New Report Breaks Down Construction Costs, Innovations Spurred by Pandemic

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According to a new white paper published by Hoar Construction, new safety protocols and schedule adjustments spurred by the pandemic can cost an active project 2% of time every day per capita on a work site w/ 300 employees—that’s approximately 12 minutes of a 10-hour workday based off one construction site managed by Hoar in Charlotte, North Carolina. Although this estimate does not reflect actual cumulative time losses for that project or any other project, cumulative effects threaten to derail many projects, leading to the increase of tactics, such as pull planning for budget-conscious owners and developers who are tightening […]

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CFSEI Accepting Entries for 2021 Awards Program through Feb. 19, 2021

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The Cold-Formed Steel Engineers Institute is accepting entries through Feb. 19, 2021 for its annual awards program, which acknowledges outstanding achievement in creative design, technical innovation and best practices in the use of cold-formed steel. The awards program also recognizes individuals who have volunteered significant time and talent to the cold-formed steel industry. The 2021 CFSEI awards will be presented in three categories: Projects/Design Excellence, Creative Detail and the John P. Matsen Award for Distinguished Service. Winners will be announced at the Virtual 2021 CFSEI Expo, which will be held May 18-20, 2021. The 2021 CFSEI Awards Program seeks entries […]

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NCCER Releasing Updated Construction Curricula in 2021

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Revised versions of NCCER’s Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills, Concrete Construction Levels 1 – 2, Electronic Systems Technician Levels 3 – 4 and Roofing Levels 1 – 2 will be released in 2021. Written in conjunction with national subject matter expert committees, these curricula offer the standardized training and portable credentials trusted by the industry. NCCER’s updated Core: Introduction to Basic Construction Skills adds a new module highlighting the successful career pathways in construction. The revised edition features new and more rigorous performance tests, as well as a number of enhancements to the NCCERConnect online version of the curriculum. […]

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ABC Elects 2021 National Chair, Executive Committee

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Associated Builders and Contractors’ board of directors elected Steve Klessig, vice president of architecture and engineering, Keller Inc., to serve as the 2021 ABC national chair during a meeting at the association’s annual Leadership Institute in Scottsdale, Arizona. Stephanie Schmidt, president, Poole Anderson Construction, was elected chair-elect and Milton Graugnard, executive vice president, Cajun Industries LLC, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, was elected secretary. “The ABC executive committee is committed to ABC’s value proposition to help our members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically and profitably for the betterment of the communities in which they work,” said Michael […]

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AEM Voice of Customer Survey: Looking at COVID-19’s Impact on Construction, Utility Sector Workforce

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By Megan Tanel We’re now six months into what can best be described as a “COVID state of being,” and it’s nearly impossible to overstate the fatigue that has set in as far as analyzing numbers and data and trying to be prepared for whatever comes next. The AEM Construction Sector team continues to look to how we can help provide clarity or support to the needs of our members in these trying times. As mentioned last quarter, we are building on our relationships with sister associations and industry publications through our CONEXPO-CON/AGG trade show, to be the consolidated voice of the customer for equipment […]

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