Economic Intel for Finishing Contractors: June 2021
SURGING COSTS WILL DELAY CONSTRUCTION'S RECOVERY CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FULL ECONOMIC UPDATE (or read on for an excerpt from this month’s intel.) Job Losses
Understanding Hiring Clauses in a CBA
Overview It’s no secret that skilled workers – particularly skilled trade workers – are in short supply. Construction managers report that the shortage is felt
The 5-Step Construction Quality Control Process
Construction quality control is a process that should be integrated into every project and refined as lessons are learned over time. When done well, the
EEOC Publishes Additional Guidance Answering COVID-19 Vaccination Program Questions
Just before Memorial Day, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) published new guidance addressing questions regarding employer vaccination programs. The newly-issued FAQs address several topics
Feel the Churn
Why the Construction Industry Lost Jobs in May By Anirban Basu | Sage Policy Group There’s a question I’ve been asked several times since last
What Signatory Contractors Need to Know About Wage Reopeners
Overview In general, a “wage reopener” is a way for parties to a collective bargaining agreement to agree to “delay” their bargain over wages in
ProForm Launches New Website
FCA International Partner National Gypsum Company, the exclusive service provider of reliable, high-performance building products manufactured by its affiliate companies and marketed under the ProForm®,
FCA Educational Series: The 12 Emotional Triggers of Buying Decisions
Join FCA on June 17 at Noon CT for the second of our three part educational series with Jim McBrayer (CEO of McBrayer & Associates)!
Contractor Spotlight: Ferguson Neudorf Glass
Headquartered in Beamsville, ON, Ferguson Neudorf Glass is one of North America’s premier building envelope companies that offers their clients a single source from delegated
OSHA Says Employers May Follow CDC Guidance for Fully Vaccinated Workers
Overview Last week, the CDC released new guidance stating that fully-vaccinated individuals “no longer need to wear a mask or physically distance” in non-healthcare settings.