The Gears of Innovation

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

Towering Over the Manhattan Bridge on the Lower East Side

The Lower East Side has traditionally been an enormous low-rise residential area along the East River. That was until Extell Development decided to erect...
Aerial Access Equipment

Aerial Access Equipment

Apparently workers on scaffolding are tougher than most. For them, fall protection is not required by OSHA until 10 feet (pity the poor worker...

A Smarter Approach to Emergency Response

Mobile Defender Model-S The latest federal reports, released in November of last year, indicated an overall reduction in the number of workplace injuries in the...

Delivering Data with Drones

It’s tough to find a construction job that doesn’t rely on surveying. From initial planning to final As-Built verification, surveying plays a crucial role,...
EFI

The Tools to Embrace Engine Innovations

Advancements in technology continue to yield better engines, improve fuel efficiency, and extend maintenance intervals. But beyond delivering superior products, technology has fundamentally changed...

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...

Maintenance Operations

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has established several programs and policies to mitigate the safety and mobility impacts of work zones. One such policy...

Deflate-gate, the False Claims Act, and Dishonest Competitors

I think the reason “deflate-gate” got so much press is that we, as Americans, believe in fairness in our sporting events. But there are...
Minimizing OSHA Liability

Minimizing OSHA Liability : More Than an Ounce of Prevention

OSHA penalties can be costly. In fact, a single “repeat” or “willful” violation can result in a penalty of $126,749. And, if you have...