Across all fields of construction, the industry is seeing a severe labor shortage during a time when it should be flourishing. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, the construction field is one of the few industries having consistent growth in the number of jobs and contracts...
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The Westin Irving Convention Center Hotel opened in the spring of 2019 across from the Irving Convention Center at Las Colinas in the DFW Metroplex. Boasting 350 rooms and a Mesa Mezcal restaurant, this hotel opening marked the completion of the visitor district for the City of Irving. The...
Off-site production of modular of apartments, pods of bathrooms for hospitals and a number of “production line” construction techniques are once again showing up in some interesting places and being used by some traditional builders. This production technique, borrowed from the modular unit or...
The mission at Construction Citizen is straightforward but it is not simple at all: “the advancement of a socially responsible, sustainable and value added construction industry” cannot happen without our industry sponsors, community organizations, and others working diligently on a daily basis.The...
Women in Construction (WIC) Week,which is March 6-11, 2022, focuses on highlighting and strengthening women in the construction industry. It was founded by the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) to create a support network for women in the construction industry.This year’s WIC...
21 Rio, a high-rise apartment complex with parking garage and retail storefront below, exemplifies a college lifestyle like no other. Situated in Austin’s central West Campus neighborhood, 21 Rio offers luxurious and pet-friendly student apartments near The University of Texas at Austin. It...
Do you ever wonder who brings theme parks to life? As a Florida native, theme parks are a favorite pastime and I had the opportunity to speak with Julie Holmes, owner and president of JK2 Scenic, a company that adds a touch of magic to parks such as Universal Orlando. From creating faux cocoa...
On a recent episode of NPR's 1A, they delved into the real world consequences of stepped-up immigration enforcement in the form of recent workplace raids. From the show notes: "The raids came as the U.S. is experiencing a nationwide labor shortage. While the raided poultry plants held job...
The coronavirus pandemic infused unprecedented levels of uncertainty into our economy. When the virus became more widely spread in March 2020, businesses closed, workers self-isolated, and customers abstained from the marketplace. Even today, operations are not back to normal, and many businesses...
