Large contractors are always on the hunt for the locations with the most amount of work and, according to a new report, they don’t have to really spread too thin to have a chance at most of it.
Read moreHow NASA Plans to Start Building in Space in the Next 3 Years (Possibly)
3D printing technologies have significantly improved over the past few years and some have even made it to the jobsite. Not to be outdone, NASA, your favorite America space exploration organization, has announced a plan to being building and manufacturing in low-Earth orbit.
Read moreNew US DOL Apprenticeship Expansion Excludes Construction Industry
In 2017, President Trump signed an executive order expanding the role of apprenticeships in America, in hopes that it would help build the workforce in many skilled trades. In late June, the US Department of Labor (DOL) announced yet another expansion, but this time it left out the construction industry.
Read moreThe Best Construction Podcast of 2019 [RESULTS]
Construction Junkie's 5th Annual Best Construction Podcast Competition has officially come to an end and the results have been tallied. It was a very exciting competition this year, with several very strong competitors pulling in tons of votes.
Read moreReport: Modular Construction Can Cut Project Timelines in Half
via “Modular construction: From projects to products” by McKinsey & Company
Modular Construction has been touted for years as a major disruptor in the construction industry, but the building method has been slow to take off as expected. We’ve recently seen a spike in demand for modular building, especially in the hotel and multi-family housing sectors, which has been driving many new projects across the world. A recent report highlights the trends and potential time and cost savings the method could provide.
Read moreNew Report Highlights 4 Under-the-Radar Health Hazards in Construction
We all know – or, at least, should know – about construction’s Fatal Four Hazards: Falls, Struck-by, Caught-in or Between, and Electrical. Those hazards get most of the attention in most safety training courses in construction and rightfully so, they contribute to a large majority of all deaths on the jobsite. A recent study, however, highlights the need to take certain health hazards more seriously, due to their long term effects.
Read moreThe Construction Record Podcast Keeps Canada Up-To-Date With Industry News
Construction Junkie’s annual Best Construction Podcast Competition is underway for 2019 and the voting booth is officially open. As part of the contest this year, we will be highlighting one of the contest’s nominees each week. The final podcast in our contest to be highlighted is The Construction Record Podcast.
Read moreThe Builtcast Podcast Dives Deep on Interviews with Construction Industry Leaders
Construction Junkie’s annual Best Construction Podcast Competition is underway for 2019 and the voting booth is officially open. As part of the contest this year, we will be highlighting one of the contest’s nominees each week. This week we highlight Builtcast.
Read more68 Million Year Old Triceratops Fossils Found on Denver Construction Site
Finding ancient or strange items on a jobsite can be extremely exciting, especially when dinosaurs are involved. Contractors in Colorado recently uncovered quite the surprise when they unearthed some ancient fossils.
Read moreContractor Conflicts Podcasts Give Legal Advice for Construction Project Owners
Construction Junkie’s annual Best Construction Podcast Competition is underway for 2019 and the voting booth is officially open. As part of the contest this year, we will be highlighting one of the contest’s nominees each week. This week we highlight Contractor Conflicts Podcast.
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