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2 years after George Floyd's death: progress yet 'unfulfilled promises' in construction
"I'm working with people who at least aren't openly racist" anymore, one worker said. Construction pros reflect on what's changed — and hasn't — since 2020.
Joe Bousquin • May 23, 2022 -
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The Stop WOKE Act may put a 'strategic pause' on DEI efforts
If the controversial legislation goes into effect as written, it will dampen and in some instances end employer efforts to foster growth.
Katie Clarey • May 19, 2022 -
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Why modular has not clicked in commercial construction
Offsite building techniques should be a boon for the industry, but modular's market share in North America is under 6%. Why?
Sebastian Obando • March 23, 2022 -
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Amazon is slowing its fulfillment center spend. What's next?
Heightened demand put Amazon's distribution buildout into overdrive. To speed up delivery and limit costs, it will have to invest more.
Max Garland • March 18, 2022 -
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Hoarding, ghost orders and pop-up warehouses: construction's new supply chain playbook
Material prices have hit a 35-year high. Here's what contractors are doing to survive inflation.
Joe Bousquin • Feb. 23, 2022 -
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4 inflation-coping strategies employed by top US corporations
Executives in several sectors describe how they aim to shield profits against rising prices.
Jim Tyson • Feb. 15, 2022 -
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7 trends likely to shape HR in 2022
Nearly two years into the pandemic, the continued relevance of COVID-19 is reshaping the workplace for the long term.
Emilie Shumway • Jan. 20, 2022 -
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Are digital twins the future of urban planning?
Digital 3D models can help city leaders plan for the future, but their value will depend on the data.
Adina Solomon • Nov. 3, 2021 -
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Amtrak plans major expansion by 2035 if federal infrastructure bill passes
The plan would connect small towns, reduce inequalities and boost development, housing and jobs in cities — but those ambitions face hurdles.
Dan Zukowski • Nov. 2, 2021 -
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Food, beverage manufacturers hungry for new plant construction
Major brands like PepsiCo and Nestle plan to translate increasing sales during the COVID-19 pandemic into expansions.
Megan Poinski • Nov. 2, 2021 -
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Construction's career crisis: Keeping workers on site and in the industry
Climbing out of the labor shortage requires training new leadership, changing jobsite culture and investing in technology and safety, experts say.
Zachary Phillips • Nov. 1, 2021 -
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Construction's career crisis: Can the industry attract millennials and Gen Z?
Younger workers want flexibility and higher pay, and contractors are trying a variety of tactics to recruit them.
Ryan Golden • Oct. 27, 2021 -
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Construction's career crisis: Recruiters target young workers driving the Great Resignation
An increasing number of job seekers are open to something new. The trouble is, few are likely to set their sights on construction.
Ryan Golden • Oct. 25, 2021 -
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Construction's career crisis: How did we get here?
Experts weigh in on the factors that made construction a profession for "someone else's kid," and the long road ahead to fix it.
Zachary Phillips • Oct. 20, 2021 -
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After years of 'Made in China,' suppliers look to alternatives
The risks of single sourcing from China have been brewing for years, but they bubbled up even more during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 19, 2021 -
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Pricing insanity: Material costs escalate, driving contractor desperation
Amid unprecedented supply chain challenges, firms locked into contracts based on last year's prices are feeling the heat.
Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Oct. 18, 2021 -
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What does Katerra's demise mean for the contech and modular industries?
The company was supposed to revolutionize construction. Instead, it went bankrupt when it couldn't convince developers and builders to move away from their traditional subcontractors.
Sebastian Obando • Oct. 13, 2021 -
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Construction's diversity numbers are awful. Here's how 3 contractors are improving theirs.
Leaders from PCL, Turner & Townsend and XL Construction detail the strategies they are using to tackle the issue.
Joe Bousquin • Oct. 12, 2021 -
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Construction Inclusion Week: Why 6 top CEOs are drawing a line on hate
Set for Oct. 18-22, the initiative is aimed at helping contractors "move the needle" on diversity and equity on jobsites, according to the leaders of some of the country's largest construction firms.
Joe Bousquin • Oct. 5, 2021 -
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Is climate change a worker safety issue?
Many employers do not have plans in place to deal with workplace hazards presented by extreme weather events.
Ryan Golden • Sept. 28, 2021 -
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Is construction at high risk for COVID-19? It depends on how you look at it.
There have been persistent contradictions between states' coronavirus metrics and the experiences reported by contractors on jobsites.
Joe Bousquin • Sept. 9, 2021 -
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The war for talent: How contractors battle for workers
The industry's labor shortage has escalated into a full-blown crisis since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's what some firms are doing to compete.
Robyn Griggs Lawrence • Sept. 7, 2021 -
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Contractors caught between vaccine hesitancy and owner mandates
Construction firms are scrambling to meet client requests for 100% vaccinated jobsites as the COVID-19 delta variant surges across the country.
Joe Bousquin • Aug. 24, 2021 -
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With mask, vaccine mandates on the rise, employers have options — but consistency is key
Whatever employers choose, inconsistent enforcement is a "recipe for disaster," according to an attorney.
Ryan Golden • Aug. 12, 2021 -
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Paid leave proves critical for talent retention
Since the COVID-19 pandemic began, women have dropped out of the workforce in droves. Here's why.
Caroline Colvin • Aug. 9, 2021
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