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Contractor Saves Money, Improves Employee Health with Workplace Health Services
PC Construction has achieved $3.9 million in cost savings by bringing health services to its employees
On the jobsite, a private space is set up where PC Construction employees can visit the traveling health coaches.
Business
The Impact of a Call When Change Happens on a Construction Jobsite
It is important field leaders call jobsite schedulers when a jobsite change occurs; however, this does not happen when it should
Be faster on the draw to call your next in line leader, even the scheduler to get out in front of a mistake or potential delay.
Business
CTA Architects Designs Unique Utilities Building to Be Highly Visible and Attractive
New Haven Plaza Resiliency Building will provide heat steam, house and protect electrical and plumbing utilities, and feature a design that offers views of its inner works to passers-by
Despite its utilitarian function, CTA Architects designed the new $9.89 million Haven Plaza Resiliency Building to be visually attractive by incorporating interesting architectural details into the concrete structure, such as a fully glazed front façade and vertical concrete fins.
Construction News
Material Prices Build Up July Construction Costs
IHS Markit
Seven of the 12 categories tracked in the materials index showed higher prices
Construction News
Growth Projection for U.S. Total Construction Starts Revised Slightly Downward
ConstructConnect quarterly report shows courthouses and sports stadiums to end 2017 with a flourish
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Construction News
ConstructConnect Q3 2017 Forecast Quarterly Report
The forecast combines ConstructConnect's proprietary data with macroeconomic factors and Oxford Economics econometric expertise.
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Business
Nonresidential Construction Loses Jobs in July
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
While the overall construction job growth was positive, the nonresidential construction sector lost 1,700 jobs in July
The residential construction segment added 7,200 net new jobs in July, but employment in the nation’s nonresidential construction sector declined by 1,700 jobs.
Business
Construction Employment Increases Hit Highest Level in 9 Years
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Construction employment increased by 6,000 jobs in July to the highest level since October 2008
The annual construction growth rate is nearly double the hiring pace in the overall economy. ECONOMY
Safety Equipment - Other
Kiewit Makes Project NEON Safer with Cat Detect Safety System
Caterpillar's Detect for Personnel uses Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology to detect ground workers in an unsafe area while audible alarm alerts equipment operators and workers in the area
Approximately 75% of struck-by fatalities involve heavy equipment.
Business
Construction Employment Increases in 264 of 358 Metro Areas in June
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Though most metro areas added construction jobs, the employment gains were particularly pronounced in the western third of the country
The largest percentage decreases for the year were in Grand Forks, N.D.-Minn. (-21%, -1,000 jobs). The largest percentage gains occurred in the Bloomington, Ill. metro area (63%, 1,900 jobs)
Construction Toolbox
How Can We Fill the Labor Shortage if Training Opportunities Are Limited?
Training programs throughout the country are trying to fill the shortage of skilled labor but limitations are preventing them from making a greater impact
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Financing, Insurance & Leasing
New Website Connects Construction Contractors with Equipment Financing Companies
EquipmentWallet.com makes it simple for business owners to apply for equipment financing through a bid-and-quote process
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