Strengthening the Jobsite Safety Climate
Management commitment is critical to improving the jobsite safety climate. Managers that “talk the talk” but do not “walk the talk” are poor safety...
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...
OSHA Whistleblower Prosecutions Rise
Whistleblower prosecutions by OSHA have been rising steadily during the current administration. During FY 2014, OSHA made nearly 3,300 whistleblower determinations. While a majority...
OSHA’s Confined Space Rule Puts Pressure on Contractors
On May 4, 2015, OSHA released its long-pending 162-page final rule establishing a confined space standard for the construction industry. The rule, which takes...
Don’t Underestimate Moisture Mitigation in the New Year
Most owners, designers, and contractors are familiar with the concept of moisture mitigation. What isn’t always understood is the gravity of what moisture mitigation...
Goodbye Halogen
When general contractors hear the term temporary lighting, the last thing that comes to mind is innovation. In most cases, the lights being used...
A Debt to be Paid: Employing our Veterans
What has 4 decades as an employer taught me about hiring and managing veterans? That it’s the smartest move I can make in terms...
Selling Strategy: An Efficient and Simple Way to Dispose of Used...
Every seller wants to get a great return on their heavy equipment investment. To do so, it’s important for owners to understand why and...
Dragon’s Tooth
For contractors worldwide, the goal of any project is achieving the fastest, most efficient result with the least amount of wear on machinery, and...
Field Digitization and Data
While it’s been widely reported that construction has been slower to adapt to new digital technologies than most industries, it’s changing fast. Now it...









