ANSI Standards
One of the biggest challenges of implementing the updated ANSI A92.20 suite of standards in the U.S. (CSA B354 in Canada) has been effectively...
Construction’s Future
By Kenny Ingram
Making predictions that hold water even a year or two out is always difficult. So, I fully expected that predictions I had...
Proactive, Problem, Prevention: 3Ps to the Rescue
By Christine Corelli
That quote from Ben Franklin applies to many things in business and in life. It especially applies to handling problems and complaints.
What’s...
How New ANSI Standards Impact Future Training Protocols
Changes have been made to the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and the Canadian Standards Association (CSA) for aerial work platforms in the areas...
Those Darn Boomers: Part 1 of 2
By Preston Ingalls
So, you have to work with a Baby Boomer or two? Ever notice they are different from the other Generations, like Gen...
Workplace Zombies: How to Avoid the Living Dead
By Kate Zabriskie
Promoting engagement one person at a time
Zombies in the workplace are soul-sucking, money-draining, productivity-killing entities that chip away at an organization’s spirit...
Don’t Get Stuck in Reverse
Reverse logistics is becoming an integral part of operations for manufacturers, distributors, and service providers to minimize lost revenue when moving products, parts, and...
Clarifying Industry Components
This year, the North American Excavation Shoring Association (NAXSA) held its first annual association meeting for trench shoring dealers and manufacturers. NAXSA’s ultimate goal...
Unlocking Consistency
In today’s world, consistency isn’t always considered exciting. The predictability of having everything work the same way every time might seem mundane. However, in...
Builders Risk Today
Material prices fluctuate, subcontractor availability shifts, and catastrophic events—from floods to wildfires—can grind projects to a halt overnight. For many contractors, builders risk insurance...









