A real risk for construction companies: Ransomware attacks
Ransomware risk is highest for companies in the construction industry. Learn why and discover what you can do to reduce your business’s risk.
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Building on the Build Back Better Act: Big benefits for contractors and specialists
With the Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework now law and the $1.75 trillion Build Back Better Act awaiting Senate approval, this much-needed
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Confronting a lethal stigma—addressing mental health in the construction industry
Facing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) revelation that male construction workers have a 65% higher suicide rate
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Home Depot, Buildertrend partner in web-based project and expense management tool
The integration helps builders, remodelers and contractors manage purchasing and expenses from a website or app.
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Construction management software focuses on streamlining efficiency: Product Spotlight
Discover three new construction management software programs aimed at streamlining construction company operations.
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Scale and specialization mean success in a booming remodeling industry
As home improvement spending rises, learn why the most successful remodeling contractors now provide only specialized services.
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How contractors can pick the right insurance
What are the typical business insurance coverages, and how do they impact construction businesses?
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With looming labor shortages, new legislation aims to bring shop class back to school
A proposed bill would help schools fund hands-on training to introduce students to trades. Amy GuettlerAmy Guettler is a freelance
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Colorado Homebuilding Academy: From text books to tool belts
The Colorado Homebuilding Academy aims to bring workers to the industry and purpose to students. Danielle AndrusDanielle Andrus is the
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Education as intervention
Even if students don’t join the industry, a valuable byproduct of the Academy’s work is reducing dropout rates. Danielle AndrusDanielle
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