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OpinionI’m a construction exec who voted for Harris. But I see silver linings for our industry under Trump.
Former Congressman Patrick E. Murphy sees less red tape, incentives for permit approvals and a push for innovation as positives for builders.
By Patrick E. Murphy • Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Sponsored by FARO TechnologiesOvercoming 3 key collaborative barriers by embracing digital jobsites
Address common problems hindering collaboration and communication between on and off-site teams.
Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Sponsored by National Center for Construction Education and ResearchInvesting in your foremen
A training solution like NCCER's Construction Foreman Certification Program can help fill knowledge gaps.
Nov. 18, 2024 -
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Confusion, lack of clarity over head gear poses safety risks
Employers, workers and safety officials aren’t often on the same page about appropriate head protection, a new study finds.
By Keith Loria • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Construction injury rate drops to lowest in over a decade
Seven out of 19 measured industries had higher incidence rates than construction in 2023.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Opinion // Business Matters
What makes a great people manager?
The industry’s best leaders have a high level of emotional intelligence, writes a construction consultant.
By Chad Prinkey • Nov. 14, 2024 -
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Q&ADPR upgrades jobsite restroom offerings
Better facilities make workers feel valued, according to the self-perform leader for the firm’s Northwest region.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 13, 2024 -
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Heat SafetyTrump White House likely to abandon OSHA heat safety rule
The new administration will probably let the standard die, experts say, but some other form of guidance could emerge instead.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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OpinionMy career success started with an apprenticeship
New Jersey ironworker and business leader Joseph Merlino says that young people need more paths to the trades.
By Joseph N. Merlino • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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4 employment actions to expect under a second Trump presidency
Employers are likely to see immigration raids, agency chair replacements and a slowing in regulatory activity, experts at Littler predicted.
By Emilie Shumway • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Deep DiveStuff that can kill you: Contractors pivot to new ways of tracking jobsite safety
Standard metrics may mask potential issues, but construction leaders have leveraged fresh methods to record data and abate hazards.
By Zachary Phillips • Nov. 5, 2024 -
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Sponsored by International Union of Painters and Allied TradesBreaking barriers and building futures: IUPAT leads the way at Tradeswomen Build Nations Conference
5,000 tradeswomen gathered in New Orleans for the TWBN Conference, celebrating progress and unity in the trades.
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Column // Help WantedNational Building Museum event gets kids excited about construction
The Big Build, held in Washington, D.C., provides families with hands-on experiences to learn about construction and engineering.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Contractors announce hirings, promotions: October 2024
A new CFO for Leopardo Construction, a new president at Sundt and specialty sector moves in energy, manufacturing and water round out the latest news.
By Construction Dive Staff • Oct. 31, 2024 -
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Economic ReportsConstruction job openings fall post-Helene
Economists say the hurricane temporarily suppressed the number of open construction positions across the Southeast at the end of September.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 30, 2024 -
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Q&AApprenticeships help workers see construction as their first choice
To combat the labor shortage, John Mielke, senior director of apprenticeship for ABC, says contractors need to provide more on-ramps to careers in the industry.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 24, 2024 -
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Q&AConstruction CEO helps other women make connections
Engineer and business owner Schillivia Baptiste is committed to bringing more workers from underrepresented groups into AEC jobs.
By Jennifer Goodman • Oct. 23, 2024 -
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Construction leaders form executive council on suicide prevention
Some of the biggest names in the industry have created a group to meet quarterly on how to improve mental health offerings.
By Zachary Phillips • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Construction Inclusion WeekInclusion Week 2024: Contractors double down on diversity
Even as DEI efforts have faced backlash in business, education and the courts, construction leaders continued their push to make the industry more inclusive.
By Construction Dive Staff • Oct. 21, 2024 -
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Q&A // Election 2024Politics in the workplace can become a nightmare for employers
Employers and HR teams must contend with a polarized electorate — also known as their employees — as the November U.S. election nears.
By Justin Bachman • Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Q&A // Construction Inclusion WeekRound Table: Has Inclusion Week made a difference?
Construction Dive talks with sponsors of the event to learn whether the sector has made strides in welcoming a broader array of workers.
By Construction Dive Staff • Updated Oct. 18, 2024 -
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Election 2024Harris, Trump nail down construction endorsements
As the election draws near, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have earned nods from organizations across the building industry.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 17, 2024 -
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Q&A // Construction Inclusion WeekTo improve diversity, help people get in the room: VC leader
Clelia Warburg Peters, managing partner of an $88 million fund, talks about the contech environment and welcoming different perspectives when they land on your doorstep.
By Matthew Thibault • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Q&A // Construction Inclusion WeekAt Shawmut, DEI is anything but a passing fad
Marianne Monte, chief people officer at the contractor where 35% of workers are women, talks about why Construction Inclusion Week is here to stay.
By Joe Bousquin • Oct. 16, 2024 -
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Family of employee killed in Baltimore work zone sues contractor, drivers
In March 2023, motorists killed six construction workers on I-695. Now one of their families is suing the drivers, the state and the road builder.
By Zachary Phillips • Updated Oct. 17, 2024
