Tag: Contractors
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ACPA Announces Safety Training for Concrete Contractors at WOC
The American Concrete Pumping Association (ACPA) announced the launch of the Coworker Safety Training program this week at World of Concrete. According to the ACPA: Designed for contractors who work with and around concrete pumps, the program aims to bolster safety and education for more than 56,000 concrete contractors across the U.S. The Coworker Safety…
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NAO: ‘Few credible contractors’ for public buildings maintenance
Property professionals have told the National Audit Office that there are “few credible contractors” for some types of government building maintenance. A shortage of contractors is one of the concerns the NAO highlights in a new report on the government’s £49bn maintenance backlog across the public estate. The public spending watchdog is calling on the…
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American Express is connecting contractors to Billd’s extended payment terms for materials purchases
The business world has undergone a rapid digital transformation in recent years and industries with complex, traditionally analog operational processes – like the construction industry – stand to benefit. Construction businesses have a lot to juggle, including unpredictable pay cycles, which can be exacerbated by complicated on-the-ground operations and incongruent payment terms. Manual payment processes…
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Peabody General Contractors and Horsepower Site Services Rebrand as HEI Civil
HEI Civil, a leading heavy civil construction company, is pleased to announce the official rebranding of Peabody General Contractors and Horsepower Site Services to HEI Civil. Peabody General Contractors was acquired by HEI Civil in 2018, and Horsepower Site Services joined the company in 2019. This rebranding solidifies HEI Civil’s position as a national leader…
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An Outlook on 2025 – Is 2025 Looking Good For Concrete Contractors?
Full disclosure here, Concrete Contractor is not the only magazine I (attempt to) manage. As also editor of Rental I get a chance to connect with a very different angle of the construction industry. Rental’s readers are the equipment and general tool rental stores you frequent whenever you need that specialized equipment needed to solve that one special problem that one…
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Disaster recovery contractors poised to take on LA wildfire damage
Dive Brief: The most recent Southern California wildfires, which have killed at least 25 people and displaced tens of thousands, will increase demand for contractors specializing in disaster recovery and electrical grid restoration in the area, such as AECOM, Jacobs and Quanta Services, according to a report shared with Construction Dive from Baird, a Milwaukee-based…
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RIBA calls for principal contractors licencing scheme
“As the professional body for architects, we have taken significant steps since June 2017 to enhance training and education, including but not limited to our mandatory Health and Safety test and our Principal Designer Register. As recommended, we are reviewing these measures, ensuring our members maintain the highest standards of professional competence. View the original…
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Peabody General Contractors and Horsepower Site Services Rebrand as HEI Civil
HEI Civil, a heavy civil construction company, announced the official rebranding of Peabody General Contractors and Horsepower Site Services to HEI Civil. Peabody General Contractors was acquired by HEI Civil in 2018, and Horsepower Site Services joined the company in 2019. “This rebranding marks a significant milestone in our journey to become the nation’s premier…
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Will contractors scramble for labor this year? It depends.
Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The construction industry experienced varying degrees of demand in 2024, with some sectors booming and others losing steam. As prolonged high interest rates slowed private building, federal funding from the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act continued to…
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AlignOps: Driving Results for Contractors
*This content is sponsored by AlignOps. In an industry where efficiency, safety, and cost control can make or break a project, AlignOps is stepping up as a game-changer for contractors, builders, and project managers. With recent product enhancements, this comprehensive operations management platform is transforming how construction companies approach job site workflows, asset management, safety,…