Keystone Contractor Magazine

11/23/2023

Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving filled with food, fun, and great company - from all of us here at the Keystone Contractor!

11/02/2023

📚🍂 Dive into our Fall 2023 edition - out now! 🍁

Discover industry innovation, career insights, marketing tips, and a special note from Jon O'Brien of the KCA on future publications. Get ready for a journey through the ever-evolving world of construction. 🏗️🌟 Read it all in our latest edition below! 👇

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/kcm_fall_2023_110123?fr=xKAE9_zU1NQ

10/26/2023

🍁Fall 2023 Edition Coming Soon!🍁

Featuring various articles and features written to inspire and inform construction professionals and enthusiasts alike. Today, we're unveiling the cover! Our Fall stories represent industry innovation, career resources, and marketing tips, promising an informative journey through construction's ever-evolving landscape. Get ready for fresh perspectives and groundbreaking insights in the latest edition.

Click to read past editions of our magazine -- https://keystonecontractormagazine.com/

09/04/2023

We hope you're enjoying some much-deserved time off - Happy Labor Day from our crew to yours.

08/28/2023

Executive Director Jon O’Brien sets the tone for our Summer Shorts magazine in our Insights section – read what he has to say at the link below.

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_summer_2023?fr=sZTdkNjYyNDU1ODA

08/23/2023

Every industry has drug policies – but the construction industry’s policies within Pennsylvania present unique challenges. Read about what you need to know in our latest edition, below.

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_summer_2023?fr=sZTdkNjYyNDU1ODA

08/21/2023

Executive Director Jon O’Brien speaks on the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic within the construction industry today. Read about the unique challenges within construction below.

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_summer_2023?fr=sZTdkNjYyNDU1ODA

08/17/2023

There are very simple ways that you can affect change when it comes to better mental health and wellness in construction.

Engage. Listen. Support.

Read more, below.

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_summer_2023?fr=sZTdkNjYyNDU1ODA

08/15/2023

When a Major General speaks, you should definitely listen.

Read about retired Major General John Gronski’s experience with leadership and how he’s helping leaders evolve in construction.

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_summer_2023?fr=sZTdkNjYyNDU1ODA

08/10/2023

Read how worker re-entry programs have been a success in combatting workforce issues in the construction industry in our latest edition!

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_summer_2023?fr=sZTdkNjYyNDU1ODA

08/09/2023

How are you prioritizing the happiness of your employees?

Read why it’s important, how it’s affecting the industry, and what you can do to make easy changes for improvement.

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_summer_2023?fr=sZTdkNjYyNDU1ODA

07/17/2023

Hold on to your shorts - The Summer 2023 edition of The Keystone Contractor is here!

We've reimagined our latest edition to keep things short and sweet, giving you all the news you need and none of the stuff you don't - because the summer months are meant to be enjoyed.

This new magazine experience is out now, so click below to read our collection of “Summer Shorts” covering topics from employee happiness to leadership perspective and worker re-entry programs!

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_summer_2023?fr=sZTdkNjYyNDU1ODA

05/26/2023

Pennsylvania has a unique opportunity.

The President & CEO of the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, Luke Bernstein, joins us as a guest writer in our Spring 2023 edition. In Luke's article, he outlines the unique opportunity Pennsylvania has to be positioned as the best state in the nation.

Read all about it, below.

https://keystonecontractormagazine.com/pa-chamber-of-commerce-advocating-around-the-state/

05/18/2023

Construction workers have known for decades that something has been amiss with taxpayer money in the construction industry. But, just how far those implications go is another story altogether.

Jon O'Brien tackles this important topic in one of our featured stories, detailing The Separations Act. His conclusion? What once started out as protecting taxpayers from fraud has seemingly caused a bigger headache for everyone in the end.

Read the full story below.

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_spring_2023_final_issuu_0420

05/16/2023

Howard Bernstein, President of the Keystone Contractors Association, shares a personal anecdote in the Spring 2023 Edition: women have played a key role in his life from day one.

Through his life experiences having only older sisters, a loving mother, and marrying a powerful woman, Howard says he's seen firsthand the obstacles the women in his life have had to overcome to be successful. And he wants to help women in construction do the same.

Read how Howard hopes progress can continue by seeing more opportunities for women not only in office and management positions but in field roles as well.

http://ow.ly/YxH650OpjFe

04/24/2023

Our Spring 2023 edition launched last week - have you had the chance to check it out yet?

Here's a look at some of the articles this edition has to offer. To receive your copy of The Keystone Contractor, click the link below!

http://ow.ly/CurY50NQym3

04/21/2023

You've waited long enough - and we're here to deliver! The Spring 2023 edition of The Keystone Contractor is available now.

