The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) released its 2023 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook report, showing that contractors continue to struggle with supply chain and hiring constraints. However, many indicate reinforced attraction and retention efforts, and optimism that public-sector projects show promise for the year ahead. According to the report, contractors are generally optimistic […]

Crystal Window and Door Systems opened a new sales and distribution office in Dallas. Located near major highways at 454 West Mockingbird Ln., the new 5,600-sq.ft. facility serves trade professionals from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, with a product showroom, sales counter and loading areas for order pickup. Company officials said the […]

Last week, Dodge Data and Analytics and CPWR hosted a webinar as part of an ongoing series to show how the COVID-19 pandemic is leading contractors to focus on safety management practices while maintaining commitment to training. The discussion, hosted by Donna Laquidara-Carr, insights research director for Dodge Data & Analytics, reviewed the findings of […]

President Joe Biden issued an executive order mandating that federal government workers, contractors and employees of contractors who do business with the federal government receive vaccinations against COVID-19. The measure is part of the administration’s plan to stop the Delta variant and boost COVID-19 vaccinations among federal employees, according to the White House. The news […]

It’s the year of DYI. Or so say the statistics, as in 2020 more homeowners report they’re tackling their own home improvement projects than ever before. Meanwhile, if you’ve read my past blogs (or happen to know me), then you know that they’re all DIY years for me. But 2020 was going to be different. […]

More than three-fourths of contractors currently are experiencing project delays or disruptions, though the reasons vary according to a new survey from the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC). That’s up from 57% in June. Nearly half of contractors cited construction materials, equipment or part shortages for the delays while 35% cited a shortage of […]

According to recently gleaned data, contractors still face significant challenges in managing risk on their projects, but are optimistic about the potential for technology to help. According to the report “Using Technology to Improve Risk Management in Construction,” by Dodge Data and Analytics and Triax Technologies, when asked to rate the difficulty level of six […]

The Florida Supreme Court’s decision that says insurance companies must pay a general contractor’s overhead and profit when indemnifying a homeowner’s claim for replacement of damaged property could have long-reaching ramifications. With its July verdict of Amado Trinidad vs. Florida Peninsula Insurance Company, the state of Florida’s highest court ruled that homeowners are entitled to […]