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July-August 2025 Issue

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Numbers Don't Lie: Accounting Leaders Weigh In on State of 2025 Construction Finance

But they don’t automatically tell easy truths, either. Leaders from some of the best accounting firms weigh in on how to navigate an environment in which evolving tariffs, rising costs and new tax legislation are creating financial complexities.
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Well-Insulated: Predict the Unpredictable Construction Costs

Contractors may need to revisit some of the processes in their accounting and financial operations. Here are six strategies for construction companies to insulate against cost increases and mitigate financial risks.
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Rising Debate: Proprietary Versus Non-Proprietary Elevator Equipment

Independent elevator companies are leveraging owner options, lower long-term costs, and supplier and equipment choice to compete against major proprietary brands. Who will come out on top?
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Co|Laboration at Its Finest: HITT's New Innovation Lab

More than just a research lab, HITT’s innovation facility in Falls Church, Virginia, embodies the innovative spirit of the construction industry and showcases a commitment to a more sustainable future for the built environment.
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Departments
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Business
Lasting Impressions: Strategize Recruitment and Retention With This Secret Weapon

By Doug Jakobitz

More than simple marketing, strategic investment in promotional products can be a secret weapon for recruitment and retention efforts.

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Safety
Hazards Ahead: OSHA's Top 10 Citations of 2024

By Taylor Thorn - Product Director, KPA

Each year, OSHA’s top 10 most frequently cited standards shine a spotlight on the most persistent safety issues across all industries. The finalized list from 2024 should catch the eye of every construction professional.

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Workforce
Future-Proofing: Spend Your Money Smarter

By Dave Gray

The economy is more uncertain than ever, and construction companies may feel the instinct to cut spending as a result. While simply spending less is an option, strategic spending in workforce management can prevent cost leaks and lock in the right skilled labor to keep your company moving forward.

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Markets
Going Ballistic: The New Ballistics Testing Facility at Texas A&M

By Grace Calengor

They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and the state’s new ballistics-testing facility proves that to be true. Bartlett Cocke helped build the half-kilometer facility at Texas A&M as part of the Bush Combat Development Complex.

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Culture
Grand Slam: Phillies Partner With NEST to Address Skilled-Labor Shortage

By Jordan LeGras

The Philadelphia Phillies and South Jersey-based facilities management firm NEST are stepping up to the plate to tackle labor shortages in the trades and bringing skilled trades education directly to the next generation in a major-league way.

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Markets
Closeout: Cause for Celebration

By Construction Executive

Following Hurricanes Debby, Helene and Milton in 2024, the Sanibel Causeway endured major damaged and required subsequent major restoration.

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