Tag: Industry
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How to Avoid the 5 Main Potential Challenges for the Construction Industry in 2025
At the halfway point of 2024, U.S. construction spending was down roughly $1.7 billion from the previous year. While new construction projects are expected to grow by 8.5% in 2025, there are still several uncertainties for the upcoming year that could create challenges for businesses in the construction industry. Calum Mair, commercial director of North America…
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Allianz 2025 Top Risks for Construction Industry
Cyber incidents such as data breaches, ransomware attacks, and IT disruptions are the biggest business risks for companies globally in 2025, according to the Allianz Risk Barometer. Business interruption ranks as the second top concern for companies of all sizes followed by natural catastrophes. Now in its 14th year, the Risk Barometer is an annual…
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Influential Women Shaping the AEC Industry
As we approach Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (March 8), are you looking to profile women who are making waves in the industry? If so, I’ve compiled a list of notable female leaders including a range of architects, interior designers, construction leads, and business owners (some who wear multiple hats!) Abby Eckard, NCIDQ,…
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NCCCO and NSC Release New Online Safety Tool for the Crane Industry
The National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO) Foundation and the National Safety Council (NSC) partnered to develop a free online tool that offers a list to assist companies and individuals using cranes and other load-handling equipment to improve jobsite safety. The list of controls, tailored to address the most significant hazardous situations that contribute to serious incidents and…
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FGIA Honors Industry Leaders at 2025 Annual Awards
The Fenestration and Glazing Industry Alliance (FGIA) recognized the contributions and achievements of its members and congratulated winners at the Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception at the end of the second day of the 2025 FGIA Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida. Awards were presented primarily by the previous year’s winners, who recognized recipients for their…
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Synthetic Roofing Industry Leaders Form New PEPA Alliance
BRAVA, DaVinci, and EcoStar are proud to announce the formation of a new collaborative alliance, operating under the Polymeric Exterior Products Association (PEPA). This strategic partnership unites three of the leading innovators in the synthetic roofing sector with a shared commitment to advancing resilient, sustainable and high-performance roofing materials. As weather extremes, environmental challenges and…
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PACER Award Profile: How Allan Myers’ Laurie Bryan Is Driving the Industry Forward
For Construction Manager Laurie Bryan, paving her own way in the industry has always been a career priority. Bryan was introduced to life the construction industry at an early age. Both her father and uncle worked at Allan Myers for decades, and often shared with Bryan their experience and lessons learned on the jobsite. During…
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PACER Award Profile: How Allan Myers’ Laurie Bryan Is Driving the Industry Forward
For Construction Manager Laurie Bryan, paving her own way in the industry has always been a career priority. Bryan was introduced to life the construction industry at an early age. Both her father and uncle worked at Allan Myers for decades, and often shared with Bryan their experience and lessons learned on the jobsite. During…
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‘Significant work to do’: industry reacts to government’s Grenfell Inquiry response
“We recognise there is a significant amount of work to do and the introduction of the Building Safety Act 2022, while a positive step, was only the beginning. We are ready to play our part in improving the culture in the sector and ensuring construction professionals are appropriately competent to conduct their roles, not only…
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Gordian Reveals Construction Industry Cost Insights for Q1 2025
As a provider of data-driven solutions for the building lifecycle, Gordian released its 2025 RSMeans Data. The RSMeans Data is updated quarterly to reflect the state of cost lines in the industry. Gordian reported that construction costs continued to increase slightly faster than inflation heading into 2025, with labor wages rising by an average of…