CURT Blog
The Trade War Begins: Thoughts on Tariffs, Economic Certainty, & More
CURT is pleased to share this economic report from Zack Fritz, coauthor of the Sage Economics newsletter, and COO at Sage Policy Group, which covers tariffs and their potential impact on consumers, energy, construction, manufacturing, and more. For regular updates,...
Using Listening to Increase Presence and Evolve Your Leadership
By Margaret Graziano, CEO of KeenAlignment Being present in today’s world is more complicated than it has ever been before. Everyone is constantly bombarded by emails, text messages, social media, news, advertisements, and all the other distractions of the modern...
AI Transformation or Fear in Our Future?
By Mark Bridgers, and Kyle Kerestes, Continuum Capital Why is construction productivity flat or worsening for 20+ years? Why has the construction industry workforce shortage and constraint been persistent over the last 25 years? Why is fear of innovation, Lean...
Navigating Regulatory and Economic Shifts in the Life Sciences Construction Sector: Strategic Considerations for 2025
Navigating Regulatory and Economic Shifts in the Life Sciences Construction Sector: Strategic Considerations for 2025 Author: Kevin R. Batche Vice President, Procurement & Logistics IPS-Integrated Project Services, LLC Introduction As we approach January 2025,...
Preparing for Workforce Disruptions
By Matt DiBara, Co-Founder of The Contractor Consultants & Owner of DiBara Masonry Mass deportation policies could bring major challenges to industries that depend on immigrant labor, with construction and contracting being among the hardest hit. These sectors,...
Hiring and Retaining Employees in Construction: The Key is Attracting the Right Candidates
In today’s construction industry, finding skilled, reliable workers often feels like searching for a needle in a haystack. With high turnover rates, rising expectations from job seekers, and pressure to meet project deadlines, employers are grappling with significant...
Everyone Deserves to be Safe: The Road to Safety in the U.S. Construction Industry
By Tim Slingsby, Director of Skills and Education, Lloyd’s Register Foundation “The U.S. construction industry has a better than average track record in terms of accidents on site, but the sector cannot rest on its laurels.” – Tim Slingsby Safety in the construction...
How Tech is Transforming the Future of Skilled Trades Education
By Steve Metzman, Founder and CEO of iBusiness Technologies Programs in skilled trades take two or more years on average and lead students to lucrative-paying jobs, job security, great benefits, and the opportunity to eventually become their own boss. These perks,...
The Need for Construction Education
By Matt DiBara, Co-Founder of The Contractor Consultants & Owner of DiBara Masonry The construction industry isn’t just about building structures – it’s about shaping communities, driving economies, and setting the foundation for future generations. From the homes...
New Study: Top 5 Factors Impacting Construction Project Schedules
By Tim Negris, CMO, and Jason Lyon, Vice President of Customer Success, MOCA Systems, Inc. MOCA Systems, Inc. recently used data from the Touchplan® production planning platform to analyze over 321,042 committed activities over the last 12 months to identify what...