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Labor & Workforce Development

Diversifying the Workforce With Women in Construction

Construction is becoming increasingly diverse, and this is for the better. Every construction group should make a concerted effort to recruit women into the industry.

Whether it's engineering, project management, EHS, marketing, or business development, there are numerous career options available for women in construction.

Top 5 Takeaways from ASCE's 2025 Report Card for America’s Infrastructure

The American Society of Civil Engineers

The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) report this year covers 18 categories ranging from schools to solid waste. In this year's report, ASCE has given a national grade of C.

Of the 18 categories, 16 got the same or an improved score since the 2021 report. Even with some encouraging improvement, many of the grades are quite low.

Coaching & Consulting

Green Badger Releases its 2024 Sustainability Report

According to the report, year-over-year growth remained strong, with more than 550 construction projects using Green Badger's software in 2024, and total users eclipsed 11,200 worldwide, representing a 20% increase.

For more than 10 years, Green Badger has aided impacts like these for the construction companies it supports while internally continuing to emphasize corporate philanthropy, mitigate the business's environmental impacts, and promote a growing number of employee-led sustainability initiatives.

Labor & Workforce Development

‘I’m Not Done Yet’ — Ally Jencson on Constructing a Rebel

Werk-Brau Co., Inc.

The specialty trades contractor who worked her way up to CEO of her own business shares the secrets of her success as a woman in construction.

Ally Jencson, president and CEO of Frontline Floor Coatings and founder of women’s leadership development organization Girder Skirts

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Rethinking Pricing as Tariffs Hit

Ducker Carlisle

Some actionable advice for contractors about reassessing pricing policies.

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Industry Analyst on 2025 Prospects and Market Conditions

Interact Analysis

Alastair Hayfield, vice president of commercial vehicles at Interact Analysis, taps into some of today's top challenges and where contractors can focus their efforts for success.

According to Hayfield, one of the most critical challenges affecting construction contractors this year is material inflation. This is being driven by potential tariffs, which will push up project costs for contractors and may lead to some projects being cancelled if costs become too high.

AGC Chief Economist on Construction Challenges in 2025

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

For a look at what contractors might expect to encounter throughout the year, Ken Simonson, chief economist at Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), offers a glimpse into the coming conditions and challenges.

According to Simonson, although construction activity grew more slowly as the year progressed, contractors continue to cite difficulty in finding qualified workers as their greatest challenge.

What's Coming This Year? AEM President and CEO Offers Forecast

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

Megan Tanel, president and CEO at Associated Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), addresses the industry's top concerns today, as well as the future of the construction industry.

According to Tanel, contractors already prioritize machine capability, efficiency and safety when purchasing equipment. Manufacturers are constantly innovating to meet these needs, with a strong focus on creating safer and more efficient machines.

Estimating & Bidding

Oracle Introduces New AI Capabilities to Textura

Available to all Textura subcontractors in the U.S., the integrated generative AI-powered assistant provides real-time, personalized support to get quick answers to common pay application questions and complete other required tasks.

Rc24 Textura Customer Edge Summit

ABC Economist Shares 2025 Construction Outlook

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

What are today's top challenges and opportunities for contractors today? Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) Economist Zack Fritz offers professional insights on the year ahead.

According to Fritz, in 2025, disparities in performance between contractors are set to widen as those associated with megaprojects, including manufacturing facilities, data centers and infrastructure, remain in high demand.

Coaching & Consulting

Changing the Culture of Construction at the Apprentice Level

The work of John Burcaw at the Finishing Trades Institute of the Upper Midwest and integrating physical and mental health in your construction company by providing substance misuse support in apprenticeship programs.

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Communications Equipment

Why Cloud-Based Communication is Revolutionizing Construction

Don’t let outdated technology hold your construction projects back. Embrace the future of communication with a cloud-based system today.

In contrast to traditional communication systems, cloud-based communication systems offer a cost-effective alternative.

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