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Business
Construction adds 15,000 jobs in February, unemployment rises for third straight month
The U.S. construction industry added 15,000 jobs in February, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The gain came as a surprise as many economists expected the number to be down due to the harsh winter weather. February’s gains bring the number of Americans employed in construction to 5.941 million—2.6 percent higher […]
March 6, 2014
Safety
More than Tailgate Talks: Creating a safety culture in construction requires proactive, not reactive, judgment
Three people a day don’t go home alive in the construction industry. Nine people a day lose their lives due to distracted driving. Why? Complacency and cognitive bias, says Mike Bennett, the Vice President of health, safety, environmental and human resources for Cianbro a large contractor operating out of Pittsfield, Maine. Speaking at the Association […]
March 3, 2014
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February 28, 2014
Business
FIU professor says Florida’s worker shortage is temporary due to likelihood of wage increases
Like their peers across the U.S., contractors in Florida are facing a shortage of skilled workers, as a report from Florida Watchdog details. In Florida, housing inventories are drying up which means that new ones will need to be built as demand rises. Problem is, as we’ve seen in many other places, many of the skilled veterans […]
February 25, 2014
Business
Six-week Massachusetts construction crash course prepares low income, minority workers for the industry
As the U.S. construction industry continues to explore ways to battle the current skilled worker shortage, a training program in Massachusetts is introducing the industry to many folks who had never previously considered it. According to the Daily Hampshire Gazette, the city of Holyoke is seeing an influx of construction projects as of late including a […]
February 24, 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Get certified: ConExpo-Con/Agg education sessions to offer AEMP, NCCCO programs
Looking to get the most out of the show? Taking advantage of the education sessions is a good start, but you should consider getting some needed certifications under your belt. If you’ve brought some of your key people with you, the certification programs, sponsored by the Association of Equipment Management Professionals and the National Commission […]
February 24, 2014
Workforce
Milwaukee County dedicates $400,000 to construction, trades training
Using money from real estate sales, Milwaukee County recently provided a lot of help in the funding of a training program for construction work and other trades. According to a report from the Milwaukee Business Journal, the county recently received a large check from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Real Estate Foundation for its purchase of […]
February 20, 2014
ConExpo-Con/Agg
Illumagear to showcase Halo Light Personal Active Safety System at ConExpo-Con/Agg
Safety product manufacturer Illumagear will showcase its Halo Light Personal Active Safety System at ConExpo-Con/Agg. Designed for use on a hard hat, the safety system illuminates a worker’s task area. According to the company, the light requires no adjustment and eliminates shadows. The 360-degree halo light active illumination system provides visibility up to 1/4 mile […]
February 19, 2014
Safety
3 quick tips for staying safe when you’re working alone on the jobsite
If you read Equipment World’s safety articles, you’ll have noticed that many recommendations for staying safe on the jobsite involve bringing in another set of eyes to watch your back. Most of our equipment accident articles recommend using a spotter, for example, to prevent striking another worker. However, a number of the accidents we’ve covered […]
February 11, 2014
Business
Construction companies join forces, commit to hiring more than 100,000 veterans
More than 100 construction companies have joined forces in committing to hiring more than 100,000 veterans over the next five years. First announced in a Wall Street Journal op-ed written by First Lady Michelle Obama, the move is part 0f Joining Forces, a White House initiative to find more private sector jobs for U.S. military veterans. As […]
February 10, 2014
Business
Construction adds 48k jobs in January for highest gain in nearly 7 years, but unemployment rate jumps again
The U.S. construction industry added 48,000 jobs in January, posting its highest employment gain since before the start of the recession, according to preliminary data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In the last seven years, January’s gains only rank second to February 2007 when the industry added 80,000 jobs. That huge gain preceded a 29-month […]
February 7, 2014
Roadbuilding
4 Forklift Safety Tips Every Highway Construction Crew Needs to Know
Since forklifts were first introduced in the early 20th century, they have revolutionized the construction industry. The design of today’s lifts are far superior to those of the past. Thanks to new materials, hydraulics and electronics, modern forklifts are more durable and easier to operate. But forklift operation comes with a host of risks for […]
February 4, 2014
Safety
Construction worker killed after fall into river at Baylor football stadium site
A construction worker at the jobsite of Baylor University’s new football stadium was killed Tuesday after he and another worker fell into the near-freezing waters of the Brazos River in Waco, Texas. The man was identified as Jose Dario Suarez, 55, of Manor, Texas, according to a report from Waco TV station KWTX. Suarez and a […]
January 30, 2014
Workforce
Construction worker the only profession to increase rate of home ownership following the recession
Despite likely being the hardest hit profession by the one-two punch of the bursting housing bubble and the ensuing recession, construction workers and home builders were the only group to increase their rate of home ownership in the last few years. According to a recent analysis of U.S. Census data by real-estate website Trulia, the […]
January 29, 2014
Business
Worker retention tip no. 2: Craft your environment
You hear a lot about workplace culture now, but that’s a difficult facet of your business to manage. Focusing on honest communication is a start. Be willing to implement innovative arrangements that enable your employees to have the best work-life balance possible. One of the biggest reasons for the shortage is that many skilled workers […]
January 29, 2014
Business
Worker retention tip no. 3: Be aggressive about apprenticeship
Get the word out to potential employees. Apprenticeship programs are a great way to bring someone on board at the ground level and train them up to where you want them to be. If there’s a trade school nearby, develop a relationship with instructors so they will be willing to send graduates your way. Offer […]
January 29, 2014
Business
3 things contractors can do to keep valuable workers on staff during the skilled worker shortage
The skilled worker shortage has been looming over the construction industry, and the Associated General Contractors’ 2014 outlook shows that contractors are already having a problem finding skilled professionals and craft workers. With that in mind, it’s more important than ever to hang on to the valuable workers you already have. Do you have a […]
January 29, 2014
Safety
Website bug prompts OSHA to again extend public comment period on proposed silica rule
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration has again extended the public comment period on proposed updates to standards on worker exposure to crystalline silica. The new deadline for public comment is now February 11, 2014. However, the March 18 date for the beginning of public hearings on the proposed changes has not been changed. This […]
January 29, 2014
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