Tag: Construction
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Has Productivity Stalled In The Construction Trades?
Those of us in the construction industry, whether we want to admit it or not, are faced with an unpleasant truth: we haven’t increased our productivity in more than 50 years. According to a research brief published by the Becker-Friedman Institute for Economics at the University of Chicago earlier this year (The Strange and Awful…
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Tier 1s project urges construction to treat mental health like H&S
The Tier 1 H&S Leadership Group, which includes over a dozen directors from contractors such as Sir Robert McAlpine, Mace and Balfour Beatty, wants the industry to treat mental health with the same seriousness as physical health and safety through the introduction of proactive measures based on academic research. View the original article and our…
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Top must-sees at UK Construction Week London
The ever-growing construction show will also see the launch of HVAC+R in partnership with Datateam Business Media, dedicated to the heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration industries. The London show will provide a fantastic platform for HVAC+R businesses to reach housebuilders, developers, contractors, housing associations and local authorities. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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5 ways Trump could impact infrastructure construction in 2025
Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. A slew of changes are coming under the Trump administration for infrastructure builders working in the U.S. Despite anxiety around his tariff and mass deportation promises, the construction industry is optimistic about the return of a fellow…
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Construction leaders eye estate planning as tax changes loom
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Anita Mahamed is a CPA, CFP and a partner at Milwaukee-based Wipfli, an accounting and consulting firm that works with construction companies. She leads Wipfli’s construction and real estate practice in southern Wisconsin. Opinions are the author’s…
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Multifamily starts fall dramatically | Construction Dive
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Starts for buildings with five or more units fell dramatically in November, dropping 28.8% year over year and 24.1% month over month to a seasonally adjusted rate of 264,000, according to a monthly report from…
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AI AEC Show: Chat Your Way to Construction Success with Buildots’ Dot
What if you could have a conversation with your construction management tool? In this episode of the AI AEC Show, we dive into how Buildots’ innovative AI assistant, Dot, is making that a reality. Aarni Heiskanen interviews Amir Berman, the Director of Product Management at Buildots. They discuss the game-changing impact of AI on construction management and the…
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Miller Architects & Builders Complete Construction on Haben Funeral Home Addition
Skokie, IL — Miller Architects & Builders is proud to partner with Haben Funeral Home on the expansion of their existing building, which includes pet bereavement services and added space for funeral staff. With the existing building being an iconic centerpiece in the village of Skokie, Miller Architects & Builders ensured the new addition complements…
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Chat Your Way to Construction Success with Buildots’ Dot
What if you could have a conversation with your construction management tool? In this episode of the AI AEC Show, we dive into how Buildots’ innovative AI assistant, Dot, is making that a reality. Aarni Heiskanen interviews Amir Berman, the Director of Product Management at Buildots. They discuss the game-changing impact of AI on construction management and the…
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A Platform Approach to the Productivity Challenge in Construction
In this episode of the AEC Business Podcast, I welcome Robert Salaj, Customer Advisory Team Director at Quickbase, to discuss the transformative impact of digital construction. We discuss these topics: Robert’s extensive 20+ year career in lean Six Sigma process improvement, his decade-long experience in the construction industry, and his current role at Quickbase The…