ABC: Latest report shows construction job openings are up
Construction job openings increased by 16,000 in February 2024 and were 32,000 above a year ago, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC).
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AGC: Labor issues still lingering
The Associated General Contractors of America’s Ken Simonson shares his thoughts on the current state of industry employment.
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BMC talks acquisitions, infrastructure bill and more
BMC Enterpises’ Nathan McKean discusses the company’s recent acquisitions and the overall M&A environment, as well as what’s to be expected in the aggregate industry in the coming months.
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How automation, digitalization can alleviate worker shortages
Command Alkon’s Karli Langner explains how to get the most out of the workers you already have by utilizing technology.
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ABC: Construction employment up, nonresidential spending down
The construction industry added 23,000 jobs in June, according to the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC). ABC also notes that nonresidential construction spending was down 0.2 percent in May.
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How producers are prioritizing jobsite safety today
Aggregate producers detail their approaches to safety and health and how they create cultures that send employees home the way they arrived each day.
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Taking advantage of new aggregate technology (Part 1)
As more tech makes its way into the industry, producers grapple with how to best manage the data at their fingertips.
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Contractors remain cautiously optimistic in 2023
Contractors are upbeat about public funding in 2023, but ongoing labor shortages are still causing concern. Read what economists and contractors expect in the months ahead.
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Producers, manufacturers discuss industry challenges
Those who attended the 2023 Pit & Quarry Roundtable & Conference reflect on the impacts of inflation, regulation and workforce shortages.
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