The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration has an ongoing heat safety campaign aimed at protecting outdoor workers. Anyone working outside, exposed to the heat, is at risk for heat illness. When working in a … about Beating the Heat: A Refresher on the Dangers of Heat Illness
More
Women in the field: How Gina Koert is changing up the game
“The [AEC] industry is still very stagnant in terms of a men to women ratio,” finds Gina Koert, principal, senior estimator and project manager for Shamrock Painting Inc., a Denver-based commercial finishing contractor. “I would … about Women in the field: How Gina Koert is changing up the game
How to Lower Your Input Costs
You can expect construction input costs to rise more than 4% in 2017. March numbers revealed a 4.4% increase on a yearly basis, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors. Mortenson, a construction and development … about How to Lower Your Input Costs
A Safety Stand Down with Caddell Construction
The week prior to OSHA’s National Safety Stand Down is Caddell Construction Safety Week––and as you can expect, it’s extremely thorough. The Procore team got a chance to catch up with a few members of … about A Safety Stand Down with Caddell Construction
New Ideas and Trends in Workforce Management
Nowhere is workforce management more relevant than in construction. It’s a cyclical industry that has always depended on transient labor, so there’s been a sizable challenge in developing a workforce that meets long term needs. … about New Ideas and Trends in Workforce Management
Top 7 Expectations from Management for Millennials
Energy, innovative thinking, and focus are just a few reasons why managers are eager to hire millennials. In fact, despite the bad wrap millennials often get, hiring managers see the potential and are actively searching … about Top 7 Expectations from Management for Millennials
Which Specialist Skills do You Need to Work in the Oil and Gas Industry?
The world’s energy needs are continuously changing. As a result, companies are often on the lookout for talented, dedicated and hardworking individuals, often sourced by specialist recruiters such as NES GT. There are many different … about Which Specialist Skills do You Need to Work in the Oil and Gas Industry?
What Are the Effects of “Buy American, Hire American” on the Construction Industry?
Last month, President Donald Trump signed an executive order that seeks to increase the number of American-made products used by federal agencies. The order doesn’t call for any changes yet, but it could have impacts … about What Are the Effects of “Buy American, Hire American” on the Construction Industry?
Your Pathway to Promotion
It can be frustrating and confusing to see coworkers with less experience and fewer years under their belt getting promoted while you seem to constantly get passed by. But it doesn't have to be that … about Your Pathway to Promotion
Health Effects and Legal Remedies for Silica Exposure
OSHA recently adopted a new set of requirements for protecting workers from exposure to silica dust. Unfortunately, those who already suffer from health effects caused by exposure to this dust, a condition commonly called silicosis, have … about Health Effects and Legal Remedies for Silica Exposure
