The Real Cost of Construction Jobsite Theft

According to the National Equipment Register, construction jobsite theft costs the industry up to $1 billion each year. Professional contractors rely on their tools...
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...
fire curtains

Clearing Up Code Confusion on Fire Curtains

Contractors are frequently confused about codes, standards, and appropriate uses of smoke and fire curtains in commercial settings, and they are not alone. Architects,...

Toolbox Talks

For safety to be an integral part of a company’s culture, it needs to be treated importantly every day. That’s means showcasing safety protocols...

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...

Development of New Global Hertz Headquarters

EHC, Inc., a construction company based in Southwest Florida that provides pre-construction, earthwork, and infrastructure services, was awarded the multi-million dollar contract by Turner...

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...

On the Right Track

Over the last three decades, there has been a dramatic shift in the sizes and types of machinery used in the construction industry—larger machines...

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...

10 Reasons to Start Using a Drone Today

People find new ways to use the flying machines every day, and the construction industry is quickly catching on. Here are 10 ways drones are...