[Survey] Two-Thirds of AGC Contractors Report Coronavirus Project Delays or Cancellations

Weekly AGC surveys show impact of COVID-19 uncertainty increasingly taking construction work out of the private sector, and cutting payrolls

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Weekly surveys by the Associated General Contractors on project-site conditions show increasing erosion of construction-project momentum across the U.S.

While 30% of firms report projects halted by government order, 37% say their owners voluntarily stopped work out of pandemic fears. Thirty-one percent report owners have canceled projects because of a predicted drop in demand. And 21% of contractors say projects have been canceled as a result of a loss of private funding.

This Week's 10 Hottest Construction Stories: New Rules Open PPP Payoff to the Smallest Businesses

Why the most-read construction stories include how to troubleshoot concrete cracks, 9-day continuous concrete pour slipforming grain silos, where surface transportation funding stands, six factors when adding drones to your construction business

Construction News Tracker: Arctic Blast from Texas to Maine Drives Fuel Prices Skyward

All construction material prices increased during January for the first time since 2018, NAHB measured a 14.5% increase in new home construction permits in 2020, PCA forecasts 2021 regional cement consumption to be led by a 3% increase in the South

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The Construction Industry Lost 61,000 Jobs on Net in February

Almost all of the job loss was in nonresidential construction, a segment in which employment declined by 60,800 jobs on net in February.

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This Week's 10 Hottest Construction Stories: New Rules Open PPP Payoff to the Smallest Businesses

Why the most-read construction stories include how to troubleshoot concrete cracks, 9-day continuous concrete pour slipforming grain silos, where surface transportation funding stands, six factors when adding drones to your construction business

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Construction News Tracker: Arctic Blast from Texas to Maine Drives Fuel Prices Skyward

All construction material prices increased during January for the first time since 2018, NAHB measured a 14.5% increase in new home construction permits in 2020, PCA forecasts 2021 regional cement consumption to be led by a 3% increase in the South

Takeuchi-US is preparing for the opening of the new Takeuchi Training Center with the addition of Ashleigh Gross as a technical trainer and Megan McFarlane as training center coordinator.

Takeuchi Training Center Adds New Technical Trainer and Training Coordinator

Takeuchi-US is preparing for the opening of the new Takeuchi Training Center with the addition of Ashleigh Gross as a technical trainer and Megan McFarlane as training center coordinator.

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JLG Joins ALI’s Ladder Safety Month Initiatives

American Ladder Institute (ALI) is hosting the 5th annual National Ladder Safety Month Feb. 22 through March 31

Consider workers' weights, weight of tools and materials taken up ladders.

March Ladder Safety Month Focuses on Securing The Leading Cause of Fatal Falls in Construction

Lack of training on proper use of ladders is the primary cause of more than 81% of fall injuries treated in US emergency departments, and the safety industry is working especially hard this month to get free training to those who work with ladders

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Here's Why Cutting Construction Carbon is an Opportunity Few Contractors Can Afford to Deny

Building construction and operation creates 38% of global carbon emissions, and as investment in green building accelerates post-pandemic, change in materials and methods are on a path to become common in less than 10 years

To make an immediate positive difference in your business starts with immediate action. Often construction business owners wait too long and postpone thinking or deciding about what they need to do to improve their companies.

Set 3-month Goals to Improve Your Construction Company Fast

Prioritize what improvements will make the biggest difference in your company the fastest by identifying what you need to improve or work on over the next three months.

OSHA Cites Repeat-Offending Contractor after 14-year-old Installing Roofing Suffers Critical Injuries in Fall

Double M Roofing & Construction apparently had fall-protection equipment on site but owner and employees were not using it, as they did two weeks later when OSHA again discovered the company owner and crew working at height without fall protection

OSHA Orders Roofing, Building Products Company to Reinstate, Pay Damages to Whistleblowers

Gulfeagle Supply violated the Surface Transportation Assistance Act when it terminated workers who refused to drive unsafe company trucks

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What Workforce Challenges Are Ahead for Key Construction Industry Segments?

Where there is construction growth, there will be significant difficulties in meeting the demand for workers. Here is a look at what's ahead in 2021.

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Construction Industry Has Reason for Both Optimism and Pessimism During Pandemic Recession Recovery

Marcum predicts the economy will expand rapidly in the second half of 2021, but that nonresidential construction may take longer to bounce back.

The more than 710,000-sq.-ft. “innovation zone” at the Customer Center in Eskilstuna, Sweden, will include a secure track for full-electric, automated and teleoperated machines with charging infrastructures and 5G connectivity, a control and training room building, a spectator stand and training area for the Volvo Co-Pilot assist functions.

Volvo CE Shows Commitment to Customers and Technology with Investments in Research and Training

Volvo Construction Equipment is building a test and demonstration area for electric autonomous transport solutions in Sweden, plus announces a $4.3 million training center in the U.S.

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Doosan Bobcat North America Headquarters Receives LEED Gold certification

The West Fargo facility is one of only 12 LEED-certified buildings in North Dakota to receive gold-level status.

Telemedical Service Delivers Managed Healthcare Directly to Construction Jobsites

JobSiteCare is delivering physician-led managed healthcare directly to injured or ill workers on the jobsite. Its TextBadge smartphone-based screening technology can also provide customizable capabilities to keep workers safer during and post-pandemic.

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How New PPP Rules Make Free Money Available to the Smallest Businesses and Sole Proprietors

Biden Admin. focus on small businesses assures that sole proprietors and businesses with fewer than 20 employees have a great shot at getting a first or second forgivable PPP loan

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Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: How Much Truck Drivers Make

Most-read construction stories of the week include implosion video of the Trump Plaza Hotel, why it’s time for contractors to adopt BIM, NAPA quality asphalt jobs awards, 3D-printed concrete projects from around the world and more

Learning on the job is not only costly but potentially dangerous to personnel, equipment and the site itself. With virtual training, mistakes are not harmful, but simply part of a learning process.

Never a Better Time for Virtual Training

Virtual training, often with simulators, has enabled working construction workers, as well as those preparing to enter the field, to continue growing their skills without worrying about social distancing and masks to guard against spreading COVID-19.

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Caterpillar VP Named to AEM Construction Equipment Sector Board

Otto Breitschwerdt, Caterpillar vice president, has been elected to the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' construction equipment sector board.

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This Week's 10 Hottest Construction Stories: How Much Do Truck Drivers Make?

Here's why the most-read construction stories of the week include implosion video of the Trump Plaza Hotel, why it’s time for contractors to get BIM, NAPA asphalt quality awards, 3D-printed concrete projects from around the world, and more

In December, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced new rules are scheduled to go into effect for drone operation. Those rules apply to flying at night, operations over people and remote identification (RID) of drones.

Drone Pros Clarify New FAA Rules

Drone experts at Kansas State Polytechnic hosted a drone webinar on Feb. 25, clarifying upcoming rule changes.

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Architectural Billing Conditions Improve Slightly as Declines Slow and Inquiries Grow

While overall billings continued to contract, a slight improvement in business conditions has led to fewer architecture firms reporting declining billings.

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Construction Costs Continued Climbing in February with More Expected in First Half of 2021

Materials and labor prices rose for the fourth consecutive month as the engineering and construction industry rebounds from the COVID-19 induced recession.

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Theo Build Announces New Construction Payment Management System Coming Soon

Theo Build announced that the official launch of its new construction payment management software is expected to be in early Spring of 2021, featuring automated invoicing and compliance processes.