With natural calamities now regularly impacting nearly every state, there's little escape from the destruction. For construction business owners of all stripes, these weather events pose a double challenge—recovering the business and recovering the projects.
Understanding the Role of Cannabis in Construction
As more states approve marijuana businesses operating within their borders, there is a growing cadre of contractors finding regular work serving the industry. Here are the aspects that make marijuana construction unique and the possible … about Understanding the Role of Cannabis in Construction
3 Surefire Ways To a Successful Project Schedule
Construction project scheduling is a lot like playing whack a mole — every time you think you've got everything fixed, a new problem pops up. So, before you decide to plug all the holes and … about 3 Surefire Ways To a Successful Project Schedule
Most Common Rework Causes and How to Prevent Them
Whether due to a lack of skilled labor, miscommunication, or poor project management, countless jobs are extended beyond their scheduled deadline due to a significant amount of rework required to fulfill contractually obligated specifications.
Altering Reality on the Jobsite
Augmented reality and virtual reality have combined revenue projections of $61 billion by 2021 and are on their way to widespread use. For construction companies, and others in the AEC industry, the allure of immersive … about Altering Reality on the Jobsite
How to Identify and Prevent the Top OSHA Violations
Each year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases the Top 10 Most Cited Violations of safety and health standards. OSHA 5 top offenders are repeats from the year before, and the year before that. … about How to Identify and Prevent the Top OSHA Violations
Breathe Easier by Not Violating OSHA’s Fourth Most Cited Standard
OSHA's accident search results pages reveal respiratory damage on the job are not isolated incidents, and people develop their injuries over the long term. For example, consider the case of a 55-year-old man working as … about Breathe Easier by Not Violating OSHA’s Fourth Most Cited Standard
Scaffold Citations Stack Up in OSHA’s Enforcement Efforts
Each year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases the Top 10 Most Cited Violations of safety and health standards. For any employer, this list is a good starting point when doing their own safety … about Scaffold Citations Stack Up in OSHA’s Enforcement Efforts
A Look at Government Contracting Market in 2018
The state and local government contracting market is expected to move "from bullish optimism to sustainable realism" in 2018
Women in Construction: The Story is Much Longer Than You Think
While the March observance of National Women's History Month, was born in the late 1800s out of worker revolts against the conditions in factories, women's grievances at that time mirrored what women working on early construction … about Women in Construction: The Story is Much Longer Than You Think
