Newsletter I December 2024

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RETAIL/RESTAURANT PROJECT

Partkya Construction

Fogo de Chao - Bridgewater Commons

HEALTHCARE PROJECT

Andersen Interior Contracting

New Concepts for Living

OFFICE PROJECT

McGinley Building Services

Red Bank Veterinary Hospital

HIGHER EDUCATION PROJECT

Taas Contracting

Rutgers Brant Behavioral Center and Treatement Center

PRIMARY EDUCATION PROJECT

Sloan & Company

The Lawrenceville School Tsai Dining & Athletic Center

Industry News

The Changing Face of Design and Make Labor: 10 Future of Work Trends and Predictions for 2025

The Greek philosopher Heraclitus is believed to have said “the only constant is change,” an apt statement for many elements of life—but especially work. Historical advancements in work and labor have all felt revolutionary or even destabilizing in the moment, but embracing change, responding to it, and growing from it has been the success story of many companies. Several of the world’s most well-known brands have withstood the introduction of the assembly line and the personal computer. Now there’s head-to-head with artificial intelligence and extended reality.

Digital Threats Lurk Around Every Corner. Do You Know How to Stay Safe?

For the construction industry — long plagued by lagging productivity — the growing availability and accelerating adoption of technology have been hugely beneficial.

In fact, improved productivity has been only one of the advantages. Construction’s tech-driven transformation has been marked by improved safety; better collaboration and communication; cost reductions; smarter and more efficient operations and services; and more cost-effective and sustainable construction practices.

More Info Needed for Skilled-Trades Career Seekers

Students, counselors and parents surveyed shared their perceptions on skilled trades versus college and military career paths as part of the SCC study. Here are some of the findings:

76% of all respondents agree that a career in the skilled trades can lead to entrepreneurial success

Citing a lack of information about opportunities, only 15% of students surveyed were considering a technical/vocational school or apprenticeship post-high school

How ESOPs Can Enhance Stability, Engagement in the Construction Industry

In the dynamic world of construction, where maintaining continuity, retaining skilled labor and ensuring financial prudence are paramount, employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) are emerging as a strategic cornerstone for firms navigating the complexities of ownership transition and employee engagement. ESOP transactions in the construction industry are not merely a trend, but a proactive response to addressing critical challenges and seizing unique opportunities within the sector.

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