The Long, Long Highway
One would expect that an incredibly long highway that connects Mexico and Canada would have tons of songs, myths, and stories written about it....
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...
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...
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...
Ebola: OSHA Gets Into The Act
For the past month or so, the lead story in every radio newscast and online report has involved the potential threat from the Ebola...
How To Manage Change
Many factors affect shifts and transformations within a contracting company. As your position evolves—job changes, job promotions, and more responsibilities—your involvement in the business...
Elevating Wireless in 2018 and Beyond
Advances in wireless are changing the landscape and delivery models for industries as diverse as healthcare, financial services, higher education, agriculture, energy, aviation, utilities,...
Technology for the Smarter Construction Workforce of Tomorrow
In the world of construction, many companies, including Kiewit, Bechtel, KBR, and The Turner Corporation, are making employee perks an important part of their...
Fundamentals of IoT for Construction
Probably the best definition of the Internet of Things (IoT) appears in a Forbes magazine article written by the futurist Jacob Morgan. According to...
Next Generation of Operator
Finding and retaining quality operators has become a prominent point of concern throughout the construction industry. The next generation of operator is arriving, and...