#construction-industry

#construction-industry

OSHA initiated an inspection of 3 Guys Home Improvement Inc. for alleged fall hazards, leading to significant citations for willful and serious safety violations.

Unions in California's construction sector shrank to 12.5% of the workforce in 2023, with 129,800 unionized workers, a decline from 17% in 2023 and a massive fall since 1983.

"Weaker pricing and falling demand has impacted the company and Travis Perkins is facing a 'challenging' year as there is less demand in the sector."

Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI) has faced backlash over its aggressive tactics in securing a major housing deal in Galway, which has raised concerns among builders.

People will always need buildings! The construction industry is a powerful economic driver, employing millions and generating substantial GDP contributions.

I was trying everything to get into the industry, It's just something I've always wanted to do... I found out about the Euston Skills Centre and within those 10 days, I was able to accomplish my credentials.

"The construction sector is increasingly recognized as a significant contributor to global biodiversity loss, responsible for up to 30 percent of this decline, but progress is being made by key players to mitigate these impacts..."

"In highly technical industries, too much information can be off-putting due to the overwhelming jargon that can come with it, but just enough can improve the customer experience."

The construction sector comprises nearly a quarter of deliberate tax defaulters, revealing a troubling trend and evading nearly £15 million in taxes.

The final report of the Grenfell Inquiry stated that the west London tower block was covered in combustible products due to systematic dishonesty by firms that manufactured and sold cladding and insulation.

Thouria Istephan revealed the inquiry exposed widespread incompetence as a key cause for the Grenfell disaster, advocating for a culture change in the construction industry.