Key Steps in Selecting and Implementing Systems
Key steps to selecting and implementing a new system include having a cross organizational technology council; having clear project scope and milestones; using a
Open Source Tool Seeks to Drive Emissions Reduction
A new open source tool that will help construction companies identify and reduce carbon emissions is currently being pilot tested by U.K.-based developer Costain
House Passes Legislation to Block ‘Blacklisting’ Rule
In February, the U.S. House of representatives passed H.J. Res. 37 to block implementation of Executive Order 13673, known as the “blacklisting” rule, through
What’s the best advice a fellow member of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has given you, and how has it impacted your business?
What’s the best advice a fellow member of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has given you, and how has it impacted your business?
Final Rule Revises EEO Framework for National Apprenticeship Act
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration issued a final rule updating the equal employment opportunity regulations that impact the
Kentucky and Missouri Become Right to Work States
Kentucky and Missouri recently passed legislation that prevents workers from being required to join a labor union in order to accept or maintain a job, making them
USGBC Announces Top 10 Countries For LEED
China took first place on the U.S. Green Building Council’s list of the Top 10 Countries for LEED, which highlights countries outside the United States that are
OSHA Issues Recommended Practices for Safety Programs
OSHA recently issued “Recommended Practices for Safety and Health Programs in Construction,” a document intended to help small and medium contractors that may
Six Tips for Attracting Millennial Workers to the Construction Industry
Jobs in construction are growing, as is the number of new entrants to the workforce. Companies can narrow the gap by adapting new approaches for attracting millennials.
Encourage Employee Engagement to Attract and Retain Millennial Employees
Millennials make up 38 percent of the current workforce, but are expected to account for 75 percent of the U.S. labor pool. Today’s savvy forward-thinking employers
Equip Construction Managers to Minimize Safety Risks
Construction managers help shoulder the responsibility of safety, ensuring the appropriate measures have been integrated into all aspects of the construction process.
Construction Management Resolutions for 2017
Nothing can stop you this year except you. We’ve compiled a toolset of principles and skills to engineer 2017 in your favor.
The Number One Way to Ruin Expensive Devices
Phones charge faster and better using the charger that came with it. Each device has its own power requirements and unique relationship with the charger to ensure
Technology and Software Rundown: Week of February 20, 2017
This week’s rundown features a boom lift operator safety system, image capture and mapping, new software for accounting and project management, subcontractor management
Construction Input Prices Surge to Start 2017, ABC Says
Construction input prices collectively rose by 1 percent on a monthly basis and 3.8 percent on a year-over-year basis. This represents the fastest year-over-year
Construction Executive Launches Free Mobile App
Construction Executiveis introducing a free mobile app for Apple, Android, Kindle devices and the web. Simply scan the QR code or search for "Construction Executive
Financial Statement Red Flags to Detect Internal Theft: Construction Contractors Can Minimize Financial Damage by Recognizing Fraud
The first line of defense against financial statement fraud is the implementation of systems, policies and controls intended to safeguard an organization and deter
Mandatory Paid Sick Leave: A New Compliance Requirement for Contractors
DOL’s final rule establishing paid sick leave for federal contractors took effect January 1, 2017. Construction contractors that bid on and perform federally funded
Construction Executive Launches Free Mobile App
Construction Executiveis introducing a free mobile app for Apple, Android, Kindle devices and the web. Simply scan the QR code or search for "Construction Executive
The Rise of Marketing Automation Tools
Marketing automation apps can help internal marketing and sales teams develop a more comprehensive, streamlined communication strategy, and by sending timely, relevant
Find the Best Mobile Construction App in 2017
As contractors continue to adopt mobile technology and as mobile applications continue to hit the market, they should know that the best applications allow everyone