MindForge to Host Virtual Q&A on Communication Efficiency in Construction

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MindForge, a software platform streamlining communication for the construction industry, will host a free virtual Q&A session noon ET Thursday, March 28 on resolving onsite conflict, battling worker poaching and jobsite leadership gaps. In this 45-minute session, MindForge founder Stokes McIntyre and construction performance coach Perry Maughmer will talk through the mounting pressures specialty contractors face. Hear from Maughmer on how he coaches construction and specialty contract leaders to navigate all the above — and more. For more information or to register for the session, visit mindforge.live/huddle-session. About MindForge MindForge is a software platform that helps everyone on a construction … Read more

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H2 2022 Construction Outlook: Rising Costs, Tempered Outlooks

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The first half of 2022 saw cost inflation persist at an elevated rate as strong construction demand competed with a broad range of global and local issues. Though inflation and supply chain troubles are reminiscent of 2021, the contributing material components have shifted and new supply side issues have emerged. Despite a global inability to control the wide ranging disruptions and widespread fear of a recession, the industry is only just beginning to see a modest pullback and tempering of builder confidence. How will the industry’s existing inertia fare against changing economic outlooks and uncertainty? JLL’s latest Construction Outlook updates … Read more

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Virtual Conference to Highlight Career Opportunities for Former Military Members  

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The International Code Council will be hosting a virtual webinar, “Building Your Future: Career Paths for Military Veterans”, 1-2 p.m. CT Tuesday, May 10, as part of the Code Council’s yearly awareness campaign, Building Safety Month. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate of post September 2001 veterans rose to 7.3% in 2020. The webinar, hosted by industry professionals with military experience, will explore the outlook for construction and building safety jobs, as well as the challenges, opportunities and resources available for military veterans considering a career in building safety. Who: Kris Bridges, code council board of … Read more

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CPWR-NIOSH COVID-19 Webinar COVID 101: Back to Basics

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The cold January weather throughout much of the country is keeping many people indoors right now. With COVID-19 continuing to spread, it is important to remember that a multi-layered approach to exposure control on construction jobsites is key. While vaccinations are important and effective at preventing COVID, especially severe illness and death, other key safety measures include requiring employees and visitors to wear masks, improving ventilation and allowing time off for isolating or quarantining when necessary. Join CPWR and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health for a COVID 101: Back to Basics webinar from 3-3:30 p.m. ET on … Read more

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Addressing Temporary Containment During Renovations

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This free webinar, held at 2 p.m. EDT on July 22, is a virtual event accessible online and over the phone. Access instructions will be provided after registration. Description The “drywall default” is crumbling. Join STARC Systems’ Bruce Bickford, VP product development, and Bill Cooper, SVP sales and service, to discover how the latest advancements in modular temporary containment are raising the bar for occupied renovations. In this session, Bickford and Cooper shed light on why contractors should revisit emerging solutions that are faster and easier to install, durable and reusable. You’ll also learn how, when done right, modular temporary … Read more

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