MCA Announces Details, Registration for 2023 Winter Meeting

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The Metal Construction Association’s registration for its upcoming annual winter meeting is now open. The event will take place in-person Jan. 22-25 at the Hyatt Regency in Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa in Florida. The meeting is open to members and non-members. The event will cover an array of topics pertinent to the use of metal in the building envelope, plus several opportunities to network with industry leaders. The keynote speaker is Dr. Chris Kuehl. Dr. Kuehl is the managing director of Armada Corporation and serves as the company’s chief economist and is also the economic analyst for the Fabricators … Read more

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Most Construction Craft Professionals Like Their Jobs

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By Tim Taylor, P.E., Ph.D. Construction workers report higher levels of job satisfaction than all other industries combined — not just today, but through four distinct economic cycles since 1974. The data comes from the National Opinion Research Center at the University of Chicago. As little as 86% and up to 89% of people working in the construction trades like their jobs. That’s exciting news to share as we celebrate Careers in Construction Month this October. One reason for that may be the combination of pay and flexibility that this career path offers. While just over 9% of craft professionals … Read more

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Nearly Half of Survey Respondents Say Training Next-Gen Construction Workers is Industry’s Most Critical Need

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A survey released from DEWALT found more than half of U.S. contractors (55%) feel a lack of skilled workers is a barrier to growing their current business. Looking to the future, 48% believe training the next generation of trades professionals is one of the most critical needs for the success of the construction industry in 2023. Inflation, Insufficient Skilled Labor, Long Hours are Top ChallengesKeeping up with inflation (57%), finding skilled workers/being understaffed (51%) and working long hours (37%) are the top three most significant challenges that U.S. contractors surveyed are facing. When it comes to the effects those challenges … Read more

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2022 DCC Award Winners Announced

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The Decorative Concrete Council announced the winners of its 14th annual Decorative Concrete International Awards competition. The winners were recognized at ASCC’s Annual Conference, September 29, in Cleveland, Ohio. Colorado Hardscapes won the WOW! Award, best overall project, for the USAFA Air Gardens, a restoration project to return the Air Force Academy’s Air Gardens, what had been the focal point of the cadet parade grounds, to its former glory. The area is a 600-foot grid of concrete, landscaping and pools. After 46 years lying dormant, Colorado Hardscapes was tasked with replacing the Air Garden’s walkways, bridges and pool copings, and … Read more

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