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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Why construction productivity growth is lagging — and what to do about it

Listen to the article 6 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. The authors are partners at New York City-based global management consulting firm McKinsey & Co. Opinions are the authors’ own. On the one hand, prospects are bright for the construction industry. With the global middle class growing

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Tariffs could jump by $800B annually: PwC

Businesses need to evaluate the potential impact of tariffs many expect to be levied by the incoming presidential administration, including examining changes to supply chains and cost structures, PricewaterhouseCoopers partners said during a roundtable about post-election economic impacts this week. As PwC evaluates how tariffs might affect client firms, “frequently, the tariff increases are larger

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New Jersey breaks ground on hurricane shelter for rail cars

Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Howell, New Jersey-based George Harms Construction Co. broke ground on the County Yard and Delco Lead Storage and Inspection Facility project on Dec. 12, which will protect train cars from flooding, according to a news release from

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Fleet Leaders Unplugged: Why Some Fleets Soar, and Others Self-Destruct

In the business world, you may not always be able to choose your teammates, but you can cultivate a powerful strategy emphasizing the ‘why.’ In today’s competitive business landscape, why do some fleets thrive while others stumble? What distinguishes those who ascend to new heights from those who crash and burn?

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January 2025 Fuel Price Update: Is a Third Year of Declines Ahead?

Over the last week, prices rose slightly in the East Coast region. The Midwest saw the greatest dip in prices, decreasing 6 cents. Photo: EIA/Automotive Fleet In the new year, the national average gas price continues to fluctuate, consistently teasing a below $3 per gallon average. The national average cost of gasoline currently

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Underperformance: The Hidden Threat to Fleet Maintenance

Underperformance affects fleet maintenance in two key ways: assets and shop/technician productivity.  Photo: Anna Shvets via Pexels Downtime is a well-known foe of fleets. But when it comes to maintenance, fleets also face a lesser-known threat: underperformance.  Underperformance is when a fleet asset — whether that’s a vehicle, truck,

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