Category: Training & Education
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Back to School – 2025 Construction Refresher on OSHA Updates, PPE and Lessons Learned
Fall isn’t just for kids heading back to class — it is also a perfect time for crews to sharpen their safety skills. Think of it as a seasonal refresher course for the jobsite: the latest OSHA updates, a PPE tune-up and lessons learned from real-world incidents. Syllabus Day: What’s New from OSHA OSHA has…
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Command Alkon Announces Fall 2025 TRAININGdays for Heavy Materials Software Users
Construction technology professionals working with Command Alkon software will have the chance to sharpen their skills this fall during the company’s upcoming TRAININGdays event, taking place November 3–6, 2025, at the Atlanta Marriott Suites Midtown. Designed for both new and experienced system users and administrators, the in-person event offers hands-on training, expert-led workshops and networking…
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Why Contractor Qualification Is Now a Cornerstone of Construction Risk Management in 2025
As the construction industry enters the second half of 2025, one trend is becoming increasingly clear: contractor qualification is becoming a central pillar of how project owners manage risk, verify readiness and meet rising insurance expectations. With contractors making up a growing share of the active workforce on commercial and industrial job sites, clients must…
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RDO Equipment Co. and Montana State University Team Up to Bring Real-World Machine Control Training to Civil Engineering Students
Montana State University (MSU) has partnered with RDO Equipment Co. to launch a hands-on training program that gives civil engineering students practical exposure to the latest surveying and machine control technology used on today’s construction sites. The four-week course module introduces students to Topcon Positioning Systems and SmartGrade machine control systems through real jobsite experiences,…
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Rising Tariffs and Labor Shortages Drive Demand for Faster Project Delivery with AWP
The latest round of tariffs from the Trump administration is driving construction input costs up 41% since February 2020, impacting materials like steel, copper, and aluminum. Even domestic projects are feeling the pinch, as supplier pricing reacts to broader market uncertainty. At the same time, workforce shortages are worsening — with 91% of contractors reporting…
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Rising Tariffs and Labor Shortages Drive Demand for Faster Project Delivery with AWP
The latest round of tariffs from the Trump administration is driving construction input costs up 41% since February 2020, impacting materials like steel, copper, and aluminum. Even domestic projects are feeling the pinch, as supplier pricing reacts to broader market uncertainty. At the same time, workforce shortages are worsening — with 91% of contractors reporting…
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4 Common Forecasting Mistakes Construction Companies Should Avoid
Few industries are so sensitive to the whims of the economy as construction. Supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, inflation and regulation have left many businesses feeling as though they just can’t keep up. How can anyone make meaningful, actionable projections when every month brings a new and unforeseen change? The answer is that a good…
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The Trend Toward Bright-Line Protections: Recent Legislative Updates to Prompt Payment Laws Across the Country
Prompt payment statutes have long served as the backbone of financial fairness and predictability in the construction industry. Designed to ensure that those who perform work and furnish materials are paid timely, these statutes help maintain cash flow stability across all tiers of a project. In recent years, state legislatures across the country have taken…
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The Intrapreneur’s Guide to Building a U.S. Subsidiary from the Ground Up
Intrapreneurship — the art of harnessing entrepreneurial energy within an existing organization — takes many forms. It can be implemented at the department level, where a new department or team explores innovative approaches in operations, marketing, IT, etc. It can happen at the division level, where a new product, service or line of business is…
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How Metal is Shaping Resilient Building Design in a Climate of Crisis
As wildfires rage across the American West, hurricanes intensify in the Southeast, and insurance markets tighten nationwide, the demand for fire-resilient, climate-ready buildings is no longer theoretical — it’s urgent. What was once seen as rare or exceptional is now becoming the new norm, both in the U.S. and globally. In the metal construction sector,…