Author: Admin
-
Streamlining Payroll Management in the Construction Industry
In construction, two words send a chill down the spine of even the most seasoned contractors: “payroll mistakes.” The construction industry is notorious for having complicated and error-prone payroll processing. Between workers on multiple job sites, varying pay rates and numerous exemptions, getting payroll right is a major challenge. And when you factor in mistakes…
-
30 Non-Material Gift Ideas | Young House Love
I recently read that Ina Garten likes to give “disappearing gifts.” By this, she means consumable gifts that don’t take up room in the recipient’s home (maybe just some room in their stomachs). She noted that material gifts often come with an unintentional burden on the recipient to find space to use, store, or display…
-
Government urged to rethink biodiversity net gain exemptions
Construction and built environment leaders have warned that scrapping biodiversity net gain (BNG) requirements for small sites could undermine nature recovery and long-term value. In an open letter coordinated by the Green Construction Board (GCB) and UK Green Building Council (UKGBC), more than 140 signatories have called for the government to adopt a more proportionate…
-
In latest real estate move, Trump appears to be readying demolition of 4 historic D.C. buildings
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The White House appears to be moving forward with the demolition of four historically significant federal buildings outside of statutory processes, a former General Services Administration official says in a declaration submitted to a federal…
-
Skender taps executives for new C-suite roles
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Building on a key executive change earlier in the year, Chicago-based contractor Skender Construction has announced a flurry of executives moves to close out 2025. The builder promoted two senior vice presidents up to C-suite roles —…
-
Diary dates: highlights of the CIOB calendar for January 2026
A round-up of CIOB events across the UK next month Image: Dreamstime Are Your Site Conversations Costing You More Than You Think? 20 January, 12pm-1pm, online Rework is one of the construction industry’s most costly and persistent problems – often hidden behind tight deadlines, fragmented communication and complex subcontractor chains. This expert panel in partnership…
-
Let’s Solve Some Real Life Design Problems! 4 Readers Get Some EHD Help
Since we’re here at the near end of 2025 (and with it being the holiday season), we thought one more post helping a few of our beloved readers and followers (you all:)) with your real life design problems was the least we could do. We truly appreciate you all more than we could ever say,…
-
Concrete Homes and WUI Codes: Building Beyond the Flame
The doors could soon close on new construction of wood-framed homes. At least that is what many regulators are pushing to make happen. After decades of wood-framed houses being pummeled by wildfires, windstorms, and earthquakes, there is now increasing pressure on builders to invest in more robust residential construction methods. The changes are forcing builders…
-
Tackling construction’s top challenges through digital transformation
Construction businesses in today’s economic climate face a variety of pressing challenges. According to a recent survey by Intuit, the top pain points include skilled labor shortages, rising material costs, and operational inefficiencies. At the same time, rapid advancements in digital technology present opportunities for companies to invest in new tools and solutions that can…