Management commitment is critical to improving the jobsite safety climate. Managers that “talk the talk” but do not “walk the talk” are poor safety...

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...

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...

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...

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...

When general contractors hear the term temporary lighting, the last thing that comes to mind is innovation. In most cases, the lights being used...

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...

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...

For contractors worldwide, the goal of any project is achieving the fastest, most efficient result with the least amount of wear on machinery, and...

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...