The Q1 2018 USG Corporation + U.S. Chamber of Commerce Commercial Construction Index reveals nearly two-thirds of contractors are highly confident that demand for commercial construction will increase over the next year, however, continued concerns around labor shortages have put even greater pressure on the industry. To increase jobsite efficiency and improve labor productivity, increasingly more builders are turning to alternative construction solutions, like prefabrication and modularization.
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The Clark County Board of County Commissioners voted to approve the sale of $750 million in general obligation bonds to help pay for construction of the nearly $2 billion Raiders stadium in Las Vegas.
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Structural failures and other jobsite disasters can lead to financial and legal problems — as well as damage to the contractor's reputation.
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Corruption has become commonplace in the $45.3 billion New York City construction market, according to a report from The Real Deal. The rise of fraudulence, the report found, stems from a lack of oversight that has left third parties — like property managers, suppliers and subcontractors — to a construction project virtually unchecked.
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The initial reception for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act has been strong, with scores of companies of virtually every size and sector crediting tax reform for significant investments in their workers. But what does the new law mean for the construction industry?
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While technological advancement is rapidly expanding in the construction world, many companies are still conducting business in a similar way they did decades ago. In a 2017 global survey conducted by KPMG, findings showed that even though 72% of the engineering and construction executives surveyed stated that technological innovation played a role in their vision, less than half had a clear strategy in place to integrate those advancements.
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Having proper insurance coverage - including knowing what is and isn't covered - is important if legal issues arise on a project.
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The Emerging Leaders program is a structured, rotating four-year course of study and activities that centers around four key partners in our association: Manufacturers, Distributors, Independent Representatives, and Contractors. The program, which is designed to promote the growth of future industry leaders, is now open for applications. The first meeting is May 14, 2018 at Rulon International’s facility. Sign up now to claim your spot!
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CISCABookmark the CISCA website and make sure to check back regularly for event information and job postings. www.cisca.org
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Hilti is bringing connectivity to the jobsite with the Hilti Connect app. Tool information, service history and more are now accessible via the app and NFC tag inside the tool, allowing you to easily identify the tool and access all its unique information even when the serial number is unreadable. With instant access at your fingertips, Hilti Connect helps you make informed decisions on the jobsite to be more productive.
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Place your brand in front of the multi-billion dollar interior systems industry today!
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CISCA is now on four social media platforms: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. Follow us for new posts every Monday, Wednesday and Friday as we post updates, industry news and convention information!
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