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Tech Tools Useful for Avoiding, Litigating Contractor Disputes: Report
Scheduling software, 3D modeling tools and data collection devices are the most helpful technologies for avoiding contractor disputes. So reports Construction Dive. Read more...

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Tech's Effectiveness Depends on Coordination with Contractors: Report
Contractors are becoming more comfortable with new technologies, but the benefits of new software adaptation are blunted when project managers fail to properly coordinate with contractors. So reports Construction Dive. Read more...
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ProjectMates v. 14.0 Release Adds Enhancements for Capital Planning
Projectmates software by Systemates released Version 14.0, which is packed with enhancements and a brand… Read more...

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New Models of Therm-App ™ Deliver High Rez Mobile Photos and Sharing
Following the outstanding success of Therm-App™, the industry's first thermal imaging camera for Android phones,… Read more...
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Tech's Effectiveness Depends on Coordination with Contractors: Report

Robotics on the Rise: Industry to Hit $226M By 2025

Demand for Construction Robots Expected to Spike by 2023

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New Tech Brings Superman’s X-ray Vision to Bridges, Roads

Digitized Project Management Workflows Crucial to Construction Project Management
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Fall-related Violations Top List of Largest OSHA Fines in 2019
Fall protection violations accounted for the nine of the largest OSHA fines levied in 2019. The tenth most egregious violation dealt with trenching and excavation. So reports Construction Dive. Read more...

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Texas Worker Buried Alive, Two Others Injured
A construction worker died after being buried in a trench that collapsed at a work site in Gregory, Texas. So reports KSAT. Read more...
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Electronic Stability Control Mandated for Heavy Trucks
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a final rule requiring electronic stability control… Read more...

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Tips for Outfitting Workers with Proper Eye Gear
This Summer Construction work is the second most likely occupation to result in eye injuries,… Read more...
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Texas Worker Buried Alive, Two Others Injured

Construction Employees Top Users of Cocaine, Prescription Opioids: Study

Design Apps Create Safer Buildings: Report

Undercover Troopers Look Toward Safety in 'Operation Hard Hat'

Philly Considering More Inspectors as Illegal Building Plagues City

Brooklyn Construction Worker Falls to Death
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New Report: Environmental Health & Safety Market Growth & Trends 2016-2024
Zion Market Research group released its analysis of the EHS Market, covering global analysis, share, growth trends and forecasts for 2016-2024. Read more...

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Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Announces Plans for Sustainable Development
North Carolina-based Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT) has announced new sustainability initiatives for its United States locations, promoting alternative energy usage as part of its ongoing initiatives toward environmental responsibility. Read more...
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No Idling Allowed: Construction Vehicles in NJ Face Fines up to $250 a Day
In response to rising levels of nitrogen dioxide that testing… Read more...

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Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Announces Plans for Sustainable Development
North Carolina-based Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT) has… Read more...
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New Report: Environmental Health & Safety Market Growth & Trends 2016-2024

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers Announces Plans for Sustainable Development

No Idling Allowed: Construction Vehicles in NJ Face Fines up to $250 a Day
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The 'Human Experience' Crucial to Environmental Building Solutions: Report
A new report, from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and construction tech firm arbnco, heavily features the importance of the “human experience” with respect to green initiatives. This is in contrast to placing too much emphasis on the bottom line. Read more...

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Colorado Comes in As Top LEED-certified State in the U.S.
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced the list of the top 10 states for LEED construction, and for the first time in almost a decade, Colorado nabbed top billing. The rankings are based on the total square footage, per person, of LEED certified space. Read more...
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The 'Human Experience' Crucial to Environmental Building Solutions: Report
A new report, from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and construction tech firm arbnco,… Read more...

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Colorado Comes in As Top LEED-certified State in the U.S.
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The 'Human Experience' Crucial to Environmental Building Solutions: Report

Colorado Comes in As Top LEED-certified State in the U.S.

Green Building May Have Unfortunate Impact on Housing Affordability: Opinion

Greenbuild Highlights: Barack Obama, History for Atlanta

Denver Scores Top Spot in Inaugural 'Multifamily Green Building Adoption Index'

New Old Laws Look to Spark Green Building with Tax Incentives

LEED Certification Surges 19% Since 2017
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High Failure Rate for Subcontractors Linked to Lack of Skilled Workers

Saturday, 19 September 2015

Real Time Economics/Wall Street Journal reports that the greater failure rate of subcontractors in the construction industry is linked to a lack of skilled workers available for hire.

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