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Increasing Mental Health Awareness, Safety in Construction With Technology

Mike Merrill

September 8, 2021

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There’s one critical safety element that the construction industry often overlooks – mental health.

Construction Workforce Shortages Reach Pre-Pandemic Levels

Eighty-Nine Percent of Contractors Are Having a Hard Time Finding Craft Workers, While 88 Percent of Firms Are Experiencing Project Delays and 93 Percent Are Affected by Rising Materials Prices

September 8, 2021

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AGC and Autodesk's survey results underscore how the coronavirus pandemic has created constraints on the demand for work even as it limits the number of workers available to hire.

Construction Industry Adds 11,000 Jobs In July, Nonresidential Employment Still Trailing

Association Officials Urged Congress to Pass the New, Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill to Boost Demand for Nonresidential Construction and Create Needed Commercial Construction Career Opportunities

August 9, 2021

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The construction industry added 11,000 jobs between June and July but nonresidential construction employment remains far below pre-pandemic levels.

The Cost of Doing Business…From Home

WHILE THERE ARE GRIEVANCES THAT COME WITH GOING BACK TO THE OFFICE, THE COST OF EXCLUSIVELY WORKING FROM HOME MAY BE TOO HIGH TO PAY.

Stevie Ray

July 26, 2021

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Now that the pandemic is turning a corner, the big question is whether employees should return to in-person workplaces. Even though there are definite benefits to distance working, many business leaders are short-sighted about this issue.

Four Reasons to Consider Panelized EIFS

IF YOU’RE LOOKING FOR A SPEEDY CONSTRUCTION PROCESS, QUALITY CONTROL, DESIGN FLEXIBILITY AND A COST-EFFICIENT OPTION, PANELIZED EIFS MAY BE THE RIGHT CALL FOR YOUR NEXT PROJECT.

Rick Bunting

July 23, 2021

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Prefabrication is undoubtedly changing the way construction professionals specify and build. While some GC’s and design professionals fear the process is complex, costly, and/or time-consuming, even more are enjoying its benefits, especially in terms of panelized EIFS façades.

AD Gypsum Supply Division Offers Industry Insights, Looks Ahead During Virtual Spring Meeting

July 6, 2021

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AD hosted its 2021 Gypsum Supply Division Virtual Spring Meeting, offering members and suppliers a multi-day agenda filled with informative industry speakers and collaborative sessions.

How to Step Outside Your Comfort Zone in Challenging Times

THERE’S A REASON OUR INDUSTRY IS RESILIENT. WHEN WE FACE HARD TIMES, WE STEP OUT OF OUR COMFORT ZONE AND PERSEVERE. HERE’S HOW YOU CAN DO THAT TODAY.

Mark Fly

June 23, 2021

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You’ve probably done this before—maybe leaping before you looked. Like winning the low bid and living to regret it.

Western Specialty Contractors to Host FREE Workshop on Navigating Today’s Construction Climate

Sika and Rooftech/Pavetech Consultants to participate in June 16 online event

June 14, 2021

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The façade restoration experts at WSC, along with Rooftech/Pavetech Consultants and Sika, are hosting a FREE online workshop 1-2:30 p.m. CST on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 to discuss how building owners and facility managers can navigate the current construction climate and keep their capital and operational projects on track.

Now is the Time to Promote the Skilled Trades

Steve Kleber

June 14, 2021

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During the past several years, there has been continuing concern about the scarcity of trade professionals. And how our industry can increase interest in careers within these professions. While many programs have been introduced to promote the home and building product channel as a viable — and rewarding — career path, these initiatives deserve further commitment.

Nonresidential Construction Outlays Drop In April as Work Declines Amid Supply-Chain Woes, Soaring Costs

Construction Officials Say New Infrastructure Funding, Tariff Relief and Measures to Reduce Manufacturing and Delivery Delays for Key Materials Needed to Jump Start Nonresidential Activity

June 4, 2021

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Nonresidential construction spending in April declined for the fifth-straight month to a two-year low as demand waned for numerous public and private project categories in the face of lengthening production and delivery times for materials, along with fast-rising prices for many items, according to an analysis of new federal construction spending data by the Associated General Contractors of America.