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Existing Home Sales Slip for 4th Month to Slowest Pace in 2 Years

July sales were 1.5% less than in July 2017. Rising prices and limited inventory of affordable houses continue to sideline buyers

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Construction Technology

Hilton’s and San Francisco’s First Modular Hotel under Construction

Hilton brand Home2 Suites expects modular method to halve construction time without sacrificing quality

“The unmatched efficiency of modular building allows us to provide a consistent, high-quality product constructed in as little as half the time of a traditional build, allowing owners to see an even faster return on their investment.” Adrian Kurre, Home2 Suites.

A Foreman’s Approach to Working with New Employees During Their First Week

After Day 1, foremen should start transitioning new workers methodically and with encouragement toward deeper understanding of the company, crew and their position

Though first impressions made on the first day of work are important, the remaining days of the first week are also “mission critical” to keeping the new employee engaged and interested in the company.

Construction Safety

[VIDEO] Protecting Workers from Silica Hazards in the Workplace

OSHA video details the hazards of exposure to respirable crystalline silica and offers avenues to learn more about how to protect workers.

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Construction News

Construction Costs Increase for 22nd Straight Month in August

'Trade uncertainty continues to weigh on procurement, and the volatility in the index demonstrates the erratic effects of trade disruptions on supply chains' John Anton, IHS Markit

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Contractors Must Consider Dealing with Scathing Reviews in Social Media Policy

The National Labor Relations Act protects employee speech in ways that can leave concrete contractors exposed to public airing of disgruntled workers' grievances

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Construction Safety

University of Michigan Says Wearable Sensors Can Improve Construction Safety and Profitability

A sensor on a wrist band could monitor stress, physical demands and even risk perception, as well as communicate hazards to workers in the field

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Construction News

Dodge Data Reports 9% Slide in New Construction Starts in July

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During the first seven months of 2018, total construction starts on an unadjusted basis were $471.4 billion, up 2% from the same period a year ago

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[APP] Automate Accounting and Invoicing Tasks with FreshBooks Mobile App

FreshBooks lets contractors automate tasks including invoicing, organizing expenses, time tracking, payment reminders, overdue invoices and more

2018 Women in Leadership Conference Explored Building a Better World

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If you missed the Women in Leadership Conference this past June you can now listen to recordings from some of the presenters

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[WEBINAR] The Construction Workforce Outlook - Challenges, Best Practices & Solutions

Hear from AGC staff (Sept. 6) on challenges, best practices and solutions to the workforce shortage and new technologies that may change the construction industry

Associated Builders and Contractors Florida Institute Graduates More Than 150 Apprentices

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Students spent up to four years working full-time during the day, while attending up to 200 annual hours in classes at the Institute during the evening

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