Crane “Fall Zones” Are Larger Than They Appear
Concerning crane suspended loads, OSHA states that the fall zone is considered to be “the area (including, but not limited to, the area directly...
Payment and Performance Bonds
As a matter of routine, on public projects contractors are required to obtain payment and performance bonds, often combined into one instrument, to guarantee...
One Cordless Platform For All
Running a business, managing jobsites, and maintaining tools and equipment are demanding enough, but it’s become even more challenging with ongoing supply chain and...
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Modern Contractor Solutions, February 2017
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Increasing Veteran Opportunities
In 2001, after the events of September 11, David Huval joined the Army. He knew—and felt—that going into the Army was something he had...
Big Task for Small Community
Utility contractor Crain Construction, located in Clarinda, Iowa, specializes in water and sewer mains, sanitary and storm sewers, directional boring, concrete foundation, and flatwork....
It’s National Ladder Safety Month
Every year more than 350 people die in ladder-related accidents, and thousands suffer disabling injuries. The American Ladder Institute (ALI), a not-for-profit association dedicated...
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...
Let’s Be Clear
The goal of contract drafting is to create a written instrument that leaves no doubts regarding the parties’ obligations; however, construction contracts often contain...
Out From Behind the Eight Ball
Back in 1946, Nickolas Savko and his wife Gilda started their business in Columbus, Ohio, with a single pickup truck and a few employees....









