Construction Workforce Construction Job Gains Rose in June, Jobless Rate Picture Mixed Tom Ichniowski July 5, 2019 No Comments Construction added 21,000 jobs in June, up from gain of 5,000 the previous month.Read More
2019 2Q Cost Report Construction Staff May Be Set for 4% Raises in 2019 Bruce Buckley July 3, 2019 No Comments Big demand fuels trend for key specialists, surveys say, but more prospects want work-life balance.Read More
2019 2Q Cost Report Checking For Signs of Slowdown in a Growth Market Gary J. Tulacz July 3, 2019 No Comments Will rising materials prices and labor costs blunt the growth in the building sector?Read More
Construction Workforce Contractors, Unions Split Over Proposed New Apprenticeship Rule Tom Ichniowski June 26, 2019 4 Comments Building trades praise rule's construction exemption, but AGC, ABC want industry to be included.Read More
Resilient Infrastructure Could Save $4.2 Trillion Study Calculates the Cost-Benefit of Hardening Pam Radtke Russell June 25, 2019 No Comments The World Bank report says making infrastructure strong, more able to respond to natural disasters and regular stressors saves $4 to every $1 spent.Read More
Analysts Point to Contract Terms To Cut E&C Investment Risks Debra K. Rubin June 20, 2019 One Comment With recent project execution issues and results surprises among publicly traded engineering and construction firms, some question traditional industry business models.Read More
New Study Says Cost of Megaprojects Rising Quickly in US Johanna Knapschaefer June 19, 2019 3 Comments New study says an urgent need for infrastructure is driving growth in megaprojects, but they are not always well managedRead More
Viewpoint: New Thinking About Diversity Can Boost Innovation Diana C. Mendes June 19, 2019 No Comments How firms can reframe diversity from an obligation to a competitive advantageRead More
Managing and Measuring Getting Benched: Why We Need Key Performance Indicators in Construction Now Jim Lynch June 6, 2019 No Comments There’s a saying: “What gets measured gets done.”Read More
Construction Equipment Goes Electric, But Hurdles Remain Jeff Rubenstone June 5, 2019 No Comments Manufacturers see potential in battery-powered equipment and push for industry adoption.Read More