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Podcast: Getting ROI from Construction HR Software
Experts from Arcoro and Associated Builders and Contractors discuss the different ways contractors can realize value from construction HR software and the benefits of a construction-specific solution.
Business
Associated Builders Names Top 10 States for Construction
The Contractors Best Friend
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 14: 'Second Chance' New Hires
Business
ABC Reveals Data Showing Decrease in Worker Demand Along With a Continuing Labor Shortage
No Edge Lines
Paving Big Philly Style | No Edge Lines Season 1 Episode 3
Business
2024 Military Friendly Rental & Construction Employers
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Bobcat Expands CTL, Skid Steer Manufacturing Footprint With New Factory
This new location was selected after extensive review and consideration of expansions at existing Bobcat locations, along with the potential for new developments at locations across the globe.
Business
3 Construction Trends You Can’t Ignore: Why a Former Congressman Sees a Building Revolution Coming
Soaring home prices, the nation’s most expensive property insurance market, high interest rates and increases in construction costs are all contributing to a housing affordability crisis in a state that cannot keep up with the demand.
Business
Construction Adds 16,000 Jobs in September
Several economic indicator reports relevant to the construction industry were released today, helping to paint a picture of the outlook moving into the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Business
National Safety Council Names Callahan Chairman at Campbell Institute
Prior to serving in his current role as president and chief operating officer, Callahan served in a variety of business development and management roles throughout his nearly 20-year tenure with ISN.
Business
Work Truck Manufacturer Introduces Engineering Program for College Students
The program spans a 12-week period, covering the summer months, and offers not only competitive compensation but also attractive benefits such as relocation assistance, mentorship, training, social activities, and volunteer opportunities.
Business
Bobcat Expands CTL, Skid Steer Manufacturing Footprint With New Factory
This new location was selected after extensive review and consideration of expansions at existing Bobcat locations, along with the potential for new developments at locations across the globe.
Construction Technology
The John Aarts Group Advances With Teleo Remote Operation Technology
The enhanced working environment closely resembles a gaming station, appealing to new audiences — both a younger generation and those who don’t see themselves climbing into a cab for eight to ten hours a day.
The Contractors Best Friend
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 12: When It Rains, It's Time to Train
When adverse weather strikes, slowing work productivity on the jobsite, it's the perfect time to train employees.
Business
NCCER Announces New Superintendent Certification Program
Aspiring or recently promoted superintendents who complete the training and assessment components of the program can earn their full certification upon accomplishment and verification of the four-year experience requirement.
Business
Construction Employment Up 4,000 Jobs in October
private employers across the country added 113,000 jobs in October, with education and health care adding the most jobs. Annual pay overall was up 5.7 percent year over year.
Business
How Feeding Your Hungry Construction Workers Improves Your Bottom Line
Ensuring construction crews have the resources they need to complete projects successfully and safely can benefit both workers and the whole organization.
Personnel Management
Construction HCM Arcoro Adds Payroll
Contractors have a growing number of choices for construction HCM software, and as ADP throws its hat in the ring, Arcoro goes deeper into construction, adding its own payroll to compete with ADP.
Construction Technology
Payroll Leader ADP Gets Vertical with Human Capital Management for Construction
The company enters the market for construction HCM software—what it means for contractors looking for a solution and those already using other construction HR software.
Snow Removal Equipment
Efficiency Extraordinaires: Streamlining Snow Operations
Snow removal professionals describe how they best prepare in season and out of season for whatever snow events come roaring their way.
Training & Education
Asphalt Contractor's 2023-2024 Training Guide
This guide offers training and education opportunities for contractors, a schedule of both in-person and remote sessions to expand employee skills and grow their value to your clients and your company.
Coaching & Consulting
Influencing Field Production Through Objectivity
In this second article in a series of four, we will explore the importance for construction leaders to influence their field production leaders and crews. In today’s effort we look at the significance of being objective in our influencing.
Business
Trimble Opens Lab at Virginia Tech
The multidisciplinary lab will bring technology to Virginia Tech's students in architecture, building construction, and construction engineering.
Business
Construction Adds 16,000 Jobs in September
Several economic indicator reports relevant to the construction industry were released today, helping to paint a picture of the outlook moving into the fourth quarter of 2023.
Business
Navistar Honors Graduates of Uptime Academy
Navistar recently graduated the 2022-2023 Uptime Academy class, which consisted of 18 apprentices. The school is a 12-month apprenticeship program for high school graduates, offering hands-on training to prepare for a career as a technician.
Sustainability
3 Ways That Automation is Sustainable Construction
Using autonomous technology in construction can lead to resource, cost, and time needed for project reductions. This kind of technology can also reduce the skilled workers needed for repetitive tasks.
Labor & Workforce Development
A Labor War of Wages Won’t Cut It in Construction
Construction company owners must refrain from entering into a war of wages when looking to fill open positions.
Pavement Maintenance
Crash Course | No Edge Lines Season 1 Episode 2
How many things might go wrong if you let someone inexperienced drive your paver or your roller on the job for a day? Probably a lot! But how else can you really learn if you don't make some mistakes in the process?
Business
ConstructReach Presents Community Involvement Initiative
The three-day event unites leaders in construction, manufacturing, business, and education to engage youth and tackle workforce issues.
Business
Carpentry, Plumbing, Welding Courses Available as Part of NCCERconnect Series
This streamlined structure makes it easier for instructors to deliver both titles within a single calendar year, using just one learner access code, online grade book, and classroom setup.
Labor & Workforce Development
Laying the Foundation for Inclusivity in Construction
Construction must find ways to expand its talent pool, but, to do this, the industry must acknowledge an underpinning factor in its numbers dilemma: lt lags far behind other industries in DEI.
Business
ACPA & Besser Accepting Applications for 2024 Scholarship
Students participating in, or planning to attend, a technical program, community college, or university are eligible. Winners of the scholarship are also qualified to participate in the ACPA’s 2024 Pipe School.
Business
Celebrate the 11th Annual Careers in Construction Month
There are numerous ways that construction companies and associations, secondary and postsecondary educational organizations, and other groups can participate in the celebrations and spread the word about careers in construction.
Labor & Workforce Development
Road Construction Company Named in Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
In a press release by the EEOC, Balfour Beatty was named the defendant in a lawsuit after a female employee was allegedly subjected to an environment of long-term, repeated sexual harassment, and was ignored despite reporting the incidents.
Training & Education
The Home Depot Foundation Creates New Skilled Trades Opportunities
To serve aspiring entrepreneurs within the skilled trades industry, The Home Depot Foundation is partnering with Bunker Labs to introduce an entrepreneurship program.
Equipment
The Construction Industry’s New Event: Dirt World Summit 2023
This event covers leadership and workforce development and provides an opportunity to network with hundreds of industry leaders who are on the same quest.
Business
Construction Skilled Labor Shortage Addressed by New Organization STAC
STAC’s founding advisors will leverage their resources, knowledge, and network to elevate the skilled trades as high-paying, honorable, and often heroic career paths.
Business
The Key to Overcoming Challenges and Building a Thriving Construction Business
October 3, 2023
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Explore proven strategies from experts on how to diversify and grow your business in the middle of a labor shortage.
Business
NTI's New Program Aims to Grow Construction Workforce
National Technical Institute expands the trained trade workforce by initiating the Regional Immersion Program. The program will train prospective employees and then set them up for success with contractors of their trade.