Construction Industry Success Through DE&I

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The construction industry is better-managing workplace diversity. And construction companies are changing their internal cultures to promote an attitude of acceptance and respect for our differences. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) is a workforce initiative for which McCarthy Building Companies Inc. has developed a model. The company recently appointed a DE&I vice president, Kamecia Mason. […]

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Is a Paperless Construction Industry Possible?

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“I bought a house in Texas, sold a condo in Denver and never once met buyers, sellers, or had to go to a bank to sign papers,” said a new homeowner. Electronic contracts and signatures have revolutionized the real instate industry. The construction industry has been slow to adapt to digital contracts and e-signatures. That’s

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Biden’s Budget Boosts Construction Industry

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On Friday, May 28, 2021, President Biden released his 2022 FY budget. It calls for $6+ trillion in spending that “reimagines how – and for whom – the economy works,” says Vox reporter Cameron Peters. Infrastructure spending and education are focal points. “Trickle-down economics has never worked,” said Biden. “The best way to grow our economy

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Construction Business One Year Post-Pandemic

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Of the key economic indicators for our country, housing starts are a leading indicator. Housing starts are sensitive to mortgage rates, which are affected by interest rates, so they represent about 4% of annual gross domestic product (GDP). The industry itself and your construction business are considered economic activities. What’s Changed, Unchanged In 1 Year: Construction Business The

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Construction Industry Partners with Technology to Overcome Challenges

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We’re facing a lot of challenges. But for our labor-driven construction industry, the shortage of talent is having the biggest impact. We need user-friendly technology solutions and we need them now. Machine-Control Technology: The Construction Industry Partner Excavation is one of the most complex aspects of project work for the construction industry. Becoming an excavation

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OSHA Updates Vaccination Policy for Construction Industry

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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommended construction industry project managers and team leaders encourage COVID-19 vaccinations. The CDC (Centers for Disease Control) suggested onsite vaccination clinics, paid-time-off incentives, and other promotions to increase the number of vaccinated construction workers. To clarify, the general consensus is an employer can require the COVID-19 vaccination as a

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Construction Business Project Delays and Responsibility

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If you’ve bid on and won a project, it’s assumed you understand the risks, including delayed delivery of materials and equipment. As the pandemic proved, you can’t always factor delay risks into a bid. But you can’t bid without some guarantee that you can deliver the project on time and within budget. Contract-wise, you’ve assumed

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