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...

Tips for Finding Alternative Building Materials for Projects

Bricks and concrete may be the standard for construction, but they're not the only materials available today. With growing environmental concerns and supply chain...

5 Critical Success Factors for Construction Businesses

By Patrick Hogan Running a business is never easy, but possibly even more so if you are in the construction industry. Not only is the industry...

COVID-19: Impact Project Performance

As you have undoubtedly heard, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is affecting the global construction industry. Notably, as of March 17, Boston halted all construction jobs in the city...

Q &A with Maude Beaupied, Michel Beaupied Enterprises, Inc.

In honor of Women in Construction, meet Maude Beaupied with Michel Beaupied Enterprises, Inc. in Rawdon, Quebec, Canada, where she is a specialized laborer...

Hiring More Women to Solve Hiring Puzzle

By Conley Smith With the unemployment rate the lowest it’s been since 1969 and backlogs averaging nearly 9 months, today’s hiring landscape can feel like...

8 Questions Contractors Should Ask to Choose the Right VoIP Provider

Many contractors have switched to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) phone systems from traditional phone landlines to run their businesses more efficiently. This is because...

Thoughts on Leadership

From Al Antoniewicz (former president and COO of Spancrete) What have been the highlights of your career? At Spancrete? I went to technical school to be...

Drone Safety on the Jobsite

By Teari Tennon When a large company is looking into starting a drone program, objections may arise around risk. Safety personnel, lawyers, or executives may...

How Does Sustainability Affect The Construction Industry?

The construction sector is one of the world's biggest users of natural resources. Studies show that more than 30 % of natural resource extraction...