Report: Moody's Global Manufacturing Outlook September 2018

September 13, 2018

Concrete Repair Mortars Market to Reach $6.5 Billion by 2034 Amid Rising Infrastructure Demand

Keeping Operators Focused on Projects, Not Paperwork

The Trend Toward Bright-Line Protections: State-by-State Updates Strengthen Prompt Payment Laws in the Construction Industry

State legislatures are strengthening prompt payment laws to promote timely compensation, limit retainage and enforce payment obligations in construction.

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Construction News

Skanska USA Promotes Three Texas Leaders to Project Executive Roles

Skanska USA promotes Blake Beran, Tom Hull, and Ben Johnson to Project Executives, reinforcing leadership in Texas across healthcare, education and civic markets.

Left to right: Blake Beran, Ben Johnson, Tom Hull

Delegated Design in Construction: How to Avoid Legal and Financial Risks

Chamberlain Hrdlicka

As design delegation becomes more common, contractors must navigate complex liabilities. Learn how to manage risk, clarify contracts and ensure proper coverage.

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Construction Technology

5 Things AI Still Can’t Do on a Jobsite (and Probably Never Will)

AI can’t do it all on construction jobsites. Learn why skilled contractors remain essential in the age of automation.

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Lifting Equipment

ISO Standards: How Contractors Can Prepare for MEWPs Design Updates

Genie - Terex AWP

ISO 21455 introduces new global standards for MEWP controls, aiming to improve safety and consistency across scissor lifts and boom lifts worldwide.

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FAYAT Buys LeeBoy: What It Means for the Industry and Why It Might Actually Be A Good Thing

What does this consolidation mean for contractors, brand identity, and the future of blacktop equipment in North America?

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Rebar Accessories & Equipment

Thoughts on the Concrete Reinforcement Industry

Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI)

Just as steel reinforces concrete, CRSI's new president Lou Parous aims to modernize the Institute’s impact to strengthen the construction industry for 100+ years.

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Construction Leaders Double Down on Workforce Planning Amid Labor Crisis

A new report finds 98% of construction firms plan to boost workforce planning investments in 2025, with AI, automation, and analytics leading the way to tackle rising labor costs, project slowdowns and employee burnout.

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Greg Seador

Seador Greg Barclay Damon

Brickeye

Brickeye platforms are designed to help general contractors reduce risk, enhance quality, drive productivity and project margins through advanced job site tools and insights.

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FAYAT Group to Acquire LeeBoy, Expanding its Global Footprint in Road Equipment

French construction giant FAYAT is set to acquire U.S.-based LeeBoy, signaling a move to strengthen its position in the North American roadbuilding market. Final approval is expected by the end of 2025.

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Rebuilding the Craft Workforce: Strategies for Retention and Growth

Construction firms face a labor gap. Smarter tech and stronger engagement can help attract, retain and grow skilled craft talent.

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