Empowering on-the-job accountability is the foundation for improved safety and productivity at every level of construction business operations. Creating a culture of accountability starts when leaders encourage mind-my-own-business construction employees to speak up. If you see something that might be a problem, point it out. If you have questions, ask. Our success is a result […]
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What does this update to a 1931 enactment mean for us? Construction wage work principlesoriginally outlined are now rules “and expected to face legal challenges,” according to Fredrikson’s The Construction Counselor. The bottom line: Use caution when considering federal infrastructure projects. Legal advisors recommend creating an internal checklist to determine DBA coverage at the pre-bid
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In Egypt and Babylon, craftsmanship training was organized to maintain an adequate number of skilled trades. The 18th century BCE Code of Hammurabi of Babylon required craftsmen to teach their skills to the next generation. And U.S. construction industry skilled trades have a long tradition; George Washington was an apprentice land surveyor. As the workforce continues to reinvent
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Table of Contents Updated on 10/17/2024. Introduction The construction industry is a vital sector that plays a significant role in shaping the world around us. From residential homes to commercial buildings, infrastructure projects, and industrial facilities, construction projects have a profound impact on our daily lives. With the increasing focus on sustainability and environmental responsibility,
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In 2022, the World Economic Forum reminded us the built environment – the construction industry – accounts for 39% of gross annual carbon emissions worldwide. Cement manufacturing causes 8% of global air pollution. Reducing carbon emissions is something the construction industry is taking seriously. Evaluating the types of materials we use and data-tracking (using real-time analytics to
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It felt as though construction costs for materials might be stabilizing in 2023 but perhaps we are becoming more comfortable with uncertainty. Building Design & Construction Network says 2023 year-end reports indicate an “overall” equilibrium but with variations. We’ve seen decreases in aluminum, lumber, and steel pipe costs and double-digit price increases in concrete, glass, gypsum,
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Construction company interns are not employees. They aren’t volunteers. Even if their training and treatment may be exactly as your company culture dictates, liability and legalities are not the same, so it’s important to understand internship labor laws. Construction companies especially can use unpaid internships to increase the company talent pool and that’s okay. Even better, most
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If you want to attract high-level workers, you need to offer more than good pay. And BenefitsPro.com says today’s workforce doesn’t get excited about traditional cookie-cutter company benefits. To increase job satisfaction, construction business owners and managers should consider more contemporary employee benefits. Eldercare, fertility treatments, pet care/doggy daycare, and tuition reimbursement are examples of nontraditional
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Historically, construction sales utilized the standard sales formulas for success. Selling jobs required building trust and a reputation for delivering quality work, on-time, within-budget. Today’s DIY (do-it-yourself) homeowners may not have the repair and remodeling skills your grandpa did, but they will do what it takes to get what they want, and the internet is
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Single-family home remodeling is on a slight downward trend which you can expect to continue in 2024. The Leading Indicator of Remodeling Activity report predicts a 5.9% decrease (from $486 billion to $457 billion) in home renovation spending through 2Q24. Work-from-home hit an all-time high in 2021, and remodels also soared “to an unprecedented height,” says
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