The term “going postal” became a morbid joke throughout the end of the 20th century. You don’t hear it used much anymore. Media coverage of mass shootings reaches saturation levels within 24 hours of an … about Risks and Liabilities of Workplace Violence
Incidence of Electrocution Too High in the Construction Industry
According to the Center for Construction Research and Training (CPWR), the rate of electrocution suffered in the construction industry remains unacceptably high. Construction workers represented 61 per cent of all work-related electrocution fatalities. Construction laborers, … about Incidence of Electrocution Too High in the Construction Industry
Two Female Bricklayers Build Solid Careers
For both of them, it started with a flyer. Jacqueline Townsend was in an unemployment office in the fall of 2004 after she had lost a job as a telemarketer. She saw a Chicago Women … about Two Female Bricklayers Build Solid Careers
Women in BIM
An architect by background, Australian-born Rebecca de Cicco developed a passion for technology – and for building information modelling (BIM) – while working in London. In the process, she became aware of the under-representation of … about Women in BIM
How Construction Tech Startups are Aiding the Australian Economy
ConstructionTech is a thriving startup sector that has so far been flying under the radar. Technology is on the verge of revolutionising the construction sector, and a new report shows that it will have a … about How Construction Tech Startups are Aiding the Australian Economy
How Robots May Be a Construction Problem-Solver
Are robots the answer to some of the construction industry’s problems, such as workforce shortages and productivity issues? The folks at San Francisco-based Built Robotics think so. The company has developed a suite of software … about How Robots May Be a Construction Problem-Solver
Why Isn’t Your Workplace Recruiting More Women?
The U.S. Department of Labor reports that the number of women in the construction industry--already dismal--has actually decreased since its peak in 2007. Between 1985 and 2007 the number of women in construction grew by … about Why Isn’t Your Workplace Recruiting More Women?
Trade Organizations Boost Female Workers’ Success in the Field
Two advocacy organizations for women in construction—Chicago Women in Trades and the National Association of Women in Construction—say their work is far from done. According to a 2016 Bureau of Labor Statistics Report, only 9.1 … about Trade Organizations Boost Female Workers’ Success in the Field
Breaking Down the Wall: Getting Women into The Construction Industry
More than half of Australia’s population is made up of women. However, in our nation’s second largest industry, building and construction, women only make up 11 per cent of the industry’s workforce. This figure drops … about Breaking Down the Wall: Getting Women into The Construction Industry
How LinkedIn Company Pages Help Construction Businesses Grow
A social media marketing presence is an absolute must for construction companies looking to grow and remain viable in today’s marketplace and beyond. With so many social media platforms out there, it can be tricky … about How LinkedIn Company Pages Help Construction Businesses Grow
