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The construction ecosystem as an opportunity for new talent? YES!

construction alliance

Sustainability, robot dogs, new technologies for training and education are rapidly changing the image of the construction sector, which is sometimes still perceived as physically challenging, dirty, or dangerous. The second public event organised by the Construction 2050 Alliance, which gathered 200 participants, showed that construction is a sector that …

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Five Reasons for Low Contactor Margins

Don Swasing, CEM and COO of site prep firm Schlouch Inc

MILWAUKEE – Construction is a high-risk, low-margin business, with some sectors faring better than others. According to Tyler Paré, principal with FMI Corp., a construction-focused consulting and investment banking firm, when barriers to entry are high, margins improve. Data from Risk Management Associates supports this view. Average profit margin before …

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