Construction Industry sees Better Times Ahead
The labor shortage, and rising fuel costs may have construction companies struggling to keep ahead of the curve, but more stable times are ahead.
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Addressing Mental Health Issues in the Construction Industry
Mental health in the construction industry isn’t a topic that gets much airtime. It should.
Infrastructure Act Will Attract New Talent to the Industry
The $1.2 trillion Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will create construction jobs that pay well and will shine a light on the industry as a possible career choice for many.
Construction Sites Moving Away from Fossil Fuels
With a shift to reducing carbon footprints and more stringent laws on carbon emissions, the construction industry has to focus on ways to reduce its own carbon footprint.
Perfecting the Punch List
Punch lists can make or break a contract—when done quickly and seamlessly, you can get paid and move on to your next project. If they drag out, they can compromise your profit margin and leave you with unhappy customers. You can mitigate punch-list problems by having a procedure in place and communicating that procedure to …
Circular Saw Safety Tips
No matter your style of circular saw, the fact that they are used so close to the hands and body mean they pose a very real threat to you and your crew’s safety. Here are a few tips from OSHA to help you keep your construction site safe.
Reduce your Jobsite Pollution
Not only does sustainable construction create a more environmentally friendly jobsite, but it can also attract younger workers to your company.
Heat Pump and Air Conditioner Condenser Locations Matter
Some installers believe that placing these systems in a garage or attic space may make the system more efficient by decreasing the difference in temperature. But it’s precisely because of these disparate temperatures that you should place your heat pump and air conditioner condenser outside.
OSHA’s New Regulations to Protect Workers from Summer Heat
The National Emphasis Program is set to prevent injuries and fatalities related to summer heat. Heat exposure is an increasingly dangerous jobsite hazard which killed 344 workers between 2011-2019 with 42% (144) of those workers in the construction field. “Tragically, the three-year average of workplace deaths caused by heat has doubled since the early 1990s,” …
How to Improve your Training Programs for New Recruits
With the ever-increasing skilled labor shortage in the construction industry, managers are working on providing in-house training for new recruits.
