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3 Unexpected Equipment Challenges Construction is Facing in 2021 – And What to Do Now

RDO Equipment Co.

Here are three primary ways 2021 has tested the construction industry and what you can do about it.

This current equipment availability scenario is a great opportunity for companies to strengthen relationships with equipment dealer partners.

Construction Employment Lags as Contractors Grapple with Labor Shortages, Supply Chain Issues

Despite a recovering U.S. economy, labor shortages and supply chain challenges have restrained broader construction employment gains.

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House Votes to Increase US DOT Funding by $19B

The spending increase on its way to the Senate would expand safety programs and fund highway, rail, transit and climate-focused infrastructure projects as part of a sprawling spending package the U.S. House of Representatives approved Thursday

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Nonresidential Investment Declines 7% in Q2 2021 Even as U.S. Economy Expands

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

The U.S. economy expanded at a 6.5% annualized rate in the second quarter of 2021, but investment in nonresidential structures declined 7% for the quarter.

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Commercial and Multifamily Construction Starts Rise 12% in Major Metro Areas in 2021's First Half

Dodge Construction Network

On a national basis, commercial and multifamily starts were up by 10% compared to the first six months of 2020.

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Infrastructure Investment Holds Key to 100,000+ Equipment Manufacturing Jobs

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

New data shows infrastructure investment could substantially boost U.S. manufacturing job growth before the end of President Biden’s first term.

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Construction Safety

Best Practice Guide for Underground Damage Prevention Reflects Advances in Technology

Common Ground Alliance

The CGA's Best Practices Guide 18.0 provides guidance for damage prevention safety and includes new practices that reflect advancements in technology.

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How Contractors Can Stand Out From the Crowd

Creative signs in interesting shapes, and with interesting designs, will catch people’s eyes and help you build brand awareness that will lead to increased job opportunities.

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Top 10 Construction Stories This Week: DeCarlo Demolishes a 1959-Vintage Sears Store

Most-read construction stories include 6 in-demand construction certifications, how to get resources needed to handle growing workload, civil firms expect booming work volume and labor challenges, 3D file transfer supercharges Veit’s technology advantage

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The Week’s Top 10 Construction Stories: DeCarlo Demolishes a 1959-Vintage Sears Store

Why the most-read construction stories include 6 in-demand construction certifications, how to get resources needed to handle the work, civil firms expect booming work volume and labor challenges, 3D file transfer supercharges Veit’s technology advantages

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Construction Technology

More Than a Buzzword: Digital Twin Drives AEC

Digital twin enables building owners to harness BIM data throughout the design process and ultimately improve operations.

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Construction Technology

Autodesk Releases Digital Twin Tech Tandem

Autodesk Tandem is a cloud-based digital twin technology platform that uses BIM throughout the design and construction process.

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