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State of the Construction Industry: September 2019 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Infrastructure construction funding, new overtime rules and the case for modernization through technology among September's biggest news stories.

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String of infrastructure investments underway hints at big 2019

Construction Dive

State and federal initiatives across North America represent some big spends and may help predict what's to come this year.

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AGC Calls for New Infrastructure, Other Relief Measures

Construction Superintendent Magazine

Construction employment decreased in 225, or 62%, out of 358 metro areas between June 2019 and last month despite widespread increases from May to June, according to an analysis of new government data that the Associated General Contractors of America released. Those gains were not enough to erase.

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Federal shutdown threatening some infrastructure projects

Construction Dive

States are holding off on cementing plans for 2019 surface transportation projects since much of their funding has been cut off.

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Integrated Construction Planning, Procurement, and Project Delivery Solution

Job Order Contracting

Consistent delivery of quality repair, renovation, maintenance, and new build projects on time and on budget is possible using an integrated planning, procurement, and project delivery solution. Clarity of Goals. Resources & Facilitation. Team Alignment. Collaboration. Team Culture. Budget and Schedule. Building Outcomes. Journal of.

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State of the Construction Industry: October 2019 Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

An industry push on infrastructure spending, celebrating diversity, new technologies and continued safety incidents highlight top October stories.

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How to Advance Your Safety Strategy With Tech & See Bottom-Line Benefits to Your Operations

Construction Business Owner

According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), in 2019, construction accounted for about one in five worker fatalities in private industry, despite construction representing just 8% of U.S. trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Reducing worker injuries has taken on additional urgency following the $1.2

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