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Keeping Your Business Ahead of the Next COVID-19 Crisis
McKinsey & Company offers strategy and insights on how to protect your business from the next crisis and the uncertainty that surrounds it.
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Dunes Point Capital, LP Announces Unified Door & Hardware Group’s Acquisition of Joffe Lumber & Supply Co., Inc.
Business
PSA Security Network Names Matt Barnette CEO
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Ron Virden Joins dormakaba's Access Solutions Americas Segment as Senior Vice President
Access Control
Codelocks Promotes Matt Welty To Vice President, Americas
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Camden Door Controls Launches Website in Response to COVID-19
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Welcome to Safe & Secure Openings
Safesecureopenings.com is an all-new website by AC Business Media—the producers of the annual DHI conNextions conference and tradeshow and ForConstructionsPros.com
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DHI conNextions
October 20, 2021
October 21, 2021
DHI conNextions 2021 is expected to return to an in-person show! Stay up-to-date on the latest topics for the non-residential door and hardware industry.
Construction / Design
New Distributor Announcement – ASI Doors & Architectural Materials Inc
ASI and Architectural Materials Inc announce a partnership that helps improve the service to their shared customers.
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Keynote Speaker Heather McGowan: Work in a Post-Pandemic World
There are three key points to manage work during the pandemic.
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DHI conNextions Session: What’s on the Horizon
There will be an estimated increase in installation, pre-installed hardware, and increased division 28 competencies.
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DHI conNextions Successfully Goes Virtual During the Pandemic
While this year's virtual show was an achievement, DHI conNextions anticipates a return to an in-person event next year in New Orleans, LA, October 20-21.
Construction / Design
Blue Collar Job Growth Remains Sluggish in September with Only Modest Uptick
Employment in construction, manufacturing, and mining and logging rose by 93,000 jobs in September, or just 0.47%.
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Current Economic Recovery Could Be Short Lived
"The tail end of 2020 and the early stages of 2021 could represent a challenging period for many contractors,” says ABC's Anirban Basu.
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How to Ensure All is Forgiven Under the Paycheck Protection Program
When it comes to Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans, forgiveness is more complicated than you think.
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PDQ Announces National Sales Manager for pdqSmart Wireless Access Control
Sam Sutherland plans to aggressively grow PDQ’s top line revenue and strategically expand their market presence in wireless access control products
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DHI Celebrates Their 45th Anniversary
The National Builders Hardware Association (NBHA) and the American Society of Architectural Hardware Consultants (ASAHC) formally joined forces to become the Door and Hardware Institute in 1975.
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The (Not So) Clear Benefits of a Payroll Tax Holiday
For construction contractors, this short-term “loan” program may prove more trouble than it’s worth.
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We Need to Talk About Suicide in the Construction Industry
An often-overlooked part of workplace safety is mental health; and as the leading occupation for death by suicide, it is time to take psychological safety in the construction industry seriously.
Construction / Design
New Distributor Announcement – ASI Doors & Architectural Materials Inc
ASI and Architectural Materials Inc announce a partnership that helps improve the service to their shared customers.
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Mental Health & Suicide Prevention for Construction Companies
Needs analysis and integration checklist
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Uneven Job Growth in Construction and Manufacturing Reflects Chaotic State Coronavirus Policies
Inconsistent pattern of blue collar job growth in July, particularly in construction and manufacturing, reflects the patchwork of state pandemic control policies.
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Nonresidential Construction Spending Falls 1% in July
Spending in 10 of 16 nonresidential subcategories was down on a monthly basis.
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10 Hiring Mistakes Contractors Need to Avoid
Avoid making these common mistakes before and during the hiring process; plus, a bonus 8 mistakes to avoid after hiring
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ASSA ABLOY Joins Zigbee Alliance Board of Directors
The hardware company is an active member in the Connected Home over IP project within the alliance.
Business
DHI Elects Cortney Wascher to the Board of Governors Leadership Role
Cortney, a member of DHI since 1996, has attended numerous DHI conventions, seminars and workshops making her an active member in the industry.
Business
Explore the Opportunity to Hire Women
The construction industry suffers from both gender diversity and gender inclusion.
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5 Reasons Company Leaders are Resisting the Needed Change During This Pandemic
Successfully initiating and executing a change process involves numerous leadership skills.
Business
The Boldt Company Uses Facial Recognition to Test for COVID-19 Symptoms
Managers now are using facial recognition and temperature scanning from a mounted camera to ensure employees aren’t showing signs of the Coronavirus disease.
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What are the Best Practices for Change Orders?
The best practices in dealing with change orders but do understand that the most critical issue in crafting change orders is time.
Construction / Design
Virginia Voted to Approve an Emergency Temporary Standard on Infectious Disease Prevention
These temporary, enforceable regulations are expected to take effect the week of July 27 and will stay in effect for six months.
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Challenges for Small Minority Construction Firms During COVID-19
The Coronavirus disease has negatively impacted the economy and contractors and small businesses have been critically affected.
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5 Tips for Hiring During the Coronavirus Disease Pandemic
The "new normal" hiring and onboarding process is changing to comply with the social distancing measures.
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SoFi Stadium Construction Brings on 16 New Cases of the Coronavirus Disease Outbreak
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health opens an investigation into the outbreak amongst the construction workers at the SoFi Stadium.
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Marcum Survey Measures Change in Contractor Priorities for the Next Year
Managing material vendors was chosen by 8% more respondents post-pandemic, since ensuring dependable supply will be critical moving forward.
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Q3 Update to 2020 Economic Outlook Forecasts Improvement In Equipment and Software Investment
Investment in equipment and software is projected to improve relative to the first half of the year as businesses reopen.
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3 Steps to Take Before Succession Planning
Many business owners today do not adequately plan their succession.
