The Pneu Kid in Town: Part 1
As history has taught us, any time a new product enters the market, there will always be at least a few skeptics. So it...
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...
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...
Building a Culture of Collaboration
No matter the industry, managing a team means dealing with a range of personalities, priorities, and viewpoints. Balancing the needs of different involved parties,...
A Debt to be Paid: Employing our Veterans: Part 2
What has four decades as an employer taught me about hiring and managing veterans? That it’s the smartest move I can make in terms...
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,...
Contractor Training
Training … why do it? The short and simple answer to the question of why bother with construction training is twofold: safety and productivity.
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The New Reality of Handling DEF
Over the past few years, refilling with Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) has become a part of regular maintenance on equipment that is 75 hp...
Raising Safety Awareness in the Aerial Access Industry
In support of OSHA’s National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction week held earlier in May, Genie released its Upcoming Changes to ANSI...
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...