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Five emerging technology trends to watch for on construction jobsites in 2018 will impact worker productivity, safety, and collaboration. They include: •telematics •wearables •autonomous equipment, •software •augmented/virtual reality The first trend to watch in 2018 is telematics. Telematics equipment tracking and monitoring solutions enable instant access to important vehicle information, encompassing location tracking, remote diagnostics, engine…
The Hispanic Contractors Association of the Carolinas (HCAC) announced today that they have entered in a partnership with the United Minority Contractors of North Carolina (UMCNC), with the purpose of establishing a reciprocal membership agreement between the two organizations. Members of the each organization will now have access and receive member benefits of both organizations….
Employers can find out about potential hazards at their worksites, improve their occupational safety and health management system, and qualify for an exemption from scheduled Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) enforcement inspections when they request assistance from the agency’s free, confidential, and voluntary OSHA On-Site Consultation Program. OSHA’s consultation service is available through state…
Fluor Corporation (NYSE:FLR) confirmed today that the company, working under its contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in support of a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) mission to help repair and restore the power grid in Puerto Rico, has completed work on two 115kv transmission lines between substations in Sabana Llana and…
The Dodge Momentum Index grew 3.6% in December to 153.9 (2000=100) from the revised November reading of 148.6. The Momentum Index is a monthly measure of the first (or initial) report for nonresidential building projects in planning, which have been shown to lead construction spending for nonresidential buildings by a full year. December’s increase was…
Metromont Corporation, a manufacturer of precast concrete materials, announces its plan to acquire Shockey Precast Group of Winchester, Va. “The Shockey Precast Group has an outstanding reputation. Don Shockey has built a quality operation and organization. Our culture and business models are very similar which will make for a smooth transition that’s beneficial to both…
Ring in the New Year with expertise and advise. The Construction Financial Management Association (CFMA) will be holding a South Carolina Statewide Initiative on January 18 at Williams-Brice Stadium in Columbia, SC. The program features a range of speakers on topics including tax reform, human resources, and economic development. The event will be held from 11:00…
Last month, GroundBreak Carolinas asked our readers for their thoughts on 2018. While your feedback was generally positive, there were some very interesting comments. We’ve compiled some of your comments and feedback. Our editorial staff categorized your comments. Business “Medical costs continue to be a huge burden for small contractors like us. We have 60…
Contractors Are Optimistic About Strong Economy, Tax & Regulatory Cuts, Says AGC and Sage Report Seventy-five percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2018 as contractors are optimistic that economic conditions will remain strong as tax rates and regulatory burdens fall, according to survey results released today by the Associated General Contractors…
Congress recently passed the most significant tax reform legislation since 1986. The tax reform legislation will have a positive impact on architecture, design and construction companies in North Carolina and South Carolina as key provisions of the legislation will converge to drive business investment, employment and wages. “The vast majority of construction companies will benefit…
