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Construction Safety

[PODCAST] Suicide in the Construction Industry is Rising, and Prevention Needs to Be Addressed

Construction is the top industry for suicide rate, and that needs to change

Is Your Company on the Path to Be a Best in Class Construction Business?

Construction Business Coaching

Top performing construction companies, large or small, generally have all of the requirements in place to run at full speed, make the highest margins and stay at the top as a best in class business

Doing what top contractors do requires a commitment to run your business differently than you currently are.

CCI shows promise for construction industry

The United States Gypsum Corporation (USG) released its Q3 Commercial Construction Index report showing promising numbers for the future of the construction industry despite outstanding concerns.

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Construction Backlog Takes a Step Back in September

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator fell to 8.9 months in September 2019 even as the infrastructure segment rose nearly 14% to 11.8 months

ABC's Construction Backlog Indicator recorded a small 0.8% dip from August to September 2019.

Monthly Confidence Index for Equipment Finance Industry Up in November

Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation

Confidence in the equipment finance market is 54.9, an increase from the October index of 51.4

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NCCCO to Remove Physical Requirement for Crane Operator Certification Eligibility

National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (CCO)

The decision was made because physical demands placed on a crane operator change according to crane type, configuration and operating environment

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Construction News

October Construction Starts Fall 11% Due to Concerns Over U.S. Economic Health

Dodge Construction Network

Broad-based declines pull total construction activity lower in third straight monthly dip

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Estimating & Bidding

Takeoff and Bid Software Efficiency Drives Nearly 25 Years of Use for Contractor

On Center’s Quick Bid and OST software simplifies and syncs bidding and OST operations for PML Construction

On Center’s On-Screen Takeoff (OST) and Quick Bid software efficiently creates more accurate bids and take-offs that are synced with one another.

2020 Presidential Candidate Joe Biden Announces Plan for $1.3 Trillion Infrastructure Plan

The former vice president released a plan to invest $1.3 trillion in electric car-charging stations, high-speed railroads, clean energy research and other infrastructure.

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Equipment Management

How Fleet Managers Can Curb Costs and Boost Productivity

Effective use of data and smart strategic planning can help managers make smart decisions about when to rent and when to own, maximizing fleet budgets.

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Construction Technology

Advanced Detection Systems Bolster Safety for Aerial Lift Equipment

Manufacturers are capitalizing on technology to bolster the safety of those operating machinery like boom lifts as well as to protect surrounding workers and equipment.

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Labor & Workforce Development

How the Construction Demolition Industry Can Recruit and Retain Top Talent

Providing knowledge for employees to complete their work safely and efficiently and having the right tools for the job will go a long way in recruiting and keeping the best employees at your company

One thing that is common across all industries is key employees want to be appreciated in their work efforts, have the knowledge to complete their work safely and efficiently, and to have the right tools for the job.

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