Jan. 14—Coming up in Hawaii’s construction industry as apprentices, drywaller Trisha Taketa and carpenter Vaneza Austria were usually the only women on their job sites where they received side glances from older, male construction workers. Now as journey-level workers, they’re…
There were a record 2,349 construction firm collapses in the calendar year 2023 — accounting for nearly 28% of all Australian business failures. Going forward in 2024, the construction industry faces the continued pressure of higher relative interest rates, disruptions…
The Auto and Construction industries along with electronics, have been dominating the list of complaints received by the Competition and Consumer Affairs Commission (CCAC) over the past year. According to the Commission, it received 492 complaints against businesses last year,…
One of the victims who was injured in the deadly Teeple Terrace building collapse on Dec. 11, 2020 said the fines against the companies involved don’t go far enough. Jacob Hurl said it’s the workers who end up paying for…
A total of 54 construction workers died in British Columbia in 2023, marking the highest total in 35 years, according to the BC Building Trades Council. This includes 28 workers who died from trauma and 26 who died from exposure.…
By YOURI KEMP Tribune Business Reporter ykemp@tribunemedia.net BAHAMAS Contractors Association president Leonard Sands does not see construction slowing down for 2024 and could see a 20 percent uptick, but warned restrictive banking policies could put a damper on the growth.…
13 Sri Lanka stands on the verge of losing a major industry – its construction sector, which notably contributes approximately 9.6% to the GDP and involves nearly 2.6 million stakeholders. The industry has already seen a significant contraction by 60%,…
Will construction continue to remain strong in 2024 amid economic uncertainties? Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractor of America, says, “I’m not using the ‘r’ word, but I do think a slowdown is likely.” On this episode…
Full transition from diesel to electric for construction site equipment may be more case specific than first imagined. The challenges to going all battery-electric have been well documented. The cost of battery-electric equipment is much higher than the diesel equivalent.…
Surge in Rebar Prices: A Challenge for Egypt’s Construction Industry The construction industry in Egypt is facing an uphill battle, with a sharp rise in the cost of rebar, a vital construction material. This increase in rebar prices, driven by…
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