Project delays and cost overruns are common in the construction industry, and now a report from McGraw Hill Construction delves into the causes, remedies and solutions. The company’s new SmartMarket Report features input from some 3,000 U.S. owners, architects and contractors, as well as commentary from an advisory panel of seven leading…(Read More)
During the past 14 years, 2 million pay phones have disappeared from streets in the U.S. Now an idea’s been hatched that would place charging stations for mobile devices and tablets on streets. CEO Petar Mirovic is the CEO of Volta Group, the tech company behind the plan. He says the units operate…(Read More)
In 1989, Dr. Stephen Covey’s profound book, The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, had the business world raving. Since that time, a few new generations have entered the workforce. Do relative newcomers to business know the name Stephen Covey? Are they introduced to his international best-seller in college? Yes, Malcolm Gladwell, Daniel…(Read More)
Elected officials in Kissimmee, FL don’t want new schools or shelters being built in the downtown area. A zoning ordinance expected to take effect at the end of October may be emulated by other communities around the U.S. Supporters of the ban say it will help keep traffic manageable and benefit business. Opponents…(Read More)
There’s an increasing demand for engineering talent in the oil and gas industries. During the past four years, the growing competition for engineers is attributed to “more drilling, and the greater use of technology to produce oil and gas.” A look at the past three months is impressive as well, reports WantedAnalytics.com. “When…(Read More)
Don’t be in a hurry to battle construction-related disagreements in court. Adjusting your mindset to consider an amicable resolution is an important aspect of how you’ll handle your dispute. It’s easier and less expensive to work things out with a mediator rather than attorneys and a judge. The pre-filing mandatory…(Read More)
A monumental win that will bring 22,000 jobs and pump $100 billion into Nevada’s economy over the next 20 years. At a press conference on Thursday, Gov. Brian Sandoval and Tesla Motors’ CEO Elon Musk announced that Nevada will be home to Tesla’s massive $5 billion lithium gigabattery plant. MSN.com reports…(Read More)
Road work—especially on highways—is an ongoing problem for firefighters and many other emergency responders. Are construction companies aware of how traffic, detours, and broken up road surfaces challenge emergency crews in life and death situations? This story from Fort Worth, TX offers insights from the other side. http://www.betterroads.com/highway…(Read More)
Recent graduates entering the workforce have been barraged by media reports about high unemployment and low wages, but there’s good news for the Class of 2014. Overall, average starting salaries were $48,707, up 7.5 percent from the 2013 class, according to The Wall Street Journal. “Engineers topped the earnings list with average…(Read More)
Noting more than 4,400 on-the-job worker fatalities in 2013, leaders at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration have announced a new rule aimed at improving employee safety. Effective January 1, 2015, employers under OSHA’s jurisdiction will have to notify the agency of work-related fatalities within eight hours, and work-related…(Read More)
