fire curtains

Clearing Up Code Confusion on Fire Curtains

Contractors are frequently confused about codes, standards, and appropriate uses of smoke and fire curtains in commercial settings, and they are not alone. Architects,...
PNC Tower

LEED Platinum-certified Tower at PNC Plaza

The 33-story LEED Platinum-certified Tower at PNC Plaza has been touted as the “world’s greenest office tower” and stands as the showpiece of PNC’s...

Ebola: OSHA Gets Into The Act

For the past month or so, the lead story in every radio newscast and online report has involved the potential threat from the Ebola...

Zika is Now an OSHA Issue

In August 2016, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) confirmed that there are now cases of the Zika virus, which were locally acquired from...

Improved ROI through Synchronized Asset Management

Managing a group of assets, whether remote or local, involves many factors that affect Return on Investment (ROI). For all assets, theft is a...

To Tarp or Not to Tarp

When precast and prestressed concrete manufacturers have sought predictable form curing—protected from unpredictable weather and fluctuating conditions—they have traditionally had to choose between two...
construction schedule

Choreographed Collaboration

Teams that schedule every job perform better. Is your team taking advantage of scheduling to stay on track or are you avoiding the creation...

Work-in-Progress Reports

At one time or another, even the best managed contracting firms begin to feel they are slipping off the financial tracks. To the top...
strategic thinking

Strategic Thinking

Strategic thinking. Data analytics. Critical thinking. Action planning. Positive attitude. These are all buzzwords currently floating around the industry. But, how do these buzzwords...
Wireless Headsets

Clear Message, Clear Voice

New technology in wireless communication systems adds to jobsite productivity and safety Effective communication is essential to the success of any business. When dealing in...