Did you know that October is Careers in Construction Month? Careers in Construction Month (CICM) is a nationwide campaign held every October to increase public awareness of possible careers in construction. Designed to inspire the next generation of trade professionals, this campaign highlights how having construction careers can positively impact individuals and communities.

Preface: The United States recorded 45,979 deaths by suicide in the year 2020. This equals one suicide every 11 minutes. If you or someone you know is struggling, there are lifelines and text lines you can reach out to 24/7 to talk to a trained crisis counselor. This includes the 988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline, available via text or phone call 24/7, 365 days a year.

The most recent AGC workforce survey shows that “88% of construction firms are having a hard time finding workers to hire.” But where are the solutions to this uncertainty?

When looking for new work, contractors today face many challenges, including: Limited project information Time-consuming bid preparation processes Difficulty managing multiple projects at once

What is construction cost estimating? How can you estimate the cost of construction? There are several types of construction cost estimates. There are also tools you can use to help estimate construction costs. So, how do you create the best construction cost estimates during takeoff? First, you must learn the steps of being a construction cost estimator. Projects with high amounts of dollars, resources, and jobs require accurate cost estimates. The most important thing is to win the bid.

Federal government construction project contracts are a great way for commercial construction firms to make money. The total construction spending from all government levels totaled $476 billion in 2023. That’s almost a 25% increase from $383 billion in 2022. 

NextGen is a group of dedicated individuals and professionals from ConstructConnect that are committed to inspiring the next generation of youth to consider and join the construction workforce. With a nationwide labor shortage and a frightening gap between the demand for workers and the number of qualified people searching for construction jobs, action must be taken to encourage students to enter this lucrative and diverse workforce.

Arguably one of the most essential documents to ensure a construction project’s success, a material takeoff (MTO) is a comprehensive list of all materials and their quantities required to complete a project derived from the construction drawings and plans. Also referred to as a construction takeoff, quantity takeoff, or simply a takeoff, is a crucial element in accurately estimating and bidding on a construction job.

In the world of commercial construction and especially working as a general contractor, networking and building relationships are vital and necessary skills that spur leads and drive revenue. Whether in person at a trade show, online on a project database, or on the jobsite, maintaining positive relationships remains at the heart of running a successful general contracting business.

When it comes to generating leads and finding more projects in the commercial construction industry, particularly in the preconstruction phase, there are many different routes one can choose to navigate. From a strategic standpoint, the plan you create and decide to implement entirely depends on your business goals and priorities. It is safe to assume that most priorities lie in the “increase market share, profit, and overall success” category.