Tax Reform Enables ABC Members to Hire and Train More Construction Industry Workers
As a result of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in December 2017, 55 percent of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) contractor members plan to hire more employees, and 52 percent plan to invest in workforce development, according to a recent poll. In addition, 90 percent of member companies say employees have seen an…
Waldrop Moves Forward with Succession Plan – Dennis Pruitt Named President, Jamie Porterfield to Chief Operating Officer
Waldrop, Inc., a leading full-service mechanical contracting firm, announces the fulfillment of planned leadership changes with Bill Caldwell moving into the role of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the promotion of Dennis Pruitt to President and Jamie Porterfield to Chief Operating Officer (COO). These leadership changes were effective April 9, 2018. In business…
Construction Costs Climb, Tariffs Could Threaten Projects
Construction costs climbed again in March, with increases for a wide range of building materials, including many that are subject to proposed tariffs that could drive prices still higher and cause scarcities, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released today. Association officials warned that tariffs on…
How to Set Operational Efficiency Goals for Your Construction Projects
Construction companies that work towards operational efficiency find ways to deliver goods and services in a cost effective manner without sacrificing quality. Obviously, an operational efficiency goal for all construction projects is to deliver the project on time and within budget. Because the scope of construction projects is so large, there are many ways to…
NTSB Investigation of Bridge Collapse Continues
National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) investigators remain at the scene of Thursday’s pedestrian bridge collapse on the FIU campus, focusing on measuring and documenting the critical structures at the north end of the bridge. Significant developments in the investigation include: •Investigators secured a contract Tuesday to have a company remove components from the bridge that…
Costly Mistakes to Avoid in the Subcontractor Bidding Process
With more online bidding platforms and bid building tools available, the subcontractor bidding process has never been easier in 2018. However, there are still avoidable and costly mistakes that can frustrate subcontractors. Here are some common and costly mistakes to avoid in the subcontractor bidding process and ways to reduce risks. 1. Inaccurate Measurements, Takeoffs,…
Construction Employment Rises
Thirty-five states and the District of Columbia added construction jobs between January 2017 and January 2018, while 32 states and D.C. added construction jobs between December and January, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America of Labor Department data released today. Association officials cautioned, however, that newly-imposed tariffs on steel and…
ABC Announces Finalists in Competitions for Top Craft Professional and Instructor
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) today announced the finalists for its 2018 Craft Professional of the Year and Craft Instructor of the Year awards. Winners of both awards will be announced at the Careers in Construction Awards ceremony March 22 during ABC Convention 2018 in Long Beach, Calif. “It’s quite an achievement to be named…
NAWIC-Carolinas Prepares to Celebrate 2018 WIC Week
NAWIC chapters across the Carolinas have a wide variety of events planned for National Women in Construction (WIC) Week, which runs from March 4-10, 2018. In North Carolina, NAWIC has chapters in Asheville, Charlotte, Durham, Fayettville, Greensboro, Piedmont and Raleigh. In South Carolina, there are NAWIC chapters in Columbia and Greenville. North and South Carolina chapters are…
7 Ways to Detect Construction Fraud
While we would all like to believe the best in people, we, unfortunately, live in a world where we must keep our guard up – especially when we’re hiring people to come into our homes. Construction fraud is becoming a growing trend and is something that people must look out for when hiring contractors. Fraud…
