Open Communication Channel

Communication on a construction worksite is vital not only to getting the job done, but getting it done safely. With construction sites known for...

Below Grade Insulation is Outta Sight

Is insulation really needed on buried foundation walls and under concrete floor slabs? In short, “yes.” Those of us who have been in the building...

Work-in-Progress Reports

At one time or another, even the best managed contracting firms begin to feel they are slipping off the financial tracks. To the top...

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....
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...
Safety Week

A Safer Jobsite Starts with the Right Mindset and a Strong...

The construction industry geared up for Safety Week (May 7–11). Now its fifth year, what began as a joint initiative between the Construction Industry...
Vapor Intrusion

Contaminated Soil

Before selecting a contractor and breaking ground for a new structure, it is important for an environmental professional to conduct a Phase I Environmental...

Improved ROI through Synchronized Asset Management

Managing a group of assets, whether remote or local, involves many factors that affect Return on Investment (ROI). For all assets, theft is a...
rigging

Rigging Supplies: New Model Speeds Delivery, Selection

Meeting construction deadlines and reducing downtime are critical whether the jobsite is a high-rise building or a highway infrastructure project. To safely and efficiently...
Jim Hammond

The Here and There of Dirt

Jim Hammond knows a thing or two about dirt. In the early 2000s, Jim Hammond did something historic in his life. He decides to shift...