CONEXPO-CON/AGG Releases Free E-Book on Construction Recruitment and Retention

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG has released its latest e-book, “4 Steps to Hiring and Retaining the Best Workers,” designed to help construction business owners attract and retain the best skilled talent. This free comprehensive guide offers strategies and tips proven to help companies find, hire and develop the right employees, ultimately enhancing productivity and maintaining high-quality standards. “We understand the critical importance of skilled and reliable workers in the construction industry,” said CONEXPO-CON/AGG show director Dana Wuesthoff. “Our new e-book provides valuable insights and practical advice to help construction business owners overcome staffing challenges and build a strong, dedicated workforce to move their … Read more

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG Launches Comprehensive Mental Health Resource Hub

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG is shining a light on mental health issues in the construction industry. Recognizing the unique challenges faced by professionals in this field, the organization has launched a comprehensive resource hub dedicated to mental wellness. The initiative aims to change the industry’s approach to mental health by providing actionable resources, sharing inspiring personal stories and offering practical advice for both employers and employees. “The construction industry is filled with professionals committed to precision in everything they do,” said CONEXPO-CON/AGG Show Director Dana Wuesthoff. “This level of attention and care must also be given to the mental health of all construction … Read more

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CONEXPO-CON/AGG Champions Mental Health with CIASP Donation

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During Mental Health Awareness Month, CONEXPO-CON/AGG is donating $5,000 to the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention, supporting its initiatives in mental health within the construction sector. Founded by the Construction Financial Management Association in 2016, the CIASP’s mission is to dismantle the stigma attached to mental health within the industry. By 2018, it evolved into an independent 501(c)(3) entity, focusing on suicide prevention awareness, providing essential resources, and fostering a community committed to eliminating suicides in construction. To donate to CIASP, click here. CONEXPO-CON/AGG also created a comprehensive resource hub, where employers and employees can access valuable resources.

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ECOPact Low-Carbon Concrete Big Step Toward Greener Building

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With the vision of leading the way to net-zero construction, Holcim developed ECOPact, combining innovative design with extensive research and development. Offering the industry’s broadest range of green concrete products, ECOPact delivers a low-carbon concrete solution without compromising on the performance the industry demands. ECOPact contains an innovative mix of supplementary cementitious materials and admixtures technology. Mix designs can be used in a variety of structural components: from foundations, columns and beams, to walls, driveways and walkways. It can be easily handled, pumped and finished like conventional concrete. In addition, the product was selected as the CONEXPO-CON/AGG Next Level Awards … Read more

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Get Smarter About Electric Construction Equipment

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Submitted by CONEXPO-CON/AGG Sustainability in the construction industry is being advanced by the public and private sectors. Governments are adopting more clean-air regulations at local and regional levels and companies are adopting sustainability policies and asking partners to help them meet their targets. Consequently, many manufacturers have already developed – or are in the process of developing – electric-powered construction equipment to meet increasing emissions regulations, provide efficiency improvements and lower operating costs. All electric, electric/hydraulic and battery-operated versions rival their diesel and gas counterparts in performance, notes Joel Honeyman, vice president of Global Innovation at Bobcat. The changing industry … Read more

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