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...
Dispute Resolution Clauses Are Out of Control!
I am often called upon to review contract documents on behalf of my contractor clients. In doing so, I have noticed a trend lately for...
Behind the Glass Curtain
Suspended access solutions benefit World Trade Center Towers
At 1,776 feet tall, the One World Trade Center stands for resilience and enduring spirit. It’s the...
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...
The True Cost of an Employee
In the construction industry, speed is of the essence. The faster you and your crew can successfully complete a job, the happier your clients,...
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...
Excavating The Past
Chicago, Illinois-based Pan-Oceanic Construction is in the midst of upgrading the sanitary sewer system on the city’s Lower West Side along West Cermak Road...
Manage Payroll Like a Pro
Payroll can be a hassle for construction companies. What if you have employees with multiple rates? Maybe you have employees with different job classifications, pay...
Getting Down to Shore Up
It would be pretty tough to install any shoring system in an excavation 30 feet from a major body of water. However, that was...
Scaffolding Apple Park
You don’t have to be a construction expert to understand how Apple Park, the circular building that serves as the new hub for Apple...