Construction Opioid Epidemic: 2016 Outlook on Managing Risks

The construction market is one of the leading industries requiring lifting, pulling, tugging, and the operation of heavy machinery and equipment. That’s why it’s...

Masters of Compaction

Martin Marietta is the largest hot-mix asphalt (HMA) producer and paving contractor in Colorado. Kevin Sawyer, a quality control technician for Martin Marietta, has...
OSHA Interviews

OSHA Interviews: Understanding and Exercising Your Rights

Section 8(a) of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970 authorizes OSHA to inspect workplaces “during regular working hours and at other...
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...

Getting Down to Shore Up

It would be pretty tough to install any shoring system in an excavation 30 feet from a major body of water. However, that was...

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...

JCB Builds Upon Market-Leading JS Excavator Success

Further improving its acclaimed JS range of excavators, JCB introduces its Tier 4 Final engines in all models from the JS145 to the JS220. Body...
industry predictions

What’s Ahead in 2018?

Factories in flat-packs and homes built in factories—modular construction will build new momentum in 2018. However, the industry is battling with significant skills shortages...
payroll

Manage Payroll Like a Pro

Payroll can be a hassle for construction companies. What if you have employees with multiple rates? Maybe you have employees with different job classifications, pay...

OSHA in 2016: Not Exactly a Lame Duck!

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