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Spring Career Fair Recap: Connecting with the Next Generation of Builders

PC Construction

This spring, the PC Team hit the road for a packed season of career fairs, traveling to career-specific construction events across eight states. From the Northeast to the Southeast, we met hundreds of talented students from 16 colleges and universities eager to launch their construction careers. It was inspiring to hear about the many academic pursuits, experiences and overall passion for the industry.

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Exclusive Source of Local Market Cost Data – 90,000+ Line Items for Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction

Job Order Contracting

4BT (Four BT, LLC) is your Exclusive Source of Local Market Cost Data – 90,000+ Line Items for Repair, Renovation, Maintenance, and New Construction. Consider the following What are your primary sources of cost data? How do you ensure currency and completeness of data? Does your data reflect current, local market conditions? How do you manage and share your data?

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More worker benefits can lead to improved mental health, studies show

Construction Dive

Factors including paid medical or family leave correlated with reduced rates of suicide in construction, according to panelists of a recent CPWR webinar.

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Tariffs Likely to Hurt Construction Economy, Experts Say

ENR Construction

"For construction, the outlook worsens for virtually everysector, says economistEd Sullivan.

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What Your Financial Statements Are Telling You—And How to Listen!

Speaker: David Worrell, CFO, Author & Speaker

Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.

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LA breaks ground on $668M G Line busway

Construction Dive

Valley Transit Partners is building the project, which aims to speed up trip times on the bus rapid transit line ahead of the 2028 Olympics.

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60-Ton, $500K Crane Is Stolen from Ohio Power Construction Site

ENR Construction

Keys to Kenworth crane were left in its cab, but machine's below-dashboard GPS and license plates were removed, say police, who are investigating what owner suspects is a planned theft.

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Teal Book to transform government project delivery

Construction Law

Government Project Delivery and the National Infrastructure and Service Transformation Authority (NISTA) have launched The Teal Book as part of a drive to transform project delivery across the public sector. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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ENR Midwest Names SmithGroup Design Firm of the Year

ENR Construction

This blog will comment on all matters related to design and construction in the Midwest.

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Government kickstarts £100 million fusion investment

Construction Law

In what is said to be a first of its kind partnership between a government and the private sector, over 100 million could be invested into the UK fusion energy industry. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details. If you don't have an account, you can get free access to the news on this site and receive a free newsletter onFridays by creating a Newsletter account.

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A Practical Guide to Profitable, Sustainable Construction Strategies

The future of construction is sustainable, efficient, and cost-conscious. This guide offers a practical roadmap for reducing material waste, optimizing energy use, and integrating sustainable design principles. Discover how innovative construction firms are leveraging circular economy strategies, digital tracking, and energy-smart building solutions to reduce expenses and stay ahead of regulatory shifts.

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Fired National Labor Dispute Panel Member Pushes for Reinstatement

ENR Construction

Biden appointee wants full court review of her legal challenge to being removed from her panel role, not set to expire until 2028.

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Environmental regulation reforms to boost growth

Construction Law

A review of environmental regulation commissioned by the department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs rules out the need for a bonfire of the regulations, but says the current system is outdated, inefficient and highly complex. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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Fired NLRB Member Pushes for Reinstatement

ENR Construction

The Biden appointee wants full court review of her legal challenge.

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Controversial authority faces tighter scrutiny

Construction Law

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government has issued Tees Valley Combined Authority (TVCA) with a Best Value Notice (BVN), following publication of the highly critical Tees Valley Review Report in January 2024. To read more of this and every other news story on this site, please log in with your Construction Law membership account details.

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The Funding Blueprint for Your Construction Business – Your Guide to Growth

Take your construction business to the next level with our comprehensive 2025 funding guide! Whether you're managing seasonal cash flow challenges, dealing with unexpected equipment repairs, or planning to scale your operations, securing the right funding is essential for success. This guide explores a range of fast and flexible financing options tailored for construction businesses.

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The New Rules of Commercial Trades

Construction Business Owner

The New Rules of Commercial Trades ccapoccia Thu, 04/03/2025 - 18:28 Today, commercial trades are under pressure to deliver the kind of transparency and responsiveness that customers have come to expect from residential contractors. Residential businesses have spent over a decade perfecting practices like booking confirmations, real-time dispatch updates and reputation management.

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Sweeping new tariffs put future construction projects at risk

Construction Dive

Despite exemptions for key building materials, import taxes announced Wednesday by President Donald Trump could lead to a slowdown in new work, experts say.

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How Wildfire-Resilient Construction Can Shape Los Angeles’ Future

Construction Business Owner

How Wildfire-Resilient Construction Can Shape Los Angeles Future ccapoccia Thu, 04/03/2025 - 18:10 Extreme weather patterns, prolonged droughts and hotter temperatures have created ideal conditions for wildfires year-round. At the same time, urban expansion continues to push development into fire-prone areas, putting more properties and lives at risk.

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Women’s trade organization granted temporary restraining order in DOL, Trump DEI case

Construction Dive

President Donald Trump failed to properly define DEI in his Jan. 20 and Jan. 21 executive orders, Chicago Women in Trades claimed, thus putting its funding at risk.

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How Poor Planning and Budgeting Lead to Construction Cost Overruns

Budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning directly impact construction project outcomes. Inaccurate projections lead to cost overruns and delays. This guide outlines best practices for financial discipline, including forecasting methodologies, resource allocation strategies, and risk mitigation frameworks. Industry leaders recognize that precise financial control is essential for profitability and project stability.