Building A Sustainable Future: Harnessing Recycled Materials For New Construction
- ENVIRONMENT
- June 6, 2023
By Monica Kioshi, Kent Companies Productivity is more than a buzzword; it’s a benchmark. It determines whether a project hits profit targets or misses them and whether clients return for future work or start looking elsewhere. And in today’s labor-strapped market, productivity doesn’t happen by chance. It’s the result of intentional investments in people, systems,
READ MOREBy Grace Uwizeye-Allen, Graceful Etiquette There’s something about spring that makes us feel like we need to do more. Maybe it’s the longer days or the fresh energy in the air, but this time of year often brings a renewed drive to get things done—and fast. While that motivation can be a gift, it also
READ MOREBy Mike Oscar, Director of Government Relations On March 28-29, 2025, about 20 Attorneys’ Council members from law firms and ASA chapters nationwide attended the annual retreat in Park City, UT. We appreciate their dedication and contributions to improving the Association. At the conference, we introduced the 2025 updates to two key ASA documents: ASA
READ MOREThe construction industry added 13,000 jobs on net in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has risen by a mere 143,000 jobs, an increase of 1.8%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 22,300 positions on net in
READ MOREBy Glass Magazine Editorial Staff A recent survey conducted by the New York chapter of Professional Women in Construction (PWC NY) shows that women employed in construction find many benefits to working in the industry and suggests ways to break barriers and increase awareness of opportunities for women. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor
READ MOREBy Adrienne Smoot-Edwards, Regeneracy; and Mary Klett, ASA Communications The construction industry is built on hard work, careful planning, and the collaboration of numerous trades and professionals. Yet, for subcontractors — the specialists who bring buildings to life with skilled labor, materials, and expertise — the industry’s payment process is a perpetual source of frustration
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