Not a New Idea, but A New Trend – Employee Stock Ownership Plans
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- February 27, 2024
By Michael Zalle, YellowBird The importance of safety and compliance cannot be minimized by companies across the construction industry. It means protecting lives and avoiding delayed projects, hefty OSHA fines, and damaged reputation. But with so many regulatory marks and guidelines, employers are charged with the responsibility of finding the expertise to implement safety compliance in
READ MOREAn examination of builders thinking like manufacturers in a world of modularization By Gregg Schoppman, FMI The construction industry continues to hear how it lags the rest of the civilized world when it comes to innovation, productivity and efficiency. Studies benchmark the massive gains that manufacturing has experienced while construction languishes at the bottom. Before
READ MOREBy Deanna Quintana and Rachel Burris, NCCER In April 2021, there were over 7 million people employed in construction and construction-related fields. With this vast number of craft professionals working to build America, the most important thing the industry can do is ensure their safety. Since the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) was founded
READ MOREHowever, When the Tide Goes Out, We See Who is Skinny Dipping By Gregg Schoppman, FMI When most business leaders are asked about their perspective on the current market conditions, there is a “double edged” answer. On one hand, leaders are enjoying prosperity and in many cases see record high margins. Conversely, leaders also seem
READ MOREBy Timothy Woolford, Woolford Law, PC The good news for subcontractors is that the economy is beginning to take off following the Covid shutdown. The bad news, however, is that interruptions in the global supply chain and shortages in construction materials are causing delays and driving prices to all-time highs. The Wall Street Journal recently
READ MOREBy Heather Cirre, LEED AP, Small Business Contracting and Outreach, McCarthy Building Companies There may never be a better time than now for women-owned trade contractors to take advantage of the opportunities created by favorable marketplace circumstances. Amidst real challenges due to the ongoing pandemic and a national focus on improving racial and social equity,
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