While power tool rentals have been around for years, a world of peer-to-peer power tool rentals opens up new opportunities and new risks, both...

Below are responses courtesy of Casey Banks, managing risk control consultant at Travelers, as the topics of challenges and pains points are discussed and...

When asked about the toughest part of a job, there is one answer that stands above the rest: dealing with people. Employees often get...

Several years ago, we were the general contractor on a 70,000-square-foot concrete tilt-up office and manufacturing building for a major company. The project superintendent,...

If you’ve been operating a construction firm of any size over the past decade, it’s a safe bet that the single biggest problem you’ve...

One somewhat confusing term that frequently shows up in OSHA regulations is that of the “competent person.” Although competent person requirements show up in...

Architects, engineers, and contractors have always operated with a dual obligation: Deliver a building that meets code on day one, and design for longevity....

The early design process is exhilarating. Renderings are created that help the owner visualize the designer’s intent, and the excitement is often contagious. However,...

Many construction professions recognize the need for certification to identify competency in their respective fields. The Construction Health and Safety Technician (CHST) is recognized...

It’s lunch time, you’re hungry, and you see a McDonald’s and quickly turn in to grab a fast bite. A long drive-through line convinces...