skilled labor in the US

Which U.S. Regions Face the Most Persistent Skilled Labor Shortage?

By Holly Welles The United States has one of the biggest construction markets globally, hitting $1.31 trillion in value in 2019—a $400 billion increase since...

6 Reasons Why Contractors Should Use LED Lighting

By Cory Peterson Commercial lighting projects like offices, stores, and workshops, need efficient lighting solutions that can uplift their ambiance, thereby enhancing customers' and staff's...

2 Ways to Help Prevent Carbon Monoxide Exposure on Jobsites

It’s been called the ‘silent killer,’ and for good reason. Carbon monoxide is one of the most dangerous threats because it gives no clear...

Maximize Tool Tracking With the Latest Advancements in Asset Management Software

Tool tracking is essential to running a construction business, but many firms and contractors struggle with it. This gap is understandable, as conventional, manual...

Working With Asbestos

how to approach floor preparation work in buildings with asbestos The construction industry began using asbestos in the early 20th century because of its heat...

Making Old Trailers Look New Again

By William Chelak For the past two decades, Hughes Enterprises Inc. of Big Piney, Wyoming, has specialized in everything from heavy hauling and construction to...

JLG Addresses Top OSHA Regulations with Innovative Solutions

In early 2024, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) raised the stakes for safety violations on worksites. The maximum penalties for serious and other-than-serious violations...

2024 Steel Erection Projects of the Year

The Steel Erectors Association of America (SEAA) announces the winners of its 2024 Projects of the Year. Two companies were recognized for Miscellaneous Metals...

A Powerful Anchoring Combination

By Joe Haynes, Little Beaver president Utility anchoring crews have a constant drive to do more in the safest possible way, which is easier said...

How Geotechnical Engineering Helps Contractors Build on Solid Ground

Whether contractors are building a multi-story apartment building or a sprawling shopping center, the role of geotechnical engineer professionals inevitably affects their work. These...