California DVBE Program a Success Story for Disabled Veterans

California’s Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) program stands out as a beacon of success at a time when veteran-owned businesses often struggle to gain...

Next-generation Safety Rails Are Changing the Construction Industry

By Debra Hilmerson Two-by-four and lightweight steel construction safety guardrails are gradually becoming things of the past as more general contractors adopt more durable systems...

6 Ways GCs Can Keep Projects on Schedule

By Emily Newton General contractors can use a few key tactics to keep projects on schedule easily. These tips can help you reduce pesky delays...

Turner Construction to Pilot Volvo EC230 Electric Excavator as Part of...

One of the largest construction services companies in the world is testing one of the largest battery-electric machines in the world. Turner Construction Company is...

4K Time-Lapse: Chicago Fire FC’s Performance Center Complete Build

For over two years, EarthCam documented Pepper Construction's development of this state-of-the-art facility, capturing tens of thousands of high-quality images in this 4K time-lapse. The new performance...

The Complete Guide to Adding Temporary Power on Construction Jobsites

Temporary power is essential for construction site operations, so it is important to know where to start. Construction site power varies from one project...
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Which U.S. Regions Face the Most Persistent Skilled Labor Shortage?

By Holly Welles The United States has one of the biggest construction markets globally, hitting $1.31 trillion in value in 2019—a $400 billion increase since...

8 Questions Contractors Should Ask to Choose the Right VoIP Provider

Many contractors have switched to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems from traditional phone landlines to run their businesses more efficiently. This is because...

Drone Safety on the Jobsite

By Teari Tennon When a large company is looking into starting a drone program, objections may arise around risk. Safety personnel, lawyers, or executives may...

The Pandemic’s Impact: What To Expect

By Roger Duncan and Michael E. Webber The impact of the pandemic on construction in the future will most likely accelerate the role of robotics...