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How the Construction Industry can Recruit and Train Modern Workers

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The good news is that recent trends indicate a marked increase in construction employment across the country as the construction industry recovers and more projects begin. The bad news, however, is that there is a shortage of qualified workers to fill all the required positions created by this expansion of construction business. Industry sources suggest […]

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Our New Features Help You Stay in Touch With the Latest Construction Leads

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Construction Monitor has introduced two new features that help construction professionals find new business. Whether looking for construction leads in Cedar City or elsewhere, we can help you locate the industry resources that can help you expand your business. Improved Weekly Edition Archives Improvements in Construction Monitor’s Weekly Edition Archives have made it easier for users

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Get Smart: Why Construction Professionals Use Building Information Modeling

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Building Information Modeling, or BIM, is a relatively recent digital technology that promises to dramatically reduce project costs, slash waste, improve scheduling, and allow construction professionals to accomplish their goals in less time. Here is a brief introduction to the use of building information in the construction industry: Building Information Overload Construction projects are governed

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Are You Using Construction Software in Your Contracting Business?

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For many contractors, reliance on specialized construction software is relatively low, and many important processes are still left to manual estimation and calculation. If you’re looking to take your construction efforts to the next level, here is a brief explanation of the benefits of construction software for contractors and how migrating some of your more

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The Global Construction Industry is Looking to 3D Printing

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Early 3D construction printing was a rather rudimentary process, producing rough-looking objects that seemed to be more like toys than useful items. However, the technology behind 3D printing has advanced significantly, and currently the process seems poised to make extraordinary advances possible in areas such as medicine, engineering, and design. 3D printing in the global

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Data Visualization is Shaping the 2015 Construction Industry

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The long-term search to find ways to capture and analyze big data certainly benefits some business segments. However, this complicated process of data extraction and analysis may be more than a construction company needs. Data visualization in the construction industry is providing companies with a way to make accurate, useful predictions and decisions based on

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The Fastest Growing U.S. Cities of 2015 — Where Construction Is Booming

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Construction trends in 2014 and early 2015 indicate that the industry is continuing to expand after taking a significant hit from the U.S. economic recession of 2007 to 2009. Commercial, residential and industrial construction are showing significant increases, while investments in infrastructure are prompting growth in several regions. Industry analysts continue to expect significant growth

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Lumber Liquidators Under Fire After Reports of Formaldehyde in Flooring Products

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Lumber Liquidators, a discount flooring supplier based in Toano, Virginia, is alleged to have been selling hardwood flooring imported from China that contains high levels of the chemical formaldehyde. The allegations against the company were made in a report by the television news program “60 Minutes.”

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