Tag: Slow
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Slow contech adoption could stymie data center projects: report
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Without more technology adoption, the construction industry’s delivery of data centers could fall short even as global demand for artificial intelligence intensifies, according to a new white paper. Unless building methods evolve to match the…
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Slow & Steady: State of the Concrete Industry
Marianna Kopsida, PhD, industry manager – IMF & Vertical Construction at Trimble, shares her insight into the state of the concrete industry and the challenges contractors are managing daily. Concrete Contractor connected with Kopsida over email in June 2025. Q. What have been the biggest challenges for concrete contractors so far in 2025? Concrete contractors…
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Deaths slow, but construction remains the most fatal sector
However, the rate of fatal injuries in construction, which accounts for the number of deaths per 100,000 workers, is considerably lower (1.65) than the rate in agriculture, forestry and fishing (8.01), although still higher than the all-industry average (0.37). View the original article and our Inspiration here
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Key Construction Challenges That Can Slow Down Progress
Ever wonder why a building project that was supposed to take six months somehow turns into a year-long saga? You’re not alone. Whether it’s a new home, a retail space, or an office building, delays are part of the construction world. Ask any contractor, and they’ll give you a list of reasons—weather, supply chain, permits,…
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Slow apprenticeship levels may threaten Labour’s growth agenda
Addressing a lack of awareness about construction career opportunities could mitigate the skills deficit, writes Barrett Harris. Labour shortages within the construction industry have been a recurring theme in recent years. For the third consecutive quarter, a Turner & Townsend contractor survey has identified skilled labour shortages as the primary challenge impacting the delivery of…