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fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

From Intuition to Data Driven Decisions: Budgeting Tools That Work

Budget overruns persist in many industries due to reliance on outdated methods and insufficient data.
fromSFGATE
3 weeks ago

5 Key Takeaways: ICE Raids Target Workers Rebuilding After Wildfires

The immigration raids have forced workers to go underground, affecting construction sites and leading to delayed rebuilds, blown budgets, and an overall sense of unease.
LA real estate
E-Commerce
fromHubspot
3 weeks ago

5 best CRMs for construction businesses in 2025

Construction businesses require specialized CRM systems to manage complex client relationships and project timelines efficiently.
#housing
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fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Fear at the day labor spot: The migrant workers struggling to find jobs outside a Home Depot

Juan Carlos, waiting outside Home Depot, carries a message on his T-shirt, 'We built this city,' representing hard-working individuals who constructed the urban landscape of New York.
New York City
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Undocumented builders face unchecked exploitation amid Trump raids: It's more work, less pay'

Rogelio, a tile setter, works for various contractors in the Tucson region and reported a drastic pay cut of 30% to 40% since Trump's return to office.
US politics
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E-Commerce
fromFortune
1 month ago

Home Depot's latest deal signals a strategic shift in M&A

Home Depot's acquisition of GMS signals a strategic pivot to capture more professional market growth.
fromBrooklyn Eagle
1 month ago

Owners of construction company charged with defrauding the city of New York in connection with over $13.5M of public school repairs

Dalip Singh and Gurnirmal Singh were charged with conspiracy for submitting false payroll records and exploiting undocumented workers to commit wire fraud.
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fromABC7 San Francisco
1 month ago

CA mass deportations could have $275 billion economic impact, new report shows

Mass deportations in California could lead to significant economic impacts, including workforce shortages in crucial industries like agriculture and construction.
European startups
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How can housing companies prove sustainability?

Sustainable homebuilding must be measurable; Clearyst and Azure Printed Homes demonstrate this through a new sustainability report using the EU Taxonomy framework.
fromHackernoon
2 months ago

The ROI of Digital Tools in Construction: What the Numbers Say | HackerNoon

Digital transformation can offer construction companies profitability but often requires significant investment and careful ROI consideration.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

Landmark Court Ruling Exposes Workers' Compensation Barriers in the Construction Industry

The ruling underscores systemic issues in workers' compensation, highlighting delays, denials, and economic stress faced by injured construction workers, particularly in high-risk environments.
Social justice
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

What the government's new housebuilding reforms mean for small business owners

Government reforms aim to boost SME housebuilding and stimulate local economies through financial support and eased regulations.
fromNew York Post
2 months ago

How contractors are preparing for a pending recession

Slower construction is a significant indicator of an impending recession, according to a new survey of contractors.
fromClickUp
3 months ago

10 Buildertrend Competitors for Construction Project Management

"Buildertrend is a big name in the space, but it's not the only option. We’ve rounded up the best Buildertrend alternatives to help you manage your next project without the headaches."
Marketing tech
Soccer (FIFA)
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Pressure grows on Fifa as reports warn of serious risk to workers amid Saudi World Cup building boom

Migrant workers in Saudi Arabia face life-threatening conditions amid construction for the World Cup, according to human rights groups.
fromwww.housingwire.com
3 months ago

U.S., China tariff detente has big implications for homebuilders

The U.S. and China have agreed to a temporary reduction of tariffs to navigate trade negotiations, focusing on fentanyl trafficking.
Artificial intelligence
fromArchDaily
3 months ago

Beyond Matter: How Far Can Material Intelligence Go?

Quantum computing has the potential to revolutionize various fields by allowing parallel processing with qubits, transforming problem-solving capabilities.
Intelligent materials can sense and respond to their environments, marking a significant shift in architectural development and material science.
NYC politics
fromtherealdeal.com
3 months ago

Bad news for developers: Why 485x will remain broken

Developers are forced to create projects with 99 units to avoid tax penalties, leading to expensive housing and wasted resources.
Remote teams
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

Can the Housing Market Withstand a Shrinking Workforce? The Role of Hispanic Labor Under Pressure

Hispanic workers are vital to the U.S. construction industry, making up over a third of the workforce.
fromThe Drum
3 months ago

Volvo's 'electrification evangelist' on disruption, diesel and Dolph Lundgren

The shift to electrification in the construction industry requires bold marketing and innovative storytelling to overcome traditional inertia.
fromSecuritymagazine
3 months ago

OSHA cites Pennsylvania roofing contractor for fall hazards

OSHA initiated an inspection of 3 Guys Home Improvement Inc. for alleged fall hazards, leading to significant citations for willful and serious safety violations.
Pittsburgh Steelers
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

I'm a general contractor in Arizona, and tariffs have already caused me to lose business. There are too many unknowns.

Tariffs have disrupted business for contractors, resulting in pricing uncertainty and a slowdown in renovation projects.
fromHarvard Business Review
3 months ago

How the Construction Sector Is Using AI to Cut Waste and Fraud

The global construction industry struggles with inefficiencies and corruption due to fragmentation and misaligned stakeholder incentives.
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