Tag: Contractors
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Commercial Contractors See Steady Growth in 2025, but Labor and Cost Challenges Continue
Despite ongoing labor shortages and rising costs, commercial service contractors are entering the second half of 2025 with cautious optimism, according to a new industry report from ServiceTitan and Thrive Analytics. More than two-thirds of contractors surveyed reported stable or growing revenues through May, and 53% are optimistic about the market outlook for the rest…
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Storm-Ready Jobsites: A Hurricane Season Checklist for Contractors
Hurricane season (June – November) along the coast is unpredictable, but your response plan shouldn’t be. Whether you’re running paving crews, vertical builds, or earthwork projects, securing your site before a storm can protect your team, equipment and reputation. But you’re in luck – we’ve got the perfect storm-ready checklist to get you started. Pre-Season…
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Must-Have Industrial Tools for Commercial Contractors
When it comes to commercial construction, blueprints only tell part of the story. The real work happens on site, where efficiency, safety, and accuracy rely heavily on the tools your crew uses. In large-scale projects, where time is money and safety cannot be compromised, having access to the right industrial-grade tools is just as crucial…
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Tariffs keep contractors guessing on material costs
Listen to the article 7 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. In the first half of the year, one word continued to appear in headlines surrounding broad economic and political change: “uncertainty.” Construction Dive’s Uncertainty Series seeks to delve into various topics swirling in uncertainty to explore how…
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Why fall protection rentals are on the rise in construction — and what smart contractors are gaining from it
In today’s fast-moving construction environment, flexibility is king. Contractors are under pressure to keep crews safe, jobs on schedule, and budgets in check — all while navigating labor shortages, compressed timelines, and rising regulatory scrutiny. That’s why more and more construction businesses are turning to an increasingly popular solution for staying OSHA compliant without slowing…
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Concrete Contractor’s Role in the Circular Economy
As the concrete industry evolves under the dual pressures of climate responsibility and resource scarcity, a new paradigm has emerged — one that prioritizes sustainability not as an afterthought but as a fundamental framework. The circular economy, long championed in manufacturing and materials science, is now taking root in the concrete construction sector. And while…
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Prime Day Power Picks: Top Deals for Contractors (July 8–11)
Amazon Prime Days are coming in hot, running July 8-11, and it’s the perfect time to gear up without blowing the budget during peak season. While Prime Day is best known for TVs and tech gadgets, it’s also one of the best opportunities of the year to score deals on contractor-grade tools, gear, and jobsite…
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Prime Day Power Picks: Top Deals for Contractors (July 8–11)
Amazon Prime Days are coming in hot, running July 8-11, and it’s the perfect time to gear up without blowing the budget during peak season. While Prime Day is best known for TVs and tech gadgets, it’s also one of the best opportunities of the year to score deals on contractor-grade tools, gear, and jobsite…
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Hinkley contractors face prosecution over site supervisor death
The Office for Nuclear Regulation has notified NNB Generation Company (HPC) Ltd, Bouygues Travaux Publics SAS and Laing O’Rourke Delivery Ltd that they will be prosecuted for health and safety offences following a worker fatality at Hinkley Point C. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Amid the hype, contractors find practical safety uses for AI
Listen to the article 5 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Since artificial intelligence, especially generative AI, has become widely available, the tech has dominated headlines as businesses and workers alike seek answers and best practices. Construction companies have been bombarded with pitches from companies offering AI-supported products,…