A case that is currently before the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court spotlights the difference between contracts fashioned in traditional design-bid-build protocol versus a construction management at-risk delivery service. The latter…
Project Labor Agreements, or PLAs, are a hot and divisive topic in light of many states adopting Right To Work policies. Many big construction projects require some form of unionization…
The construction industry is one of those rare industries where you get to try it out first to see if you like it and determine where you would like your…
There are several paths to follow if you want to get involved in a career in construction. You can prepare yourself with a four-year degree, or you can jump right…
The Associated General Contractors of America’s survey of construction workers in the United States revealed that 46 percent of workers had witnessed a crash at roadside construction zones in the…
To be successful in the contracting world, you need to be aware of the trends that could change the way you do business. As technology advances and the needs of…
A construction supervisor is a busy person who carries a great deal of responsibility. In the commonwealth of Massachusetts, no residential construction project that involves 35,000 cubic feet of living…
Imagine if you worked a few 50 hour weeks in a row, but payday never seemed to come around. When you finally did get paid, you were paid for less…
When it comes to advancing your construction career, one issue that always comes up is money. Many construction supervisors get involved in their professions because they truly do enjoy the…
After years of employment challenges, the construction industry has been posting a steady stream of job gains that keep increasing each month. Hiring activity in the construction industry slowed somewhat…