Author name: Emily Crane

Emily Crane is a writer, producer, and editor who has covered politics, health, business, and finance for publications like The Atlantic. She's also the host of the All Work All Play Podcast. She graduated from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism with a focus on investigative reporting and data visualization.

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Will contractors scramble for labor this year? It depends.

Listen to the article 8 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The construction industry experienced varying degrees of demand in 2024, with some sectors booming and others losing steam.  As prolonged high interest rates slowed private building, federal funding from the Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act continued to

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Bright future: How CarbonFree’s endurocal can help cosmetics brands cut Scope 3 emissions

In 2025, cosmetics and personal care product manufacturers continue to face increasing pressure to reduce carbon emissions and meet evolving regulatory and consumer expectations. One major challenge is addressing Scope 3 emissions, which can account for up to 90% of a company’s carbon footprint, according to a 2022 report by McKinsey & Company. In response,

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Passive beauty: The rise of simplified, long-term skin care

Consumer demand for preventative beauty routines and holistic wellness practices is reshaping the beauty and personal care (BPC) industry. According to a recent report from Mintel, 80% of adults are adopting a preventative approach to their beauty routines, prioritizing consistent, long-term care over reactive solutions. This trend is prompting manufacturers to innovate and communicate clear

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How US cosmetics companies can turn regulatory compliance into a competitive edge

As regulatory pressures mount across the US cosmetics and personal care industry, non-compliance costs are rising. According to the “2025 State of Regulatory Affairs and Compliance Survey Report” from RegAsk, a software company, 42% of regulatory professionals say their organizations have missed at least one regulatory requirement, leading to delayed product launches, revenue loss, and

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Resolve to win more jobs in the new year

Listen to the article 4 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Matt Verderamo is a consultant at Well Built Construction Consulting, a Baltimore-based firm that delivers strategic consulting, facilitation services and peer roundtables for construction executives. Opinions are the author’s own. I often work with construction companies that

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Data center boom powers rebound in construction planning

Nonresidential construction planning rebounded in December, driven by a sharp uptick in data center and warehouse projects, according to Dodge Construction Network. The Dodge Momentum Index, a benchmark that measures nonresidential construction planning, climbed 10.2% to close 2024. Commercial planning led the charge with a 14.2% increase, while institutional planning posted a more modest 2.5%

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