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Salem-Keizer Public Schools Offers Meeting for General Contractors Interested in Bidding on 2018 Construction Bond Projects
Salem-Keizer Public Schools will hold a meeting for general contractors interested in bidding on 2018 construction bond projects on Thursday, September 27 at 1 pm.
OpEd: Is the public school a religion-free zone?
There is a mythology that in the public schools religion cannot be mentioned, the Bible can’t be taught, and religious expression is prohibited.
How to Parent Your Public School Student
Most public schools teach everything but morals. Is it time for this to change?
With religious participation in decline across the nation, more people are calling for moral education in public schools. Teaching morals can be tricky, but some Utah schools show how it can be done.
How Drones Are Already Affecting Construction Sites
Drones can much more for construction sites once their full potential has been explored.
My name isn't 'sweetheart': Why does harassment persist at construction events?
This is both a moral and business issue. And something has to change.
5 Secrets Your Contractor Doesn’t Want You to Know
You think of your general contractor as an ally and partner — but he’s a primarily a businessman who may not reveal all his secrets.
Six Tips for Attracting Millennial Workers to the Construction Industry
Jobs in construction are growing, as is the number of new entrants to the workforce. Companies can narrow the gap by adapting new approaches for attracting millennials. By focusing on the millennia…
How the Construction Industry Can Appeal to Younger Generations
The construction industry has a labor shortage and a perception problem- but that does not mean that it cannot be attractive to young people joining the workforce.
Construction Contractors Who Think Big Make Things Happen
Five steps to follow to think big and gain an edge over the competition
How These Local Catholic Schools Accommodate All Religions
A look into how these local Catholic schools have integrated and accommodated students of all types of religious backgrounds.
Self-funded Health Benefits for Large Construction Contractors
Providing self-funded health benefits to a hourly and geographically dispersed workforce requires a unique approach that integrates enrollment, ongoing eligibility management, premium collection and compliance. Self-funding has many positives, such as reducing...
Four Common Tax Mistakes Construction Contractors Make
By not considering the tax implications of certain decisions, you may be leaving valuable tax deductions and credits on the table
Construction Contractors Must Remove Poor Performers to Increase Bottom Line
Re-evalute your construction crews and remove any poor performers who are bringing down their co-workers, you company and your bottom line
How to Fix America's Least Innovative Industry: Construction
The process of erecting a new building hasn't changed substantially in 50 years. Why is that?
Are women the answer to the construction labor shortage?
Women represent 50% of the U.S. population, but less than 10% of the construction workforce. How can the industry encourage them to consider a career in the trades?
What Happens If You Pay Contractors Only When Their Programs Work?
The White House is launching studies of “pay for success” social programs to find out if they really deliver on their promises.
How do contractors scam developers?
When you begin a new construction build, you have to make an agreement with the contractors. While many contractors are honest and only want to make a living in the construction industry, some
How to leverage corporate programs to survive the construction talent drought
Successful firms are focusing on company culture as a way to draw in new employees and retain existing ones.
What Happens When You Ignore Construction Defects?
Contractors who discover construction defects or mistakes in their work face two challenges: ignore them and risk liability, or fix the problems and risk destroying evidence.
