CURT Blog
A Conversation About the Respiratory Health of Your Construction Teams
Did you know June is National Safety Month? Recognized by the National Safety Council, June is the perfect time to evaluate, refine, and advocate for safer practices in the workplace and at home. It’s crucial to bring those conversations about safety to the...
Five Bargaining Strategies for Success
By Bill Sanders and Frank Mobus, Mobus Creative Negotiating In the scene below, from the comedy classic Monty Python’s Life of Brian, our hero is on the run from a phalanx of Roman soldiers. He races into a crowded marketplace, spies a vendor’s stall, and grabs an...
New Resource to Increase the Pipeline of Workers in Energy Efficient Construction
By Gwen Brown, Interstate Renewable Energy Council When it comes to running a successful construction project, having a skilled and well-trained workforce is essential. Yet, difficulty filling these types of roles with qualified workers has been an ongoing challenge...
There’s a Construction Boom Coming . . . Are You Ready?
By Barry B. LePatner, Esq., LePatner & Associates LLP, and Insights+ LLC As we begin the slow process of rising beyond COVID-19’s horrific impact on our nation’s economic and social framework, the nation’s construction industry and the real estate world that...
The Impact Digital Twins Can Have on Your Project
By Joe Tapp, World Digital Foundation By embracing technological advances and refining their processes, the manufacturing, healthcare, and technology sectors have made many gains in terms of productivity and a reduction in CO2 emissions. Could Digital Twins help the...
Understanding the Construction Landscape and How Your Company Stacks Up
By Anne Hunt, Viewpoint As an industry leader, you’re likely aware of the many high-level reports that regularly come out from influential industry and governing bodies that provide insight on the state of the construction industry and where it’s headed. This includes...
Project Build Thyself?
How autonomous equipment is already changing the job-site, and what’s next. By Jeff Jurgens, Director of Product Stewardship, AEM Autonomous construction equipment offers significant benefits with respect to efficiency, cost savings, and safety. These machines are...
Blueprint for Workforce Success: Harper Industries Tackles the Skills Gap at a Local Level
Britt Hedlund knows progress can be a slow process, especially when it comes to attracting and developing the skilled workforce of tomorrow in small, rural communities like Harper County, Kansas. However, through her work as coordinator of the Harper County Transition...
Can’t Miss Moments from the 2021 CURT National Conference
The 2021 National Conference was a milestone event; it marked the 20th National Conference hosted by the Construction Users Roundtable (CURT). This year it looked different because it was hosted virtually, but most aspects stayed the same; 500+ professionals,...
The 2020 CURT Awards of Excellence
THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY SAFETY EXCELLENCE (CISE) AWARDS The Construction Industry Safety Excellence (CISE) Awards program was established to recognize commendable safety management and safety improvements of owners, constructors, and Local User Councils. Please join...