JLG

JLG: Year in Review

Fueled by a continued passion for lifting workers and materials safely to height, JLG’s 50th year as the global access pioneer and industry leader was another...

What Lurks Below

By Simon Pedley One of the biggest threats facing construction projects today is an invisible one that lurks just below the surface. The labyrinth of...

Four Ways to Improve Your Business Financials

Running a business means the owner may need to wear a lot of hats to keep daily operations functioning correctly. From hiring new workers to...

Risky Business

With the recent building boom in cities like Orlando, New York, and San Diego, the demand for reliable crane operators and equipment is on...

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...

4 Steps to Lower Embodied Carbon

More than ever, contractors, manufacturers, owners, and designers are setting time-bound sustainability commitments to encourage low-carbon construction and keep our planet at safe global...

2021 Outlook

By Matthew Hudelson Nearly every industry has adapted in some way to the restrictions or changes caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The construction industry responded...

Coordination Is Key

The construction industry continues to be buffeted by challenges, both longstanding and developing. Many builders are still struggling to find enough skilled labor, with...

Detoxification: Handling A Toxic Employee

Steps to take to remedy negativity in the workplace By Preston Ingalls Often referred to as “bad apples,” or as the French would say, pourri, chronic...

Building with Block

As climate extremes and environmental accountability coalesce, the need for more resilient structures has never been more apparent. Concrete masonry construction is uniquely positioned...