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The construction industry has been fortunate that it hasn't been affected by the pandemic as much as in other industries. Construction employment and new construction starts certainly were impacted, but the industry has been fortunate to see the demand for new single family…

One of the construction industry's biggest challenges is finding qualified workers. The Q1 2020 Commercial Construction Index shows that nearly all contractors have at least a moderate level of difficulty finding skilled workers. More than half say it's "particularly difficult."…

Jobsite safety has always been a major objective on construction sites. Since the onset of COVID-19, that concern has become even more heightened, especially as sites begin to reopen. A recent study commissioned by Steve Adler, the mayor of Austin, Texas, found that if jobsites…

There’s no doubt the COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc on the global economy. The construction industry has not been immune to the issues and has certainly experienced its range of challenges, including project delays, supply chain bottlenecks and complete site shutdowns. The…

In terms of technology, the construction business lags behind most industries. It's understandable because workers depend on lower-tech tools. In addition, the data and automation which are available, not to mention the disparate data sources and the outdoor, non-stationary…

To help enhance the success of women in the construction industry, the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) designated the week of March 1, 2020 as Women in Construction Week. About Women in Construction Week Women in Construction Week began in 1953 as Women in…

When North America’s largest privately owned home builder was in need of a security solution, they turned to Stealth Monitoring. The Construction Site Security Challenges Theft is a common problem on construction sites. So much so that it is not uncommon for companies to price…

Copper theft costs the construction industry an average of $1 billion every year according to a Department of Energy report. National Equipment Register reports construction site theft costs a yearly average of $400 million. Note that the $400 million does not include stolen…