Today’s Fast-Track Exposed Concrete Floor Surfaces
There are many choices for interior exposed (uncovered) concrete floor surface finishes, from plain “steel trowelled” finish to exposed aggregate polished. And getting to...
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...
OSHA Interviews: Understanding and Exercising Your Rights
Section 8(a) of the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Act of 1970 authorizes OSHA to inspect workplaces “during regular working hours and at other...
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....
Merge Technology and Safety to Break Through Safety Plateaus
We live in a connected world. Connected technology is ever-present in most of our lives today as the Internet of Things (IoT) expands. Our...
LEED Platinum-certified Tower at PNC Plaza
The 33-story LEED Platinum-certified Tower at PNC Plaza has been touted as the “world’s greenest office tower” and stands as the showpiece of PNC’s...
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...
Three Tips for Contractors in Light of the $1.5 Trillion Infrastructure...
There is no doubt that the recent actions of President Donald Trump have been made with his signature phrase in mind: Make America Great...
OSHA’s New Silica Rule Is At Risk … So Are...
On May 3, 2017, a coalition of construction industry associations formally petitioned the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) to commence a limited reopening...
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...