CURT Blog
AI Safety Nets: Preparing Cities for Unforeseen Disasters and Crises
By Steven Cornwell, Global Director, ERA-co Urban landscapes are emblematic of human progress and ingenuity, and stand as testaments to our collective ambition. However, as cities burgeon and evolve, the inherent vulnerabilities within their fabric become increasingly...
Tell ‘Em About It!
When you share with young people the opportunities that abound in the construction industry, you grow the possibilities for their futures and the success of our sector. By Stephanie Hajducek, SAMSON Controls, Founder of This One’s for the Gals In January 2020, our...
How Telemedicine Improves Workers’ Compensation Outcomes
By Dr. Dan Carlin, CEO of JobSiteCare, and Cal Beyer, Human Capital Risk and Worker Wellbeing Consultant Workers’ Compensation: A Source of Competitive Advantage or Disadvantage The construction industry is acutely aware of how insurance and risk management...
U.S. and Canada’s Construction Industry Poised for Growth
JLL’s U.S. and Canada Construction Trends 2024 report details a positive outlook for the construction industry. After a year of stabilization, the construction industry in the U.S. and Canada is positioned for success in 2024, thanks to strong demand and as the...
Construction Workers Believe Tech Innovation Holds the Key to Finally Improving Productivity Levels
But is progress happening fast enough? By Xavi Juarez, Director, HP’s Construction Services Division By now, most people in construction are aware of the sector’s Achilles’ heel – its chronically low levels of productivity. While other industries have taken advantage...
Worsening Overdose Crisis Continues to Adversely Impact Construction Industry
By Cal Beyer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the number of overdose deaths in the United States has more than doubled in the past five years. Over 105,000 Americans died from all overdoses in calendar year 2022. Approximately 70% of all...
Want to Retain Your Workforce? Promote an Inclusive Workplace Culture!
By Lauren Neal, Author of the #1 Bestseller Valued at Work In 2021, The Great Resignation became synonymous with the high number of employees leaving their jobs worldwide, particularly those from under-recognized groups. Common reasons for resigning included: Hostile...
The Benefits of Modeling and Optimizing Production Systems: An Application on Civil Infrastructure Projects
By Garrett Bryan, Strategic Project Solutions Inc.; Chet Carlson, Strategic Project Solutions Inc.; Stanislav Gaponenko, McKinsey & Company; and Shubhraneel Mitra, McKinsey & Company Civil infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, ports, tunnels, and...
Beyond the Basics: Trailblazing Employee Perks for Modern Workplaces
In an environment where the competition for skilled workers is intense, companies are going above and beyond to offer unparalleled advantages to their workforce. This is especially true when it comes to employee benefits, a field where traditional perks like health...
Mergers & Acquisitions: A Construction Sector Update
By Trey Dodd, Senior Analyst, ButcherJoseph & Co. Despite interest rate, inflation, supply-chain, and labor-related headwinds, construction operators across the industry have recently benefitted from declining costs (including fuel and energy) combined with...