Some construction employees seem to be all about technology. And sometimes it feels as if they want you to adopt technology for technology’s sake. Granted, there are a lot of options available and many of them have lots of bling. You can really get caught up in a confusing maze of possibilities, so it’s important […]
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Do you know what “Hit them where they live” means? The definition is something that affects someone on a personal or intimate level. Many people – most people – only care about a problem if it hits them where they live. The construction industry is facing a serious labor shortage. And it’s hitting us where
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What are paper timecards costing your construction business? Software* company Arcoro™ says going digital is the key to saving money by increasing productivity, reducing errors, and better-managing workers’ reporting systems. And let’s face it…paper costs money and storing those timecards for 10 years takes up space that could be better-used. 4 Ways Timecards Cost Your
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Construction industry contractors are ready to “hit the ground running” toward implementing the largest long-term investment in our country’s infrastructure in 100 years. But many construction professionals say it’s too soon to begin counting your money. The historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will rebuild crumbling roads and bridges, replace lead pipes…and produce concrete results that changepeople’s
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Have you been to the office lately? Not many of us have. The pandemic has created more virtual offices, less dining-out, and even going to court means getting on a Zoom™ call. Will that change in 2022? The impacts of commercial real estate construction are affecting our construction industry. Commercial Real Estate Predictions Multifamily and
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Did you think the supply chain issues the construction industry faced in 2021 would magically resolve themselves this year? Some predict many of the materials we had difficulty acquiring last year will go forth and multiply, creating another construction industry issue: hoarding. Contractors will pay more for materials and stockpile what they can get. Construction
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“They’re no longer lollygagging when it comes to committing to projects…” That’s one of the first economic indicators a Canadian construction CEO noticed in 2022. This year the construction industry will see a year of rebuilding, reorganizing, and recommitment to the future. Challenges and opportunities. Construction Industry 2022 Pricing continues to be a shot in
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The construction industry may be sailing into “the perfect storm” this year. A combination of factors may impact construction labor in 2022. Construction Dive says, “From a huge influx in public spending…vaccines…and continued social changes, here are the top trends impacting construction labor in 2022.” Construction Labor Trends To Watch We’re wooing high school seniors
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The pandemic put most companies in jeopardy and almost every industry took a beating. Except multifamily real estate. Sometimes more is more: Rent and valuation growth are factors leading to increased multifamily construction development in 2022. Multifamily Construction In-Demand Economic situations led to almost double 1Q 2021 demand for rentals followed by record-high rent increases in
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Only 16.7% of Zoomers (Generation Z; those born between 1981-1996) have expressed interest in construction as a career path. Internships are one way to address our biggest workforce issue (no workforce). Plus, internships can reinforce our biggest draw: Becoming an apprentice in the construction trade means you can earn while you learn. You don’t have
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