Tag: Construction
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Construction must embrace digital if it wants to overcome stagflation
While all construction firms will see the same change, they will affect packages or elements differently, depending on the labour intensity of the work involved. For instance, internal walls and demolition are more labour-intensive than vertical transportation and façades, which incorporate a significant material component. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Why we need to rethink RFPs in construction
Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Nancy Novak is Chief Innovation Officer at Dallas-based Compass Datacenters. Opinions are the author’s own. Anyone who’s been in construction for any amount of time knows nothing happens in our business without an RFP. They are indispensable…
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Tips to maximize a construction internship: McCarthy lead
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. This summer, McCarthy Building Cos. welcomed 291 interns from 99 colleges and universities to over 100 nationwide projects. That’s a promising sign of the growth of construction leadership, said Kim Trotter, early career program manager at St.…
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June 2025 Construction Unemployment Rate Holds Steady Nationwide, Varies by State
The national not seasonally adjusted (NSA) construction unemployment rate for June 2025 was 3.4%, according to an analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). This marks a slight 0.1 percentage point increase from June 2024. The state-by-state analysis found that: 18 states reported lower construction unemployment rates…
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GeoAI: A game changer for smarter construction
From the earliest stages of planning to the long-term management of infrastructure and built assets, the architecture, engineering, and construction industry is beginning to see the impact of GIS + AI. This powerful combination of spatial intelligence and artificial intelligence is changing how projects are understood and delivered. By combining the where of GIS with…
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Back to School – 2025 Construction Refresher on OSHA Updates, PPE and Lessons Learned
Fall isn’t just for kids heading back to class — it is also a perfect time for crews to sharpen their safety skills. Think of it as a seasonal refresher course for the jobsite: the latest OSHA updates, a PPE tune-up and lessons learned from real-world incidents. Syllabus Day: What’s New from OSHA OSHA has…
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Wipfli Report Shows Construction Industry Still in Early Stages of Digital Transformation
A new report from advisory and accounting firm Wipfli highlights the construction industry’s continued push toward digital transformation — despite facing significant hurdles in tech adoption and integration. Based on a survey of 308 construction executives, the 2025 State of Technology in Construction Report reveals a growing appetite for innovation, especially in areas like AI…
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Prisoners primed for construction careers
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A new training programme is helping to prepare prisoners for careers in the construction industry. Plias Resettlement is offering industry-approved health and safety training, funded by Ealing Council, for people currently serving a sentence at HMP Wormwood Scrubs. As part of the programme, Plias provides candidates with help to prepare for the Construction Skills Certification…
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Five ways to help veterans transition to construction careers
At Sir Robert McAlpine, we have an Armed Forces Community, sponsored by our chief executive. It meets quarterly to help ensure not only that new veteran hires land in the right environment for them, but that they also have a community that has been through the same experiences as them, available to support each other…
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5 Signs Your Construction Injury Was Misdiagnosed
Construction sites are unpredictable. Even when you’re careful, wear complete personal protective equipment for fall protection, or have undergone safety training, one wrong move, faulty equipment, or a split-second mistake when using heavy machinery can leave you injured. After something like that happens, your health depends on getting the right diagnosis fast. But what if…