BMO Centre expansion is nearly complete, opening set for June
The BMO Centre expansion morphs the venue into a modern entertainment and convention spot. The facility is now an updated pillar of the Arts District.
Construction
7 money saving tips for contractors
Contractors’ profits are often thin. Avoiding activity lags, using local suppliers, avoiding scope creep, and using tech can help contractors boost profits.
Teaching kids their AECs: 10 construction books for kids
Want to teach your child about construction? Pete The Cat: Construction Destruction and Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site are two books to start with.
Fall safety violators targeted by OSHA
OSHA has cracked down on fall safety violators and is taking contractors to task over safety violations, sometimes even forcing compliance.
Emerging risks outlined in survey
A report from HKA highlights the state of construction disputes around the world—most of which are completely preventable.
Blackline Safety Corp wins $2.7 million job with U.S. energy provider
Blackline’s tech features, including broad real-time connectivity, wearable devices, enhanced safety features and more, led to it winning the large contract.
How to attract construction workers to remote job site locations
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
Construction companies complain about poor worker retention while wages stagnate or decrease. Higher pay and more opportunity will solve this problem.
Bobcat expands construction product lineup
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
RENCO USA is revolutionizing building construction with lightweight structural blocks for building structures up to five stories.
Price escalation clauses protect contractors and homeowners
COVID-19 impacts on the supply chain brought volatile materials costs not easily absorbed by contractors or owners. Price escalation clauses can protect both.
Construction backlog declined to 8.1 months in February
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…
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