Viewpoint Construction Productivity: Why It Matters Yves Frinault October 29, 2018 No Comments The average craftperson wastes 70% of his or her day on administrative tasks, transitioning or simply waiting on equipment, materials, and information. What's the solution?Read More
Syracuse U. Taps Whole School To Tackle Infrastructure Issues Controversial $1B-plus rebuild of downtown Syracuse, NY elevated viaduct will be key focus for new program. Debra K. Rubin October 28, 2018 One Comment Upstate N.Y. university's new institute has focus on controversial $1B-plus highway replacement in downtown Syracuse.Read More
MWH Constructors To Get New Corporate Home in Stantec Spinoff October 26, 2018 No Comments National Academy of Constructors names 37 new members for industry contribution. Read More
Amid Sex-Harass Claims, Architect Richard Meier ‘Steps Back’ From Firm Debra K. Rubin October 18, 2018 No Comments Geotech contractor Keller restructures C-suite and issues profit warningRead More
Tradeswomen Seek Bigger Role in Industry Growth October 17, 2018 No Comments 2,200 at union-sponsored Women Build Nations event in Seattle boost careerbuildingRead More
#MeToo in Construction: 66% Report Sexual Harassment in ENR Survey Eydie Cubarrubia Mary B. Powers Debra K. Rubin Mark Shaw Janice L. Tuchman October 11, 2018 3 Comments Two-thirds of 1,248 respondents have coped with workplace harassment, bias incidents; but change is comingRead More
Construction in the #MeToo Era How One Woman And Her Employer Struck Back Against Sexual Harassment What happened to a young female engineer at a big contractor Janice L. Tuchman October 11, 2018 No Comments Harassment incidents steeled Kaitlyn Evarts, who shared details of "the elephant in the room" for women on jobsites.Read More
Construction in the #MeToo Era Anti-Harassment Trainer Uses Real-World Approach Debra K. Rubin October 11, 2018 No Comments Expert Monica Ballard tailors programs to drive the message through for employers and jobsite women.Read More
2018 3Q Cost Report Needs Fuel 2018 Wage Gains But Firms Are Wary of the Future Bruce Buckley Tim Newcomb Debra K. Rubin October 7, 2018 No Comments While increases are modest for most trades, union collective bargaining tensions mount in 2018Read More
Construction Workforce Construction Gains 23K Jobs in Sept., Jobless Rate Trends Mixed Tom Ichniowski October 5, 2018 No Comments Nonresidential specialty contractors add 9,300 positions, heavy-civil segment gains 7,100.Read More