Soft Skills Training: Next Step in Evolution of Project Culture

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By Bruce Worcester For many of us who have spent our careers in the field, there’s no place we’d rather be. Each time I’ve wrapped up a big project and spent a few weeks in the office starting up a new one, I always find myself eager to get back to the field. As we aim to attract more talent into the trades, never has there been a better time to invest in our people to provide them with the meaningful careers they desire—in the field or in the office. In the trades, training tends to focus on technical building … Read more

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Contractors Expect Demand to Expand in Every Market Segment in 2019

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Seventy-nine percent of construction firms plan to expand their payrolls in 2019 but an almost equal percentage are worried about their ability to locate and hire qualified workers, according to survey results released by the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage Construction and Real Estate. The findings are detailed in Contractors Remain Confident About Demand, Worried About Labor Supply: The 2019 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook Report. “Construction executives appear to remain confident about their market prospects for 2019 and plan to add headcount to cope with the added workload,” said Stephen E. Sandherr, the association’s CEO. “Even as … Read more

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A Chat with Tony Creed, Senior Superintendent at TDIndustries

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Construction challenges, industry changes & must-have tech tool By Chris Maday Schmidt Tony Creed, senior superintendent at TDIndustries, began his career as a sheet metal helper. Through hard work and determination, he has become the company’s leading superintendent for data center projects. One of Creed’s major commitments has been Lean initiatives. He has seen the industry change to incorporate these processes, but has also seen what happens when a project development team does not have complete buy-in from all partners. Join Construction Superintendent as Creed offers words of wisdom to his younger self and to aspiring superintendents, the biggest change … Read more

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New $700M Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia Project First Integrated Entertainment Destination in Region

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Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia, an affiliate of The Cordish Companies, has selected Gilbane Building Company to serve as the general contractor for the new $700-million project. Located in the heart of the South Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Stadium District, Live! Casino & Hotel Philadelphia will transform the area into the first integrated sports, entertainment and casino resort destination in the region. The 1.5-million-square-foot facility will include 2,200 slots and electronic table games, more than 150 live action table games, an upscale 200+ boutique hotel, popular restaurants and live entertainment venues, valet parking and an approximately 2,700-space parking garage. Gilbane will lead … Read more

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CONEXPO Launches Innovative Digital Resource for Construction Equipment Marketplace

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A digital platform providing construction contractors access to off-road construction equipment manufacturers was launched by CONEXPO. CONEXPO Connect brings together the off-road equipment industry to provide an exclusive experience for contractors and off-road equipment buyers. The unveiling took place at the annual conference for the Association of Equipment Manufacturers, owner of CONEXPO. The platform, designed specifically for the construction and aggregate equipment market, provides contractors insider access to new products, equipment experts and industry connections. CONEXPO Connect is available for contractors and others who purchase off-road equipment. Thirty brands have already signed on to the platform. View video here. Site … Read more

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