We all know how time consuming it is to run a construction company. From estimating and bidding to payroll and budgeting, it takes a lot of energy to keep things moving efficiently. Over the years, technology has been developed to help streamline these processes and improve construction productivity, but many contractors have been reluctant to try anything new.

Many construction companies use independent contractors. It is a standard industry practice. However, there has always been a tug of war between contractors and lawmakers debating exactly when a worker is considered an independent contractor rather than an employee. That's driven in part by the concern that some employers will use misclassification to cheat workers out of benefits to which they would otherwise be entitled — i.e. health insurance, workers’ compensation and unemployment compensation, overtime pay and contributions to their Social Security accounts via employer payroll taxes.

With any project, managing a large contingency of workers—all with varying levels of security clearance—can be a logistical headache. 

Workforce development needs to be a year-long focus, but Workforce Development month can be a good time to re-evaluate your initiatives.

When nearing completion on a large construction project, general contractors tend to start allocating their administrative resources to the next project. Yet it’s precisely at the end when one of the largest and most important administrative tasks begins: the closeout process.  

The Contractors' Top 50 New Products offer a glimpse into what other fleet owners and managers perceive as top opportunities to grow their business.

Blueprints for K-12 school construction reflect radical changes in the educational landscape. Yesterday’s linear hallways and windowless classrooms are being replaced with open, collaborative learning spaces purposefully designed to accommodate small group interactions and project-based learning.

In the engineering sector, computer programs are gradually becoming more influential and helpful. Design capabilities have progressed exponentially thanks to these new innovations and, when used correctly, they can help create designs of unparalleled quality.

The EEOC collects workforce data from employers with more than 100 employees. Employers meeting the reporting thresholds have a legal obligation to provide the data; it is not voluntary. Deadline to comply is September 30th 2019.

When undocumented workers get hurt on the job, their individual illegal status does not obviate a right to workers’ compensation benefits; it may, however, limit the benefits to which they are entitled.

Join us in Las Vegas, March 23-26, 2020 for the 2020 CISCA Convention and INTEX. Registration is now open and there is a special CISCA rate for lodging. For additional questions, call CISCA at 630-584-1919 or email cisca@cisca.org.

The Ceilings and Interior Systems Construction Association (CISCA) invites applications for their Construction Excellence Awards competition. Award winners will be recognized at the dinner on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 during the CISCA Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada. The awards ceremony features a multi-media presentation of all submissions and winning projects. Winners will be featured in the Acoustical Interior Construction magazine and on the CISCA website.

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