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Hard Hats, Harder Times: Construction’s 2024 Landscape
posted on 12.11.2023
As we wrap up 2023 and peek into 2024, let's have a real talk about the construction landscape. It's been a rollercoaster, hasn't it? With buzzwords like "recession" and "economic downturn" flying around, it's natural to feel uneasy… [more]
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Navigating the Impact of a Looming Government Shutdown
posted on 09.27.2023
Congress is once again approaching a critical deadline, one that could lead to a national government shutdown at 12:01 AM on Sunday, October 1, 2023. With congressional gridlock preventing the passage of even a continuing resolution, the… [more]
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15 High Paying Construction Jobs in 2023
posted on 06.26.2023
The construction industry offers a plethora of opportunities for both lucrative and fulfilling careers. From carpenters to electricians to project managers and civil engineers, there is a wide range of what is considered a construction professional… [more]
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Top Risks, Causes of Loss and Growth Drivers for the Construction Sector in 2023
posted on 05.09.2023
While the long-term future outlook of the construction industry is positive, the industry is also facing a number of challenges such as the prospect of recession, the shortage and rising cost of materials, the shortage of skilled labor, a spike in… [more]
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2023 Look Ahead: What to Watch in Local Governments This Year
posted on 02.28.2023
Below, we take a look at how five major policy issues that are often discussed in national politics are playing out in local governments by the number of conversations happening at city council meetings, county planning commissions, development… [more]
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5 Ways to Build a More Diverse Supply Chain
posted on 10.19.2022
Welcome to Day 3 of Construction Inclusion Week, where the daily theme is Supplier Diversity. Supplier diversity is a business practice that refers to the inclusion of businesses owned by diverse individuals or groups in the procurement of goods and… [more]
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Four Questions About the Infrastructure Act Answered (Part 1)
posted on 08.29.2022
The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the bipartisan infrastructure bill, will increase federal spending on infrastructure by about $550 billion over the next decade, nearly all through grants to state and local… [more]
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