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Undergraduate programs under the umbrella of construction – including a range of both trade and management tracks – grew by the second-largest percentage increase among all majors in enrollments at four-year institutions this spring, according to the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center.
 
An explosion at a Gatesville, Texas, hospital addition project killed one construction worker and injured 15 others. Ten of those injured at Coryell Memorial Healthcare System are in critical condition.
 
One in 10 companies with revenue of $50 million and more use drones, according to a Blue Research report. Of the 1,736 individuals surveyed for the "State of Drones in Big Business" report, 92% said their company saw a positive return on its drone investment within one year.
 
Construction is about to begin on a $150 million, 2,225,000-square-foot Amazon fulfillment center in Gaines Charter Township, Michigan near Grand Rapids.
 
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New tool lets business executives see how office noise impacts overall financial performance.
 
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The construction industry has very clearly evolved over the past few decades. In just the last few years, many advancements in technology contributed to shifts in how certain work is done. It’s vital for those in the industry be proactive about seeking new information by taking advantage of or creating new training material. Successful companies invest their time and money in training, knowing it will impact the overall success of the company, including the financial and mental well-being of employees.Following are five benefits of making an investment in employee training.
 
The construction industry has a $1.6 trillion opportunity. According to McKinsey & Co., that’s how much will be added to the global economy in construction goods and services if the industry's productivity catches up with other sectors which have made productivity strides through digitization and automation.
 
Regardless of how stringent a company’s safety measures are, there is no possible way to completely eliminate the threat of workplace accidents. That’s where workers’ compensation insurance comes in. Having workers’ compensation isn’t just an option, but a necessity.
 
LAMVIN INC now on team lean
Lamvin Inc.
Lamvin Inc., a leading manufacturer of quality, custom architectural acoustical wall and ceiling products, has committed to the lean manufacturing methodology by investing in lean training throughout the organization. Lamvin has secured the support of California Manufacturing Technology Consulting and Lean Six Sigma Institute in training employees to reduce waste in material, and eliminate wasteful activities, resulting in the maximization of customer value and quick production ability.
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