Category: Labor & Workforce Development
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Strategies to Navigate Construction Labor Market Challenges
As someone who’s spent over two decades studying workforce dynamics, I’ve never seen a more complex talent landscape than what we’re facing in construction today. With open jobs plummeting 40% year-over-year, you might think we’re simply dealing with another cyclical downturn. But this isn’t your typical market correction — it’s a wake-up call for an…
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Gordian Reveals Construction Industry Cost Insights for Q1 2025
As a provider of data-driven solutions for the building lifecycle, Gordian released its 2025 RSMeans Data. The RSMeans Data is updated quarterly to reflect the state of cost lines in the industry. Gordian reported that construction costs continued to increase slightly faster than inflation heading into 2025, with labor wages rising by an average of…
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Cummins Announces Leadership Changes | For Construction Pros
Cummins has announced two significant leadership changes at the company. Effective March 15, Bonnie Fetch, who is currently vice president and president – Distribution Business, has been named executive vice president and president – Operations. Shon Wright, who currently serves as vice president – Cummins Components and Software, has been appointed to vice president and president…
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Ligchine, Road Widener Appoint Schulze as Director of Sales
Ligchine has named Michael Schulze as sales director, a role he will serve for the company and for Road Widener. The appointment is effective immediately. Schulze brings considerable experience in construction equipment sales and a track record of driving growth and strategic partnerships, the company reported. Before joining Ligchine, Schulze served as eastern region sales manager…
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The Impacts of Trump Ramping Up Fossil Fuel Production
Since the United States inauguration day, Jan. 20, 2025, there has been a lot of uncertainty. The Trump administration has come into office with big ideas and ways that it would like to fix the problems it sees in the country. One of those problems is the climate and fossil fuels — President Trump has declared a…
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What Is The Key To A Successful Career In Asphalt?
Share a little bit about yourself. What’s a day in the life of Jennifer Bishop at Dynapac look like? For the past five years, I’ve served as the Dealer Sales Manager for the Southeast. In this role, I focus on ensuring our dealer partners are well-equipped to succeed in their markets. This includes helping them…
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Equipment Rental Trends, Telematics and Staying Competitive
United Rentals’ Work United Tour 2024 was host to construction customers across the country. The company took the opportunity to walk attendees through its latest worksite performance solutions, digital tools for productivity, and practical sustainability solutions. The event allowed attendees to experience worksite innovations by touring a demonstration worksite to see how connectivity helps manage…
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7 Reminders for Equipment Rental to Find Success in 2025
With the new year underway most rental businesses are in their quieter season now, but that makes this an ideal time to prepare for busier times ahead. Between planning and training this is your opportunity to set the stage for a prosperous year to come. Here are 7 timely reminders for greater success in general…
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Arizona Congressman Sponsors Bill To Abolish OSHA
On January 3, 2025, Andy Biggs (R – AR – 5) introduced a new, if exceedingly brief, piece of legislation that would result in the abolition of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Its formation was the result of the Occupation Safety and Health Act, signed into being by former Republican President Richard Nixon on…
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Hitachi Global Air Power Appoints New President and CEO
Hitachi Global Air Power US, LLC recently announced its newly appointed President and CEO, Hideki Fujimoto, effective April 1, succeeding John Randall, who has been promoted to president and CEO of Hitachi Industrial Equipment Systems Co., Ltd. (HIES). Hitachi Global Air Power is a part of HIES. At the moment, Fujimoto is the deputy group…