Digital solutions to bidding could win your next contract
SmartBid, PlanHub, and ProContractor are a few construction bidding platforms that help manage estimates, proposals, and bid submissions, among other tasks.
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Bobcat breaks ground on $300M manufacturing facility in Mexico
Bobcat's $300M Mexico facility will boost production by 20%, create 600-800 jobs, and feature sustainable, LEED Silver-certified technology.
Balancing work and life on the road in the skilled trades
Consistency, sleep, a healthy diet, and keeping in touch with family are a few strategies to maintain balance on the road.
14 tips to prevent lower back pain in a physically-demanding career
Reduce lower back pain with effective strategies that rebalance your muscles, reduce inflammation, and help you move better.
Construction Suicide Prevention Week: An industry-wide effort to save lives
Construction Suicide Prevention Week is September 9-13 to raise awareness about the alarming mental health challenges the industry faces.
Makita 18V LXT Crown Stapler: Everything you need to know
Lightweight design and easy-to-use controls make the Makita 18V LXT Crown Stapler a solid choice for beginners and pros alike.
Google to build data center campus in north central Indiana
Google's $2B Fort Wayne data center will create 200 jobs, enhance the local grid with clean energy, and support Google's 24/7 renewable energy goals by…
8 construction companies named in TIME’s ‘Most Sustainable’ list
Canadian firms Stantec and WSP topped the list, which also featured companies from Spain, Italy, France, and the Netherlands.
OSHA soliciting comments on proposed new heat safety regs
OSHA is soliciting public comments on its proposed new heat safety regulations to protect workers from heat-related injuries and illnesses.
Chicago Bears unveil $4.7 billion stadium replacement plan
The 70,000-seat fixed-roof facility will be located near the Chicago lakefront and create 43,000 construction jobs.
A contractor’s etiquette lesson: to be a neighborly contractor, love your neighbors
Being realistic with project schedules, following local building codes, and mitigating excess noise are easy ways to be a neighborly contractor.
Want to look good and feel better? The benefits of hiking for construction professionals
Hiking is a low-cost way to reduce stress, improve heart health, lose weight, and feel happier.
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