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Putzmeister America, Inc. Unveils New Service School Facilities at Wisconsin Headquarters, Announces 2015 Schedule
Putzmeister America
In conjunction with the announcement of its 2015 service school lineup, Putzmeister America, Inc. is delighted to unveil its updated education facilities.
Putzmeister’s training facilities have been updated with a fresh look, new furniture and hands-on learning equipment.
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Video: Common Mistakes Contractors Make When Hiring Employees
Columnist David Whitlock offers advice on adopting good hiring practices and how to hire good employees
Video: Common Mistakes Contractors Make When Hiring Employees
Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Video: CFA Insurance Captive Will Allow Contractor Ownership Over Insurance Options
Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)
As Jim Baty takes over as executive director of the CFA the association plans to continue to create an insurance captive that will allow contractors to have ownership of their insurance options
Video: CFA Insurance Captive Will Allow Contractor Ownership Over Insurance Options
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January Dodge Momentum Index Falls after Jump at End of 2014
Dodge Construction Network
January’s decline for the Momentum Index relative to December was the result of decreased planning activity in both the commercial and institutional sectors
Compared to the same month a year ago, January’s Momentum Index was up 5.8%.
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Innovative Training Modules Address Smoothness and Stockpile Management
American Concrete Pavement Association (ACPA)
The American Concrete Pavement Association has launched two new web-based instructional modules that provide professional training about best practices for constructing smooth concrete pavements and handling aggregates for concrete paving.
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2015 Sweeper of the Year
A vacation plan, insurance, in-office breakfasts (served in a café that doubles as a comfortable meeting room) and a performance rating system with competitive monthly rankings help employees focus on Hearthstone’s goal of retaining its customers.
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Pavement 2015 Contractor of the Year
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Project Management
Video: Viewpoint Resource Management Module Helps Contractors Manage Project Logistics
Viewpoint Construction Software
Resource Management helps contractors who are juggling schedules, equipment and crews to meet the demands of the project work that needs to be done
Video: Viewpoint Resource Management Module Helps Contractors Manage Project Logistics
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Construction Industry Adds 39,000 Jobs in January
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
'Construction added more jobs than all but one sector of the economy'
The U.S. construction industry added 39,000 jobs in January, including 12,700 net new nonresidential jobs.
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Public Construction Spending Increases for First Time Since 2009
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
All three major construction segments experienced growth for the first time in nearly a decade sending construction spending to a six-year high in December
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[Video] How to Bring In and Hold On to New Employees
Business consultant Brad Humphrey says companies need to be prepared to orientate and train new employees early on to get them invested in the company in order to keep them from leaving the company quickly.
Video: How to Bring In and Hold On to New Employees
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Video: AGC Launches Contractor's Healthcare Exchange Insurance Program
Private insurance exchange is now available in 16 states for AGC members
Video: AGC Launches Contractor's Healthcare Exchange Insurance Program
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