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2023 State of the Road Building Industry: The Green Dream

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A year under the IIJA, and a few months after the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, the industry still struggles to solve issues with labor shortages even as supply chain and material problems have seen some improvements. Read the full report here!

2023 State Of The Road Building Industry

AEM Top Industry Trends for 2023

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers came to the IGNITE Construction Summit 2022 and shared their predictions about the year ahead, and hosted a panel with four industry experts to discuss the anticipated impacts.

A panel about the 2023 industry trends moderated by AEM's Sara Feuling, Senior Director of Construction.

4 Ways to Grow Your Small Business Utilizing Risk

Entrepreneurs know that the work of managing a business is a constant balancing act between risk and reward.

5 Infrastructure Industry Forecasts to Start 2023

There's good news and bad news (and some that's a little of both) for the road ahead, the coming year and the decade too.

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Cat Operator Challenge Offers Both Fun and Glory for Competitors

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One competitor stood out during this challenge, operating with gentle nudges and careful but confident maneuvering – John Schiedeck of Texas, who ended up winning the entire North American Eastern Regional Challenge.

The Caterpillar Global Operator Challenge in Clayton, N.C., had a wheel loader portion that required competitors to cart around a 1980s-era Cat yellow Chevy Blazer.

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How to Improve Employee Retention and Engagement

For smaller corporations and LLCs, those with relatively fewer employees, incentives like employee ownership can benefit both the worker and the company.

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4 Key Takeaways From IGNITE 2022 Construction Summit

The IGNITE 2022 Construction Summit was an industry "crash course" of the very best kind.

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Heroes in Hardhats: Hiring Veterans in Construction

While veterans bring their skills to a wide range of industries, some find that construction is a fantastic fit for their interests and capabilities.

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Economic Report: Activity Up, Construction Sector Stable

Institute for Supply Management (ISM)

Construction industry leaders are reporting stable activity in November. Slow deliveries and pricing remain a challenge, while labor has improved. For the second month, concrete remains in short supply.

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Outdated Hiring Methodology for the Construction Trades

Many contractors may have a great business, a stellar reputation, and a top-notch end product, but still find themselves struggling with recruiting talent, vetting possible candidates and retaining the best people for the job.

Hiring mistakes are not limited to simply hiring the wrong people, though that can be a costly issue in and of itself.

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How to Attract and Retain a Traveling Construction Team During a Labor Shortage

Corporate Lodging Consultants

As these slim teams are needed for extended, out-of-town trips to worksites in other areas, it’s critical that their accommodations ensure their comfort and rest between shifts. Doing so ultimately keeps the entire team employed, safe, and productive.

As these slim teams are needed for extended, out-of-town trips to worksites in other areas, it’s critical that their accommodations ensure their comfort and rest between shifts. Doing so ultimately keeps the entire team employed, safe, and productive.

The Biggest Key to Employee Success

Onboarding newcomers can sometimes feel like an extra expense when time and money are short, but in the long-run, proper support and training result in higher retention rates and employee satisfaction.

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