There’s been a largely unfocused effort across the industry to try to bridge the workforce gap, but two retail giants recently announced that they are putting their money where their mouth is and committing their time and money to the effort. Construction jobs are an often overlooked profession that can pay very well without the requirement of getting a college degree.
Read moreWho Should Have Access to Your Construction Project Software?
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Setting up the software environment for construction projects in your organization should be fast and easy. Learn how to get started and align it with your company & team structure.
Read moreAverage Hourly Wage of Elevator Installers, By State
Elevator installers and repairers do exactly that, install and repair elevators. As specific as the job is, it's actually the highest paid construction trade that doesn't require anything more than a high school diploma. The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) states that the job outlook for the profession is expected to increase by 12% through the year 2026, which is higher than average.
Read more[Infographic] How Real Time Data is Changing the Construction Industry
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The construction industry uses too much paper. Ignoring any environmental impacts that may cause, the continued widespread use of paper in the industry is terrible for productivity and efficiency. Construction companies are burdening their employees with tedious paperwork instead of allowing them to excel at their actual jobs. It also greatly hampers collaboration with other team members or customers.
Read moreOSHA Sets Enforcement Date for New Beryllium Exposure Limit in Construction
First announced in January 2017, OSHA’s new beryllium exposure limit for construction workers was originally supposed to be in full effect on March 12, 2018. The administration just announced last Friday that the new enforcement date for the rule will be May 11, 2018.
Read moreIs Climate Affecting The Construction Industry?
The following is a guest post written by Laurence Banville, Esq.
With much talk about climate change both politically and socially, citizens and the business world have started to calculate the way in which climate change will alter how we live and work. In the past, the construction industry has made a number of speculations about how it would change as the planet gets warmer, however, changes have only started coming in light of the rising temperatures and their effects on the industry.
Read more10 Mistakes Construction Companies Should Avoid Making on Their Websites
As the construction industry moves further away from handshake deals and getting work solely based on relationships, the importance of marketing your construction company outside your core customers is becoming more and more important. While many companies still don’t have a website, most have at least some sort of online presence.
Read moreAverage Hourly Wage of Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers, By State
Reinforcing Iron and Rebar Workers, commonly referred to as "rod busters," are responsible for positioning and tying reinforcing steel rebar, cables, and mesh for use in concrete. Rebar workers are usually also responsible for bending and cutting the reinforcement material.
Read more52-Story Building Demolition in New York Could Be Tallest Demo Ever
We’ve seen a lot of huge demolitions since Construction Junkie began in 2015, including an entire New York City block and a 27 story high rise in China that was never used, but we’ve never seen a demolition as massive as the one JPMorgan Chase announced they are going to start on their existing 52-story headquarters in Manhattan, New York City.
Read more2018 Winners of Most Innovative Products at World of Concrete Announced
Over the years, the World of Concrete has become one of the premier construction events across the country. The name may make you think it’s strictly related to concrete, but the truth is that anyone in the industry can find value in attending the massive event. Each year, the Most Innovative Products featured at the World of Concrete are chosen and Hanley Wood, a construction information and marketing company, recently announced the winners.
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