From approrpiate clothing to ladder precautions, contractors can keep these factors in mind to minimize risk of injury. Solid safety practices also help prevent surety bond claims and insurance rate hikes.

The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) conducted a survey of skilled craft workers, and findings indicated that after a period of little movement, salaries and hourly wages in construction are on the rise. Average salaries for project managers and project supervisors are the highest.

According to a survey by the Associated General Contractors of America and Sage Construction and Real Estate, 79 percent of firms intend to hire new employees in 2019, despite the labor shortage. An almost equal 78 percent indicated that they are experiencing difficulty in finding qualified candidates.

Most construction businesses will benefit from the new 20 percent tax deduction for non-C corporation businesses. Wage requirements contained in the legislation also need to be taken into account.

With consumer behavior evolving in the digital age, salespeople are being forced to re-evaluate their techniques and change with the times. Seeking out new information and insights is a critical component to a successful strategy.

Nearly three-quarters of the world's working population stands for the majority of the work day, and it's very common for construction workers to be on their feet all day. Proper posture, specific stretches and other techniques can help keep you healthy.

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!

Personality assessments are frequently used to gauge a job applicant's compatibility with a role. Sometimes the preferred candidate's test results don't line up with expectations - how do you use this information and how does it impact your decision?

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's fourth-quarter Commercial Construction Index survey found that 74 percent of contractors expect to adopt "advanced construction technology" in the next three years. This category includes drones, equipment tagging, wearables, RFID tagging, augmented and virtual reality, reality capture, automated equipment/robotics and 3D printing.