U.S. construction starts should continue to grow for the rest of the year, despite economic and geopolitical headwinds, according to a Dodge Data & Analytics report. Most of that positivity stems from the amount of projects sitting in backlog, or projects that are planned but not yet begun, said Dodge Chief Economist Richard Branch during
a mid-year construction outlook webinar last week...READ MORE
As the workplace continues to rearrange itself in the wake of the pandemic, burnout has taken its toll. An October survey from the Society for Human Resources Management showed that employees who stayed put during the Great Resignation were struggling to complete their work, more frustrated and less loyal to their organizations — READ MORE
Cybersecurity Remains Big Concern for Trillion-Dollar Construction Industry Cybersecurity is a concern for all businesses, including the trillion-dollar construction industry. The risk of cybersecurity attacks in construction is higher than in other sectors.READ MORE
'Be so good they can't deny you,' GC tells other women in construction Christina Oden is paving the way for women in a typically male-dominated industry. As the founder and president of New York City general contractor OMD Corp., Oden has built or remodeled over 50 restaurants and hotels in the area, including The Brooklyn Chophouse, The Playboy Club and 1 Oak nightclub. READ MORE
Improve Your Onboarding to Increase Engagement and Retention In the construction industry, a strategic onboarding process can mean the difference between the success or failure of your new hire. Having a solid onboarding plan will put your team and your new employee on track for success.READ MORE
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