Fed Rate Cuts Ignite Construction Boom The Federal Reserve's interest rate cuts have spurred a surge in construction activity, leading to increased demand for steel and a positive outlook for the industry. 11/20/2024 - 7:00 am | View Link
New-home construction falls to three-month low as high rates and hurricanes impact builders Construction of new U.S. homes fell 3.1% in October as builders pulled back on new projects. Housing starts fell to a 1.31 million annual pace from 1.35 million the previous month, the government said ... 11/19/2024 - 1:00 am | View Link
Construction Input Prices Continue to Rise in October Construction input prices rose by 0.3% in October 2024 compared to the previous month, according to an analysis by Associated Builders and Contractors of Producer Price Index data from the U.S. Bureau ... 11/14/2024 - 4:10 am | View Link
Boost for Harris as Four Out of Five States See Employment Rise in Construction Vice President Kamala Harris has gained significant momentum as construction jobs have increased in four out of five U.S. states, reflecting the current administration's strong focus on infrastructure ... 10/28/2024 - 5:11 am | View Link
The computer-science prodigy has dedicated his life to weighty AI research. Now he’s also racing to make everyday Google products smarter.
Google DeepMind CEO Demis Hassabis used to get some of his most fulfilling work done between midnight and 3 a.m. A self-described “nocturnal person,” the Londoner devoted the solitude of his overnight shift to catching up on scientific papers, coming up with new ideas, and just plain thinking.
Two professors break down how to navigate the benefits and challenges of working with family members.
Working with family members in a business setting is a unique experience that brings both opportunities and challenges. Entrepreneurial families—those engaged in creating and managing businesses over generations—often rely on the strength of family ties to create long-lasting ventures.
Demonstrating the characteristics of care and service are reflected by doing the following three things that can create a more positive work environment.
Whether you are a CEO, frontline manager, or individual contributor, what people will remember most about working with you is how you made them feel.
Nearly 2 million undocumented immigrants are the backbone of some industries, and they pay billions in taxes for services they never receive.
In the days following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, I reached out to a longtime Northern California family farmer to gauge his level of concern.
The autonomous vehicle industry sits at a crossroads, and transparency and safety are vital.
The first autonomous vehicles (AVs) hit public roads over a decade ago. Since then, hype and investment have taken off, with hundreds of companies racing to bring this technology into the mainstream.
Volunteer days are nice, but these three ways to engage the community are a better bet.
Community relations is often relegated to feel-good, warm, and fuzzy activities that make for great photo opps but lack widespread, long-term impact. I’m talking about activities like donating oversized checks to charities, sponsoring the high school soccer team’s jerseys, and hosting volunteer days for employees.