Tag: Construction
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Ex-offenders programme offers pathway into construction
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The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has published an independent evaluation of the social value delivered through the Mind the Gap programme. The programme was designed to open new pathways into construction for ex-offenders, helping to address the sector’s skills shortage while supporting social mobility. The original project launched in 2017 and was led by…
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Why Contractor Qualification Is Now a Cornerstone of Construction Risk Management in 2025
As the construction industry enters the second half of 2025, one trend is becoming increasingly clear: contractor qualification is becoming a central pillar of how project owners manage risk, verify readiness and meet rising insurance expectations. With contractors making up a growing share of the active workforce on commercial and industrial job sites, clients must…
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Rethinking construction fleets: Unlock savings with flexible mobility solutions
It’s no secret that owning and managing vehicles keeps getting more expensive for construction businesses. What’s harder to uncover is total cost of ownership (TCO), and ways to lower that amount, especially with cost pressures coming from all directions. Rising costs have a cumulative effect An obvious source of financial strain is purchasing vehicles. Unfortunately,…
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Best 40 Construction Technology Podcasts
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From the Editor: 4 Things I’ve Learned About Construction (So Far)
When I first stepped into the role of Managing Editor here at ForConstructionPros.com, I thought I had a pretty solid understanding of construction. With a professional background in marketing for HVAC systems, insulation, asphalt roofing, decking materials and more, I wasn’t a total newbie to the building world. But I’ve quickly realized: working in construction…
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Recycled Construction Materials Market to Hit $134.7B
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Market Summary: According to our latest Researchintelo, the global market size for recycled construction materials reached USD 74.3 billion in 2024, highlighting its robust position within the sustainable building sector. The market is currently experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%, driven by increasing environmental regulations, urbanization, and the demand for cost-effective construction…
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How AI-Powered Time Tracking Is Revolutionizing Construction Labor Management
Construction has entered a new era of labor intelligence, where timekeeping isn’t just about tracking hours but about gaining strategic insights into workforce performance. The hard truth is simple: if you can’t measure your labor accurately, you can’t manage your business. And right now, most construction companies are flying blind. Labor accounts for 30% or…
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Construction economists say they trust revised jobs data
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. President Donald Trump’s recent firing of a Bureau of Labor Statistics commissioner over July’s federal jobs report cast nationwide attention on the practice of monthly revisions to the data. Trump took issue with the Aug. 1 report’s…
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Circular construction: putting theory into practice
Adopting circular economy principles means changing mindsets and ways of working, but it needn’t be difficult, writes Mott MacDonald’s Tom McDonald. Using concepts, such as designing for disassembly and modular construction, offer opportunities for innovation in the construction sector and encourage designers to think differently about their work, leading to more sustainable and efficient building…
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What Makes a Construction Area Accident-Prone
Construction work is dangerous, and the hazards that come with it are not limited to just one task or role. They’re layered, unpredictable, and in many cases, avoidable if things are done right. Augusta is a city that’s constantly developing with new homes, commercial spaces, and roadworks. All that growth means a lot of active…