A long period of rebuilding is ahead for the hurricane-ravaged Southeast, including hardest hit areas of Florida, North Carolina, Georgia, and South Carolina. Hurricanes Michael and Florence devastated the states with winds up to 155 … about What to Know about Post-Disaster Contracting
Risk Management
Why You Don’t Have to Wait to Get Paid
In the world of construction, liens are as commonplace as hammers. But in a perfect world, it doesn’t have to be that way. An increasing amount of top-end parties are taking a different tact before … about Why You Don’t Have to Wait to Get Paid
The One Thing You Need to Do Before You Walk on Any Jobsite
It might not be the first thing you think about, but insurance and public liability should be the primary consideration for anyone working on a jobsite. Without such protections, individuals could be personally liable for … about The One Thing You Need to Do Before You Walk on Any Jobsite
Reducing Insurance-Related Costs with Construction Technology
Over the past several years, the construction industry has been positively booming with new technology. Traditionally, construction has been one of the least digitized industries, so there was plenty of room to grow.
Causes and Prevention of Cancer in the Construction Industry
Workers in the construction industry develop certain types of cancer at higher rates than the general population. While the word “cancer” creates a visceral response of fear in anyone who hears it, there are ways … about Causes and Prevention of Cancer in the Construction Industry
Not-So-Good Vibrations: Is Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) In Your Future?
As if working in construction doesn’t come with a host of health and safety hazards, tools commonly used by construction laborers, trade personnel, and other manual workers have been found to create a constellation of … about Not-So-Good Vibrations: Is Hand-Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS) In Your Future?
Improve Collaboration to Reduce Disputes
Don't waste your time or money on disputes. Collaborate and see your dollar be used for something more positive.
Make Good Time: How to Create a Proactive Project Schedule
You're not at your best when you're stressed. Your heart pounds, your breathing quickens and your forehead sweats. In fact, your body has evolved and perfected itself over millennia to do so. Your brain releases … about Make Good Time: How to Create a Proactive Project Schedule
How to Assess Risks for Project Managers
In December 2008, the subprime crisis of the U.S. economy caused the construction sector to shrink at its fastest pace in recorded history. Credit markets froze causing subcontractors to go under, cost overruns spiked due … about How to Assess Risks for Project Managers
5 Ways to Get Proactive About Lessons Learned at the End of the Project
When you don't harness the knowledge gained from construction projects, you miss out on important insights related to project success. But perhaps more damaging, you miss out on insights that you can use to drastically … about 5 Ways to Get Proactive About Lessons Learned at the End of the Project
