Tag: Construction
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4 HR Mistakes Small Construction Firms Can Easily Avoid
Running a small construction business? You’ve already got enough on your plate—tight deadlines, change orders, weather delays, and that one guy who always forgets his hard hat. HR probably feels like something you’ll get to “later.” But here’s the problem: ignoring HR issues doesn’t make them go away. In fact, it’s usually how they start.…
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Summer camp to promote construction for girls
The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) in Ireland will be hosting a Built Environment Summer Camp for 12-14-year-old girls in June. The first of its kind in Ireland, the event will assist in raising awareness around careers in the construction and engineering sector, aiming to increase female participation in study and apprenticeships. Attendees will experience a…
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With DEI under fire, Construction Inclusion Week will focus on recruitment
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Through its first five months, 2025 has not been kind to diversity, equity and inclusion. On his first day in office, President Donald Trump issued an executive order targeting “wasteful government DEI programs” in which his administration…
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Manhattan Construction opens new Atlanta office
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Tulsa, Oklahoma-based Manhattan Construction opened a new Atlanta office, the builder announced on May 27. The new office, located at 2100 Powers Ferry Road SE, will focus on aviation, government, healthcare, laboratory and mission-critical projects, according to…
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Private construction pullback drags down overall spending
Dive Brief: Nonresidential construction spending dipped 0.1% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.248 trillion, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Census Bureau data released Monday. Spending fell in six of the 16 nonresidential subcategories, with private nonresidential construction down 0.5%, while public nonresidential construction rose 0.5%, according…
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How AI Surveillance Is Improving Construction Site Safety
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According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), one in five worker deaths in the U.S. occurs in the construction industry. In 2023 alone, construction sites reported over 174,000 injuries, many of which could have been prevented through enhanced monitoring and response systems. As site complexity increases and labor shortages persist, the need for…
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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