Outlook & Trends Archives - Page 2 of 28

Rethinking the Labor Gap: Why Productivity May Matter More Than Headcount 0
- Outlook & Trends, TECHNOLOGY, WORKFORCE
- June 30, 2026
By Yael Meretyk Hanan, Pelles.ai For years, the construction industry’s response to labor shortages has centered on one goal: find more people. It’s an understandable focus. After all, you can’t build projects without skilled people in the field, experienced project managers in the office, and estimators capable of turning opportunities into work. The challenge is
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Sustainability Drives Design Decisions, say glass industry exhibitors at AIA26 0
- Best Practices, Outlook & Trends, Sustainability
- June 30, 2026
By Norah Dick, Glass.org The AIA26 Expo was held in sunny San Diego, June 11-12. The show floor featured around 600 exhibitors, including leading glass and fenestration industry companies. Company reps say that sustainability continues to drive architect interest in building products, while security and protection are also becoming major considerations. Booming sectors like healthcare
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Marketing Should Be Part of Your Recruiting Strategy 0
- Improving Productivity, Outlook & Trends, TOOLS, Workforce & Professional Development
- June 30, 2026
By Valerie Jimenez, Bold Entity Almost every contractor I know has sung some version of the same song: “We don’t need marketing.” And when they’re talking strictly about lead generation, that’s often true. Many subcontractors have strong relationships, repeat customers, steady referrals, and more opportunities than they can realistically take on. In fact, for someREAD MORE

Train Your Best People. Keep Your Best People 0

By Cathy Tyler, NCCER Investing in leadership training paid off in retention at Chamberlin Roofing and Waterproofing When you face a workforce shortage, you likely focus your energy on recruitment. Contractors often treat the labor crisis purely as a hiring problem, spending immense resources to bring new talent into the company. However, if your new

How to Extract the True Power of AI Tools for Marketing 0

Unlocking the full potential of AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini can dramatically improve marketing efficiency, creativity, and outcomes. Most of us are only scratching the surface of what these tools can do, often missing out on valuable features and strategies. Here’s how to maximize your results and streamline your workflow using generative AI.

The Law Is Catching Up to Retainage—and Subs Should Take Notice 0

By Claire Wilson, Siteline The math has never been pretty. A general contractor negotiates 5% retainage with the owner, then turns around and holds 10% from its subcontractors. You absorb twice the financial burden for the same project risk—at margins that typically run 3 to 10%. For most subcontractors, the retainage being withheld is most