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8 best women’s work boots 2024
April 24, 2024
Timberland Pro, CAT Echo, Double H Women’s Haddie, and LaCrosse Women’s Alpha Thermal are some of the best women’s work boots of 2024.

How to attract construction workers to remote job site locations
April 23, 2024
Incentivizing work, advertising location benefits, and offering more work hours are ways to attract workers to infrastructure projects in remote locations.

Keeping workers amounts to three letters: P-A-Y
April 23, 2024
Construction companies complain about poor worker retention while wages stagnate or decrease. Higher pay and more opportunity will solve this problem.

Upgrades to MetLife Stadium in preparation for 2026 World Cup
April 23, 2024
Renovations on MetLife Stadium in New Jersey for the 2026 FIFA World Cup commenced in January 2023 and are set for completion in May 2025.

Bobcat expands construction product lineup
April 23, 2024
Bobcat’s newest commercial products include forklifts, industrial air compressors, turf renovation equipment, and portable power products.

RENCO blocks provide a lighter and simpler building solution
April 23, 2024
RENCO USA is revolutionizing building construction with lightweight structural blocks for building structures up to five stories.

These new technologies are modernizing the U.S. energy industry
April 23, 2024
From oilfields to 3D modeling and digital twins, new technology and methods resulting from it are upgrading the U.S. energy sector.

Build a winning team with these 5 psychological safety tips
April 18, 2024
Encourage psychological safety among employees by asking for opinions and openly discussing issues. This will bring innovation, lower safety incidents, and more.

Hitachi opens new sustainable HQ in Georgia
April 18, 2024
Hitachi Construction Machinery Americas’ new sustainable headquarters in Georgia utilizes sustainable practices and reuse principles to optimize energy efficiency.

32% of homes are new construction but market is still tight
April 18, 2024
Newly constructed homes were up 32% last year, and the boom continues. U.S. government figures attest to the strength.

Price escalation clauses protect contractors and homeowners
April 18, 2024
COVID-19 impacts on the supply chain brought volatile materials costs not easily absorbed by contractors or owners. Price escalation clauses can protect both.

Unveiling the hidden hurdles: 5 challenges women encounter in construction
April 18, 2024
Ill-fitting PPE, workplace bias, workplace culture, and harassment are some of the biggest challenges women face when entering the construction industry.

Construction backlog declined to 8.1 months in February
April 18, 2024
Contractors are losing confidence in the backlog of work they are facing, according to a recent ABC members’ poll. The biggest contractors have taken the biggest hits.

Cutting down on cannabis use on job sites
April 18, 2024
Cannabis is legal in many states. Random drug tests, encouraging communication, and providing access to resources are easy ways to reduce job site cannabis use.

Stadium projects at a glance
April 18, 2024
CPKC Stadium, Rogers Centre, and Scotiabank Arena are a few stadiums undergoing renovations in North America in 2024.

Health woes plaguing construction workers—and how to prevent them
April 18, 2024
Lung diseases, mental health issues, hearing impairment, and cardiovascular diseases are some of the major health concerns plaguing the construction industry.

Infrastructure upgrades must be addressed
April 18, 2024
U.S. infrastructure is in deplorable shape, but technology exists that is helping to solve this problem.

Tips for getting into the skilled trades
February 29, 2024
A career in the trades offers flexibility, variability, and learning opportunities—but it’s also a high-stress environment with long work hours.

Top 5 causes of construction litigation—and how to avoid them
February 28, 2024
Nonpayment, failure to meet contractual terms, and workplace injuries are some of the most common reasons for construction litigation.

Crane safety becomes a focus for WorkSafeBC after multiple incidents
February 28, 2024
WorkSafeBC initiatives aim to identify and eliminate unsafe work practices and equipment hazards after multiple tower crane incidents in the province.

Working in construction is stressful—Here’s how to manage it
February 21, 2024
Deadlines, budgeting, and physical demands are the most common causes of stress among construction workers—proper nutrition and sleep can help manage stress.

Hydration roundup: Top electrolyte products to keep you hydrated on-site
February 21, 2024
Looking to stay hydrated under the hot summer sun? NUUN, LMNT, Tailwinds Nutrition, and Cymbiotika are a few of our favorite electrolyte drink picks.

Top 8 supplements for construction professionals to improve sleep quality
February 21, 2024
Melatonin isn’t the only sleep aid. Tart cherry, valerian, GABA, chamomile, and CBD are science-backed alternatives that may improve sleep quality.

Is your hard hat a relic?
February 12, 2024
Check the expiration date on your hard hat and never use a hard hat that is expired. Most hard hats are good for up to five years, but yours might need to be replaced sooner.

Your guide to apprenticeships in the skilled trades
February 12, 2024
Apprenticeships are a form of post-secondary education that combines on-the-job training and in-class learning in the trade of your choice.

Nutrient-rich foods for construction workers: Should you eat organ meats?
February 12, 2024
Beef liver, heart, kidneys, and other organs are nutrient-dense meats that can boost brain health, energy, and muscle growth for construction workers.