Tag: Construction
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The path to advanced influencing for construction leaders
Successful leadership requires an understanding of the relationship between ‘Be’, ‘Do’ and ‘Have’. I have been in the construction industry for nearly 50 years, the past 25 as a leadership team coach. I am a student of leadership. I study leaders as they go about getting things done through their people and I read lots…
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Trade Over Tuition: Check Out 2025’s Top 5 Construction Careers with Growth Potential
As the price of a traditional four-year college degree continues to climb, more young Americans are questioning whether a diploma is worth the debt. New data shows that a growing number of students are trading college lecture halls for hands-on careers in construction — and the industry-in-need is ready to welcome them. Trade school enrollment…
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BuiltWorlds Unveils 2025 Construction Robotics Top 50 -copy
BuiltWorlds has just released its 2025 Robotics Top 50, an annual roundup of the most impactful robotics companies shaping the future of construction. The list, now in its sixth year, segments the field more precisely than ever, covering three key domains: Onsite Robotics, Offsite Robotics, and Automated Machinery & Related Solutions. The report reflects a…
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BuiltWorlds Unveils 2025 Construction Robotics Top 50
BuiltWorlds has just released its 2025 Robotics Top 50, an annual roundup of the most impactful robotics companies shaping the future of construction. The list, now in its sixth year, segments the field more precisely than ever, covering three key domains: Onsite Robotics, Offsite Robotics, and Automated Machinery & Related Solutions. The report reflects a…
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Large Tree Removal: What It Means for Construction Sites
When preparing a construction site, one of the most significant early considerations is how to manage existing mature trees. While these trees can add character and environmental value to a property, they can also pose challenges when building new structures. Whether it’s a residential development, commercial complex, or infrastructure project, large tree removal often becomes…
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Construction Ready Program at Aerotropolis Prepares Students for Skilled Trades Careers
A new cohort of 20 local students is getting hands-on experience in the skilled trades this summer thanks to a fully funded, 20-day job training program hosted at the Aerotropolis in East Point, Georgia. In partnership with the nonprofit Construction Ready, the program is helping prepare participants for in-demand careers in construction and the trades—many…
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Construction costs rise as tariff clock ticks
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Construction input prices ticked up 0.2% in June, driven by increases in key materials such as copper and fabricated structural metal products, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor…
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Kier promotes CIOB member to construction leadership team
Rebecca Boundy MCIOB has joined Kier’s construction business leadership team after being promoted to managing director for clients and markets. Boundy has worked for more than a decade at Kier, starting as a senior bid manager and progressing to senior roles, including head of bid management and public sector director. While at the strategic projects…
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Why Construction Site Theft Is Rising in 2025 — and How Proactive Security Can Stop It
The first half of 2025 has been plagued by economic uncertainty – and that includes the construction industry. Construction spending has taken a dip of about 3.5% year-over-year. On top of that, tariffs on Canadian lumber, which comprises 85% of U.S. lumber imports, are at 14.5% and expected to increase to 34.5%. According to Oxford…
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Where Home Staging Fits in the Construction Process
Home staging transforms completed builds into irresistible homes. It connects buyers emotionally, increases perceived value, and shortens market time. So, learn why this crucial step shouldn’t be an afterthought in residential construction planning! Understanding Home Staging in the Build Cycle Home staging plays a critical role in turning new builds into buy-ready homes. Developers focus…