Only about a third of the US has building codes that ensure buildings are able to resist natural disasters. This not only threatens lives and properties, but increasing flood and fire incidents are causing insurers to leave some coastal states like Florida, Louisiana and California.
Not all hard hats are created equally, and the technology and design have improved over the last couple of years.
With the nice weather around the corner, homeowners will be eager to get to work on their spring projects. Here are a few ideas of fun projects for inside and outside the home:
ou can put processes into place that help you deal with issues as they come up effectively so your customers become fans.
While construction sites have become safer places to work over the last couple of decades, the latest report by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) discovered that construction is still one of the most dangerous occupations, resulting in the most fatal injuries. Fatalities on the jobsite are mostly caused by moving vehicle accidents. Construction …
Progress on the construction site can be hampered by inclement weather, but the major concern for construction managers should be safety.
Here are some tips on how to navigate construction qualifications that can give you a boost.
Studies show that replacing an employee costs an average of 6 to 9 months’ salary. When you lose employees, you fall behind on your project schedules and may even have to turn work down. With the current construction labor shortage set to deepen this year, it is more important than ever to create work environments …
While you never eliminate the risk of falls on the jobsite, making prevention part of your construction culture will help to keep your crew safe as houses. Falls are still the leading cause of jobsite injuries and fatalities.In order to instill a culture of safety on your jobsite, regular training and commitment on the part …
A recent survey of high school students found that almost as many young women as men were considering a career in the trades. Working on their own home improvement projects had sparked an interest in remodeling and renovation, according to the study. There have been a number of contributing factors to an increase of women …
