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Labor & Workforce Development

5 Intangibles to Look For in Your Next Operator

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If finding skilled operators still presents a challenge, maybe it’s time to look for something beyond technical skills — like these characteristics.

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Construction Risk Management for 2019

Risk management should be seen as one of the most critical steps of a construction project

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10 Best States for Construction Jobs

The bottom line is that nearly all construction companies in all states say they are in hiring mode

When examining key indicators, Washington tops the list as the best state for construction jobs.

67% of Highway Contractors Experienced Vehicle Crashes in Work Zones in 2018

28% of those incidents resulted in a construction worker getting injured, according to a study by the Associated General Contractors of America

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[APP] Vontract Creates Video Contracts to Document Jobsite Agreements

Vontract was created to help users share an image or video, draw on it, and talk with the customer or employee whether on or off the jobsite

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Truck Parts & Components

10 Tips to Extend Tire Life

Make tire maintenance a priority to save unnecessary expense.

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Financing, Insurance & Leasing

ABC: Construction Contractors Confidence Remains High in March

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More than 56% of survey respondents anticipate rising profit margins over the next 6 months

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Construction Safety

New Survey Reveals Contractors' Top Safety Concerns for 2019

The construction industry is investing in job skills training, but 55% of survey respondents expressed extreme interest in receiving even more training

Concern for on-the-job safety is on the rise with 39% of all survey respondents reporting more concern with on-the-job safety this year than they were last year.

Fleet Maintenance

[VIDEO] Three Ways Fleet Management Can Improve Construction Profitability

Telematics solutions can help construction contractors manage both their employees and an evolving equipment fleet. Here are three ways telematics boost your profitability.

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Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Construction Costs Increase for 31st Consecutive Month

Tight labor markets, materials prices drive construction costs higher in May

Current and expected prices for materials and labor remain firmly in positive territory, indicating continued price increases.

ABC: Construction Backlog Expands to 9.5 Months

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

ABC's March Construction Backlog Indicator is up 0.7 months, or 8.8%, since February 2019 when it stood at 8.8 months

After dropping below 9 months over the last few months, the ABC Construction Backlog Indicator surged in March 2019.

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Construction Robotics Market Forecast to Reach $226M by 2025

Market-intelligence firm Tractica forecasts more than 7,000 construction robots will be deployed over the next six years

Market-intelligence firm Tractica forecasts annual spending on construction robots will increase nearly ten-fold by 2025, growing from $22.7 million in 2018 to $226.0 million.

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