The robot is meant to tackle the "manual shortages" Japan is facing, AIST posits, and will allow the limited pool of human workers to focus on lighter, less dangerous work.​

With a severe labor shortage and fewer people entering the field every day, construction companies all over the country are competing to hire and retain the best talent. It’s no longer enough to post an ad on Craigslist and expect high-quality applicants. It’s time to turn over recruiting activities to the marketing team – they know what it takes to attract the right people.

When Pacific Standard Time opened in April, it was one of the city’s buzziest openings, but to actually eat there was almost deafening. Management laid out rugs and installed carpet, but the restaurant remained loud. An audio engineer was brought on to address the din.

Earlier in 2018. the University of Texas announced that it selected Kansas City-based architecture firm Populous to design a $175 million renovation and expansion of its Longhorn football team''s Darrell K. Royal-Texas Memorial Stadium.

OSHA, an agency of the U.S. Department of Labor, has proposed a rule that would eliminate the requirement that employers with 250 or more employees electronically report detailed information about their workers' injuries and illnesses, according to a July 30 notice in the Federal Register.

The Tampa Bay Rays stadium, designed by sports venue expert Populous, will feature what the team called an intimate fan experience and an upper level with a maximum distance of 204 feet from the field, 17 unique seating areas, 21 viewing platforms and a 360-degree concourse that allows a full view of gameplay. Similar to the U.S. Bank Stadium, the Rays stadium features a translucent roof.

The 2019 CISCA Construction Excellence Awards Website is now open for entries. The final day to enter your project is January 31, 2019. You may start an application and save it to finish at a later time. Enter as many projects as you wish!

Kent Vipond announced his retirement plan, Brice Neiman was promoted to CEO, Greg Williamsen was appointed president/unit manager for E&K of Omaha, David Loseke was named new business development manager, and Jeff Dowd was recognized as president/unit manager for E&K of Phoenix.

Panel shapes, sizes, colors and textures can ship in just three weeks.

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.

Associated Builders and Contractors reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator expanded to a record 9.9 months during the second quarter of 2018. Backlog is up 12.2 percent from the first quarter and 14 percent compared to the same time last year.