The construction industry is a pivotal and powerful part of the American economy. The noise at a jobsite is the sound of commerce, progress,...

As we roll into the final year of the Obama Administration, one might think that regulatory and other enforcement initiatives would slow down at...

No matter the job, one of the biggest concerns for contractors is safety, both for workers and pedestrians. Whether work is taking place on...

The approach of summer is a reminder to us all of the need to recognize, and act to prevent, the harmful effects of excessive...

Utility contractor Crain Construction, located in Clarinda, Iowa, specializes in water and sewer mains, sanitary and storm sewers, directional boring, concrete foundation, and flatwork....

Training … why do it? The short and simple answer to the question of why bother with construction training is twofold: safety and productivity. Accidents...

In the late 1980s, early 1990s, alternative dispute resolution came on the scene and was all the rage as a means to effectively and...

For safety to be an integral part of a company’s culture, it needs to be treated importantly every day. That’s means showcasing safety protocols...

Every year more than 350 people die in ladder-related accidents, and thousands suffer disabling injuries. The American Ladder Institute (ALI), a not-for-profit association dedicated...

Nordic PCL is the prime contractor on the Waiea tower, a 38-story structure that will be home to 171 ultra-luxury condominiums as part of...