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IRS Publications: Your Construction Company’s Secret Weapon 0
- Outlook & Trends, Taxes
- January 28, 2025
By Jack Biltis, eBacon The construction industry is notorious for its intricate financial landscape. From fluctuating project timelines and unpredictable material costs to the complexities of tax regulations, navigating the financial waters can feel like a constant battle. However, amidst the challenges lies a powerful resource: the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Publications. These comprehensive guides
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Apprenticeships are a Trending Alternative to College – But There’s a Hitch 0
- Outlook & Trends, WORKFORCE, Workforce & Professional Development
- January 28, 2025
More people are lining up for apprenticeships than there are employers to provide them By Jon Marcus, Hechinger Report Joey Cook was 17 and a junior in high school when he heard about a way to learn a profession while getting paid: by landing an apprenticeship, a path into the workforce that everyone was suddenly
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Building the Construction Industry for the Future 0
- Best Practices, Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends, TECHNOLOGY
- December 17, 2024
Anthony Perera, Exuma Capital Partners The construction industry stands at a crossroads where traditional practices meet new technology practices. From remote video inspections to project management platforms streamlining processes, these innovations are changing how contractors operate. These advancements address longstanding challenges such as regulatory compliance, project efficiency, and adapting to evolving market demands. Contractors who
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Are You Ready to Innovate Your Personal Protective Equipment?0

By Builders Mutual In the not-too-distant future, your safety coordinator will slip on a mobile mapping backpack during their daily building walkthrough. They will be able to scan and transmit 3D models of in-progress construction back to the design team and facility operators. They’ll also use the backpack to detect potential safety hazards: guardrails that

A Reflection on 2024, and How EHS Will Evolve in 2025 0

By Michael Zalle, Yellowbird The landscape of Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by a combination of technological advancements, shifting regulations, and evolving societal expectations. In 2024, businesses and organizations faced an increasingly complex set of challenges and opportunities in their efforts to protect their employees, communities, and the environment. From

Can A.I. Prevent Construction Accidents and Fatalities?0

By Bob Tuman, safety consultant I was right in the middle of helping a painting contractor client figure out why his workers’ compensation premium had jumped $50,000 when a New York Times article caught my attention. As I read “A.I. Can’t Build A High Rise, But It Can Speed Up the Job” (https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/15/business/artificial-intelligence-in-construction-real-estate.html?searchResultPosition=1) and saw

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IRS Publications: Your Construction Company’s Secret Weapon 0

Apprenticeships are a Trending Alternative to College – But There’s a Hitch 0

Building the Construction Industry for the Future 0

Are You Ready to Innovate Your Personal Protective Equipment?0

A Reflection on 2024, and How EHS Will Evolve in 2025 0

Can A.I. Prevent Construction Accidents and Fatalities?0

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