to pay $300,000 to settle a discrimination lawsuit with the Equal Employment Opportunity…
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Georgia Rivian plant to resume construction
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Department of Energy announced last week that it has closed a $6.57 billion loan to electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian for an electric vehicle plant that previously had been put on pause. The loan will…