Category: Construction
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Australia Relies on 17,500 Visa Workers to Support Tradies
Temporary skilled visa workers are playing a vital role in keeping Australia’s construction and trades sectors moving, filling critical labour gaps during a period of strong demand and persistent skill shortages. New analysis from job management platform NextMinute shows that, while visa holders make up just under 2% of the national tradie workforce, some states are far…
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Avoid Takeoff Mistakes That Cut Into Your Bid Margins
You wrap a quantity takeoff for a new school build. Big project. Tight timeline. Everything looks solid. Then construction starts and the concrete runs short. After a painful audit, the oversight pops up fast: the slab thickness was miscalculated in the takeoff. One tiny oversight snowballs into blown deadlines, rising costs, and a tense client…
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Gaming Trends That Influence Commercial Construction
Digital entertainment is evolving rapidly, reshaping consumer behavior and redefining the expectations placed on commercial spaces. For architects, developers and project managers, this shift brings both challenges and opportunities. Modern construction projects are no longer just about delivering functional spaces—they must also anticipate the demands of a digitally connected audience and create environments that enhance…
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Gaming Trends That Influence Commercial Construction
Digital entertainment is evolving rapidly, reshaping consumer behavior and redefining the expectations placed on commercial spaces. For architects, developers and project managers, this shift brings both challenges and opportunities. Modern construction projects are no longer just about delivering functional spaces—they must also anticipate the demands of a digitally connected audience and create environments that enhance…
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Perry Weather Survey: 79% of Construction Firms Report Heat Issues
A new survey commissioned by Perry Weather, a leader in weather safety technology, reveals that extreme heat is creating critical safety and efficiency vulnerabilities on construction sites. The report, “Under Pressure: How Extreme Heat Is Reshaping Construction Safety,” found that nearly 8 in 10 U.S. construction leaders reported heat-related incidents at their jobsites in the past…
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‘Build More NY’ Coalition Pushes to Reform Scaffold Law
Nearly 50 business and civic organizations today announced the formation of the Build More New York coalition to support jobs, construction and development across the state by reforming the outdated Scaffold Law. Build More New York is rallying around Rep. Nick Langworthy’s Infrastructure Expansion Act, which will preempt the Scaffold Law for federally funded projects…
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What to Know Before Starting Home Construction
Ever decided to build your dream home and realized within two weeks that you’ve entered a world of forms, permits, price shifts, and phone calls that start with “we’re a little behind”? In Alabama—where the pace can be relaxed but the paperwork never is—starting construction brings its own rhythm. It sounds exciting, and it is,…
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Supply Chain Secrets Behind Successful Construction Projects
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Ever wonder why some construction projects finish on time and under budget while others turn into expensive disasters? The answer usually isn’t about the workers or the weather – it’s about how materials get sourced and delivered. The difference between a smooth project and a nightmare often comes down to supply chain decisions that most…
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The Digital Shift: Why Contractors Need Free Online Tools
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The construction industry is evolving fast. Projects are bigger, clients are more demanding, and productivity expectations are higher than ever. To stay competitive, contractors are learning that skill on the jobsite is only half the equation; the other half involves smart adoption of digital solutions Technology Is Now a Jobsite Essential Years ago, most contractors…
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Government urged to refine foundation apprenticeships strategy
EngineeringUK is urging the government to implement a series of recommendations to help refine foundation apprenticeships. In a new report, Pathways to success: shaping foundation apprenticeships in engineering and technology, EngineeringUK sets out seven criteria for the government to consider: Objectives are clear and complement other policies. Sectors with demand for level 2 foundation apprentices are identified.…