The Gears of Innovation

The construction industry is a pivotal and powerful part of the American economy. The noise at a jobsite is the sound of commerce, progress,...

Seven Deadly Sins of Contract Management Installation

Contracts are the essential beating heart of any construction business. They define relationships with owners, legal and finance partners, and subsubcontractor service providers. Contracts...

Forward Movement

Courtesy of Sunbelt Rentals Careers in the construction industry may involve hard hats and safety vests on a jobsite in the field, or they can...

Winning Ways

Your company can work hard bidding on lots of construction projects and then rely on being the lowest-price contractor to win contracts. Or, you...

Process Improvement Through Workforce Education

Processes naturally degrade over time. The key to avoiding a degradation crisis is to focus on proactive problem resolution, which is vital to continuous...

Strengthening Your Workforce

As the skills gap widens, industries requiring skilled professionals are placing additional emphasis on credentials. This is particularly evident in the construction industry, where...

FHWA Ignores Congressional Mandates to Enact Safety Rules for More Than...

Safety on our highways has been a top priority for nearly 50 years. The Highway Safety Act of 1966 was the first major effort...

The E-MOD Factor

Understanding the calculation change In the majority of states in the U.S., workers’ compensation insurance is a mandatory coverage that employers must have in place....

Blueprint for Safety

The construction industry is inherently demanding, both physically and mentally, as workers engage in operating heavy machinery and hazardous tools. There is very little...

Are Field Leaders Maximizing Your Bottom Line?

Most contractors hire subcontractors, who in turn hire field leaders for their respective trades. The field leaders of each trade have a great impact...