Tag: Construction
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Ohio DOT touts record-breaking $3.2B construction season
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The Ohio DOT is underway with what it calls a record construction season that includes 955 projects — 38 of them considered “major” with a value above $10 million — across the state, according to…
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The 9 largest commercial construction starts of March 2025
Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Total construction starts ticked up 3% in March to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1.1 trillion, according to the report. Nonresidential building starts, such as office, hotel and healthcare projects, jumped 6%, while nonbuilding activity, such…
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Strategies for Financing Commercial Construction Projects
Commercial construction is a big-league game. Whether you’re building a boutique hotel, revamping office space, or developing a multi-unit retail complex, the one universal truth is this – it’s going to cost you. Between permits, materials, labor, and the inevitable “surprise” expenses (hello, foundation issues), financing isn’t just part of the equation – it is…
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Essential Construction Equipment for the Ideal Storefront
When a construction client wants to open a business, they’ll need a building crew that prioritizes style, aesthetics, and function for a storefront that will attract customers. Precision and efficiency are paramount for construction crews working on new storefronts. Your equipment will play a major role in how the building looks and functions. Outdated or…
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6 Ways Outsourced Accounting Helps Construction Companies Prepare for Tax Season
Recent findings from Adobe revealed that only one in three small business owners feels prepared for tax season. While filing taxes is an undoubtedly stressful and burdensome task in and of itself, messy and inaccurate record-keeping throughout the year can further exacerbate the stress of tax season. With the scramble of the 2024 tax season…
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Construction must embrace digital to attract young talent
To bridge this gap, initiatives like hands-on learning opportunities, mentorship programmes and industry insights are essential. These efforts, such as CIOB’s inspiring Tomorrow’s Leaders, help young people see construction as a viable and fulfilling career choice. View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Common Ways Construction Workers Get Injured On-Site
Construction sites are some of the most dangerous workplaces in the world. Every day, workers put themselves at risk while handling heavy machinery, working at great heights, or operating in hazardous environments. Unfortunately, injuries are all too common, and when they occur, they can leave workers facing serious medical issues, lost wages, and emotional distress.…
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Safe Driving Strategies for Construction Crews and Fleet Managers
Safe driving practices are paramount in the construction industry, serving as a critical safeguard for workers and a strategic measure to mitigate financial and operational risks. And yet, the construction sector remains one of the most dangerous industries for workers. As many as 1 in 5 workplace fatalities occur on a construction job site, according…
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Safe Driving Strategies for Construction Crews and Fleet Managers
Safe driving practices are paramount in the construction industry, serving as a critical safeguard for workers and a strategic measure to mitigate financial and operational risks. And yet, the construction sector remains one of the most dangerous industries for workers. As many as 1 in 5 workplace fatalities occur on a construction job site, according…
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5 Soft Skills that Boost Construction Sales – And 5 Ideas to Use Them Today
Missy Scherber, president of T. Scherber, a Minnesota-based demolition, excavation and waste management company, stood in front of 160 women at the 2025 Women in Construction Summit, hosted by Werk-Brau, and bared her soul. An attendee at the conference in Findlay, Ohio, in 2024, she wasn’t even sure she’d make it to her speaking gig…