“Construction vehicle safety devices must be fit for purpose” says technology specialist following publication of report

Following the publication of a report indicating there were over 1,000 fatal injuries in the construction industry during 2020 – hundreds of which came from transportation related incidents1 – Brigade Electronics is calling on the industry to ensure commercial vehicle safety devices are fit for purpose. The report, released by the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, […] The post <strong>“Construction vehicle safety devices must be fit for purpose” says technology specialist following publication of report</strong> appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Future of Construction 

By David Redd, Content Director, HCSS According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the unemployment rate in the construction industry was 3.5 percent in July 2022. The last time it was lower than this was in September 2019, about six months before the initial lockdowns from the COVID-19 pandemic, the lowest it has been […] The post Future of Construction  appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

ABC: Nonresidential Construction Adds 19,400 Jobs in May

WASHINGTON, The construction industry added 36,000 jobs on net in May, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released today by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 283,000 jobs, an increase of 3.8%. Nonresidential construction employment increased by 19,400 positions on net, with all […] The post ABC: Nonresidential Construction Adds 19,400 Jobs in May appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Sustaining the AEC Industry in a New Environment

By Tyler Thompson The AEC industry has a unique relationship with the environment and sustainability.  We are the designers of the world around us, but buildings account for nearly 40 percent of carbon emissions every year.  However, in many ways, the AEC industry is leading the way in the fight against climate change.  Part of […] The post Sustaining the AEC Industry in a New Environment appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.

Attracting Next Generation’s Technical Workforce

By Allyson McDuffie The need for more skilled labor has been evident for many years now, long before the pandemic caused workers to leave the industrial sector – from construction and agriculture to transportation and geospatial. At the same time, baby boomers, which make up a large portion of the workforce, are naturally retiring, leaving […] The post Attracting Next Generation’s Technical Workforce appeared first on Civil + Structural Engineer magazine.