-
Dec 9, 2024 | 
constructionext.com | Alli Romano |Katy Tomasulo
Lawmakers and business groups objected to the burden the rule might place on small businesses and expressed concerns regarding its diversity proposals. The U.S. Department of Labor last week confirmed to HR Dive that it won’t be moving forward with its embattled apprenticeship rule meant to update the existing Registered Apprenticeship program. The Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs marked that the rule had been withdrawn on Nov. 27.
-
Nov 22, 2024 | 
constructionext.com | Katy Tomasulo |Alli Romano
More than two-thirds of high schoolers enrolled in skilled trades programs say they’re committed to their future trade career, but they also faced challenges when trying to access critical training, according to a recent report from Dewalt, a Stanley Black & Decker brand. In this survey of 225 U.S. high school students, half of students said they were placed on a waitlist for training.
-
Nov 16, 2024 | 
constructionext.com | Katy Tomasulo |Alli Romano
It’s clear that we at Pro Tool Reviews love our tools. In addition to seeing some truly amazing new tools this year, we also witnessed the release of equally impressive outdoor gear. That makes for lots of great gifts and ideas for this holiday season. We gathered up some of our favorite tools, products, and gear this year to present you with a “cheat sheet” of the best tool gifts for Christmas 2024.
-
Nov 16, 2024 | 
constructionext.com | Katy Tomasulo |Alli Romano
A combination of fiscal stimulus, curbed immigration, increased tariffs and other policy decisions are likely to impact construction under Donald Trump's second term, economists say. That’s according to Oxford Economics, which assessed the prospects for the global construction industry ahead of Trump’s administration taking over the reins of the US government in January.
-
Oct 31, 2024 | 
constructionext.com | Katy Tomasulo
Subscribe to get the latest information on products, technologies and management. Join our growing community and stay informed with our free newsletters. Sign Me Up
-
Oct 24, 2024 | 
constructionext.com | Katy Tomasulo
Exoskeletons hold great potential for improving safety and reducing injuries but challenges like compatibility, adoption resistance and cost concerns remain. Despite the ongoing debate around how open or resistant the industry is to accepting change, construction has long been a sector where innovation can significantly enhance safety and efficiency. One such innovation making waves is wearable robots, commonly known as exoskeletons.
-
Oct 21, 2024 | 
constructionext.com | Katy Tomasulo
Don't Get Spooked by Cyber Threats with Command CloudBeware of Cyber Threats This Halloween by Leveraging Command CloudAs Halloween approaches, it's time to think about the real monsters lurking in the shadows: cyber-attacks! At Command Alkon, we take the fright out of data security, ensuring that your sensitive information is protected from these spooky threats.
-
Oct 18, 2024 | 
constructionext.com | Katy Tomasulo
Subscribe to get the latest information on products, technologies and management. Join our growing community and stay informed with our free newsletters. Sign Me Up
-
Oct 16, 2024 | 
constructionext.com | Katy Tomasulo
Here are Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s views on the industry’s most pressing topics, including immigration, permitting, infrastructure and more. As the 2024 presidential election nears, the platforms of the major parties’ candidates have emerged — and there’s no shortage of policy stances that affect construction execs. Below is a look at where former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris — and, in some cases, their respective running mates, Ohio Sen.
-
Oct 10, 2024 | 
constructionext.com | Katy Tomasulo
In this 2024 pre-construction series webinar, we will delve into the practical techniques that concrete contractors use to cast walls and elevated floors, making the placement process more efficient and productive. Efficient strategies when placing structural concrete allow contractors to reduce the length of their critical path and yield more significant profits. Contractors must deal with highly congested reinforcement elements, high-strength mixes and complicated placement strategies.
