How to Create an Inclusive Culture for Women in Construction

By Holly Welles There’s no denying that America continues to struggle with gender representation in the workplace. That’s evident in how the construction industry employs...

It’s Now or Never for Health and Safety Tech Adoption in...

by Jamie Griffiths There are 11.2 million people working in the construction industry across the United States and, according to the Workplace Injury Statistics report...

Tips for Finding Alternative Building Materials for Projects

Bricks and concrete may be the standard for construction, but they're not the only materials available today. With growing environmental concerns and supply chain...

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...

How to Navigate Project Slowdowns in Post-COVID-19 Contracts

The COVID-19 pandemic is sweeping the world, and nearly every industry is trying to learn how to navigate this new normal. The construction industry,...
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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...

How to Support Remote Work in the Back Office

By Holly Welles As COVID-19 continues to spread across the continental U.S., more businesses shut their doors to the public. The construction industry, despite its...
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How Turner Construction Company Supports and Recruits Women in Construction

By Michaela Coston When I started at Auburn University, I hadn’t anticipated I’d graduate with a degree in building science and a career in construction....

Social Distancing: Technologies to help with staying apart to be safe

By Holly Welles The U.S. continues to battle the spread of COVID-19, impacting the way nearly every industry operates. Many states and cities have shut...

COVID-19: Impact Project Performance

As you have undoubtedly heard, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting the global construction industry. Notably, as of March 17, Boston halted all construction jobs in the city...