Hurricane Ian Ravages Sanibel Causeway, other Florida infrastructure
On Thursday after the Category 4 storm
had largely moved out of the state, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the Sanibel Causeway will need to be rebuilt, as will parts of the electric grid in Lee County and neighboring Charlotte County. A Florida power outage tracker showed nearly 2 million residents throughout the state were without electricity as of Friday morning. Other infrastructure has been damaged as well. READ MORE
Hurricane Ian Will Further Hike High Demand for Construction Workers
Damage caused by Hurricane Ian’s massive storm surge, flooding and winds will require skilled workers to help the state of Florida rebuild. Staffing the projects to restore the state is easier said than done. Both Florida and the U.S. as a whole have many job openings and few skilled laborers. As some projects in the state halt, they may free tradespeople for other vital work. READ MORE
Why Construction Salaries Will Likely Continue to Boom in 2023 The United States construction industry is as strong as ever and will likely remain quite robust for the foreseeable future. As an example, nearly every single construction contractor recently surveyed by the United States Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index indicated it is likely to enjoy the same or a slightly higher profit margin in the year ahead.READ MORE
Construction Spending Dips, but Contractors Remain Optimistic Nonresidential spending totaled $859.3 billion in August on a seasonally adjusted annualized basis, as private nonresidential spending ticked down 0.1%, while public nonresidential construction spending decreased 0.8%.READ MORE
Want to Be a Better Construction Manager? Be More Approachable Though few know it, the truth is a physician’s bedside manner shapes the likelihood of a medical malpractice lawsuit. Approachability and kindness go a long way in establishing and maintaining the rapport necessary for successful professional and social relations.READ MORE
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