Unfortunately, construction work has every element needed to be hazardous to your mental health: People who die by suicide have mental health problems, but other conditions can add to at-risk mental health, such as anxiety, drug/alcohol misuse, and trauma. Pay attention to warning signs of suicidal behaviors and risks: The fact that suicide risk is […]
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The future looks greener. And for investors, the microgrid market from 2023-2028 will be very green indeed. The global microgrid market was about $28,781.63 million USD in 2021. It is anticipated to reach $63,365.02 million USD by 2028. It’s likely 2023 may be a pivotal year for construction industry microgrid development. As microgrid development becomes
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In November 2022, in-office occupancy increased to its highest level since 2020. But commercial construction is anticipated to decline because of the deflated tech market, according to construction journalist Sebastian Obando. “Be conservative” with investment in the office sector, advises one real estate research professional. Even though more remote workers are heading back to the
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SOSDY: Same old situation; different year. And maybe that’s a good thing because we don’t want nor need another 2020. Construction starts should be similar to 2022. Dodge Data & Analytics Chief Economist Richard Branch says it may feel like a recession for parts of the construction industry, but nothing like the Great Recession (December
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If you study construction trends, forecasts, and challenges, you may feel a lot of confusion. There are many seemingly inconsistent predictions for 2023. All 2023 predictions/contradictions have legitimacy based on facts and analyses. The best we can do is continue to read what’s shared by reputable sources and apply our own, local economics knowledge and
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Diesel exhaust fluid is not a fuel additive – it’s stored in separate tanks – but we add it to construction business project site equipment fuel. It’s injected into diesel vehicles’ exhaust streams to reduce harmful emissions by as much as 90%. The process itself is known as selective catalytic reduction (SCR). If you run
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The Build America Buy America Act, developed in November 2021, defined a domestic content procurement preference for all federally funded infrastructure projects developed after May 14, 2022. Will Build America Buy America negatively impact the construction industry? Maybe, but the positive outcomes should eventually outweigh the challenges. Companies working on infrastructure projects appealed to lawmakers…for a waiver
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It’s the time of year when decorating construction jobsites and construction business offices in the Americas is what we do. It’s an annual morale booster like none other. From small trees to elaborate architectural lighting displays, on-the-job construction projects can share the excitement of our winter holidays. Share your team’s creativity by entering Construction Dive’s Holiday Lights
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Many construction business firms are family-owned and operated. There are plenty of variables and challenges to construction company management these days, but one thing’s for sure: Today’s building and supply chain environment works nothing like your grandparents’ or parents’. A construction business legacy is an advantage. But IndustryDive and studioID say legacy software for supply chain solutions can
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Construction materials substitutions are often a key cause of conflict between contractors, architects, and clients. In a spring 2022 webinar, New Home Trends Institute (NHTI) Manager Allie Martin shared information about exterior construction materials and design trends for residential indoor-outdoor lifestyles. Three of those evaluations and their findings were: 1. Re-Think Exterior Construction Materials Spending The
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