Tag: Construction
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What to Expect After a Construction Site Injury
The construction industry in the US saw 1,075 fatal work injuries in 2023, accounting for 23.71% of all US worker fatalities, which makes it the most dangerous private sector industry. Falls, strikes, and electrical incidents are major causes of construction accidents. If you suffer an injury during the construction accident, what you do next matters.…
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Why veterans make good construction leaders
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Military veterans bring leadership and adaptability skills that make them strong candidates for a number of construction roles, panelists said during a Skanska and the Society of American Military Engineers event last week, moderated by Construction Dive…
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The 9 largest commercial construction starts of April 2025
Total construction starts tumbled 9% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.03 trillion, according to Dodge Construction Network. Nonresidential building starts, such as office, hotel and healthcare projects, dropped 3%, while residential activity fell 4%. Nonbuilding starts, such as highways, bridges and utility work, posted the steepest decline of the month at…
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Digital Construction Awards 2025: Digital Team of the Year
The Digital Construction Awards attracted over 170 entries this year, 85 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the finalists for the Digital Team of the Year award. This category recognises the team driving digital transformation and/or information management best practice within their business. In an ultra-competitive category, eight entries have made the shortlist.…
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Job spotlight: Natalie Webb, social value manager, Ashe Construction
When I got the job, friends and family asked what social value was. When I explained that it is about the company operating with purpose and having a positive effect on society, not just focusing on the bottom line, they all said: “That’s brilliant, I didn’t know it was a thing!” View the original article…
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‘We need to educate young people about construction careers’
Attracting new talent into the construction industry was top of mind during the delivery of Belfast Grand Central Station for Translink. If government is to realise its ambition to ‘get Britain building’ and deliver on its hugely ambitious infrastructure targets, it needs to do more to fix the education system and attract young people into…
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TRF Camp Build by Rosendin Inspires Construction Careers
The Rosendin Foundation, a dedicated 501(c)(3) non-profit committed to positively impacting communities and empowering individuals, brought TRF Camp Build, a free summer camp designed to ignite the joy of building in middle school students, to McKinney this summer. TRF Camp Build took place for the first time on May 17 at Modular Power Solutions, 400…
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Repairing Floor Joints | For Construction Pros
Jointed warehouse floors typically require repairs during their service life. Some floors require more repairs than others, depending on the design, construction, and exposure conditions, especially floors exposed to small-wheeled forklift traffic. Joint edges of both contraction and construction joints spall (break off) when either the joint filler is no longer protecting the edges from…
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Concrete Project Profile – SK Construction Places Green Concrete for Simpson University
The drive to reduce the carbon footprint of the cement production and concrete construction industries continues. According to the statistics and facts from Statista.com published on March 2025 these industries would be the world’s fourth-biggest emitter of greenhouse gases. Yet, works and efforts continue and every foot and every slab provides an opportunity for some sustainable…
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Best GPS Tracker for Construction Equipment: Boost Security & Efficiency
Securing construction equipment and boosting job site efficiency are critical for any project. A GPS tracker for construction equipment offers real-time monitoring and theft prevention, enhancing your operational workflow. This article delves into how GPS trackers can optimize your construction business. Key Takeaways GPS tracking enhances construction equipment security by preventing theft, ensuring accountability, and…