This edition is full of fresh content covering topics like fall prevention on the job, the difficult history of tax dollars and the construction industry, advocating for prime construction opportunities across the state of PA, and interviews with several prominent women in construction.

We hope you enjoy the Spring 2023 edition - and we won't mind if you share it with a friend or two!

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_spring_2023_final_issuu_0420

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04/20/2023

Exciting news!

The Spring 2023 edition of The Keystone Contractor is dropping tomorrow!

Here's a look at our cover image and stories to hold you over until then. Get ready for the next edition by making sure you're subscribed through the link below.

http://ow.ly/ERUQ50NO2XC

03/24/2023

One of our featured cover stories addresses the art - and sometimes the difficulties - of proposal writing.

This guide to overcoming common obstacles in the proposal writing process gathers best practices from agencies who have helped companies improve their proposal win-rate by up to 40%.

And now, you can get those tips, too! Click below and head to page 24 to start sharpening your proposal process skills.

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_winter_2023

03/23/2023

Incidents will happen - but being prepared for them isn't a guarantee.

Our latest edition discusses the importance of having a crisis communications plan so your company can handle the chaos of a crisis when and if needed.

Also included in our latest edition is a free crisis communications guide from Atlas Marketing, which you can now access on page 20 and through the link below.

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_winter_2023

03/10/2023

Women in Construction Week may be wrapping up today, but lifting up women's voices within the construction industry is a year-long commitment.

How can construction industry members continue to practice this?

Provide spaces and work environments for the visibility of employees from all walks of life.
Build awareness around women's negative and positive experiences, needs, and hopes within the industry.
Create opportunities for both young and tenured women to thrive in construction.

Read our interview on Women in Construction Week on page 22 of our Winter 2023 edition today.

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_winter_2023

03/09/2023

The construction industry is currently celebrating the 25th annual Women in Construction Week.

We had the pleasure of interviewing members of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), founders of the event, for our 2023 Winter edition of The Keystone Contractor. Now is the perfect time to read the article and learn more about women's experiences throughout the construction industry - and how to recruit more women into the industry as well.

Click the link below and head to page 22 to read the feature! And Happy WIC Week to all who are celebrating.

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_winter_2023

02/22/2023

Women in Construction Week 2023 is coming soon!

Not familiar with the annual tradition? Now's the perfect time to learn about it and get involved.

We spoke with members of the National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC), founders of the week-long celebration, to get the details on this year's event and why it's so important to highlight the accomplishments and presence of all women in construction.

Read the article on page 22 of our Winter 2023 edition: https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_winter_2023

02/21/2023

In one of our feature cover stories, "Get Organized to Boost Profitability," all of the construction industry experts we spoke with had the same advice: don't fight change.

Find out why, even though it can bring on tension, change is a good thing when it comes to getting organized through the link below.

This story is featured on page 14 of our Winter 2023 edition.

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_winter_2023

02/15/2023

February is CTE Month - a public awareness campaign created by the Association for Career and Technical Education to recognize career and technical education within the construction industry!

Our Winter 2023 edition discusses ways that the construction industry is focusing on training the next generation of carpenters, masons, electricians, pipe fitters, heavy equipment operators, site managers, and more.

To learn how you or your company can get involved with this initiative, check out the link below and head to page 13.

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_winter_2023

02/07/2023

The mental health and wellness of construction industry members will always be a hot topic issue until more can be done to help.

This article, titled Mental Note, and featured as one of our main cover stories, focuses on resources and tools available specifically for those in the construction industry.

Some of these resources use humor to break the tension of the heavy topic and some take a more direct approach - but all are necessary and helpful in conquering this serious subject.

Read the article through the link below.

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_winter_2023

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01/30/2023

Last week we debuted our Winter 2023 edition - chock full of new articles, interactive features, and lots of interviews from industry insiders.

And now you can access a copy at the link below! Don't miss out on this brand-new edition covering the industry's hottest topics.

https://issuu.com/atlasmarketing/docs/the_keystone_magazine_winter_2023

01/25/2023

We've been hard at work to get the first edition of 2023 out to our readers - and the wait is finally over!

Our Winter 2023 edition is all about taking a step back and reflecting on the basics. Is your team organized? Do you have a crisis plan in place? Do you have all of your 2023 events on your calendar?

This edition will help you work on all of these questions and more - and will be sure to set you up for a successful 2023.

Click the link below to read the latest!

http://ow.ly/SRxr50MAnUt

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01/11/2023

We are days away from the launch of our latest edition - and the first in 2023! So let's take a look back at the last year and see what we've accomplished.

What do you think is in store for this year? Let us know what topics you want to see covered in the comments below.

01/01/2023

Happy New Year from The Keystone Contractor - we're ready for you, 2023!