New Safety Measures Reduce New York City Jobsite Injuries by 20%
In 2017, the New York City Department of Buildings (DOB) implemented legislation in Local Law 196 designed to improve safety in the construction industry.
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How to Keep Skilled Jobsite Workers
A recent study from the Home Improvement Research Institute (HIRI) showed that a third of construction firms are looking for recruits and experiencing delays due to labor shortages. Here’s how to source great talent and build your team.
How to Recruit More Gen Z Youth to Careers in Construction
Gen Z are defined as those under 25 and are currently entering the workforce and choosing their careers. While many are already opting for a career in construction, the industry has to do more to recruit in order to overcome the labor deficit.
More Women Entering Construction Workforce
According to a new study, construction jobs were one of the fastest growing sectors for women between 2015 and 2019.
How to Improve your Construction Productivity
One way to get back on track is to make your processes more efficient using a management technique called LEAN, developed by the Toyota Production Company over 70 years ago.
Improve Indoor Air Quality with this Easy Step
Improve Indoor Air Quality with energy efficiency by avoiding furniture & building materials with high formaldehyde content
West Fraser and HBI Open First Trades Training Program in Houston
Learn how West Fraser and HBI are helping Houston rebuild after Hurricane Harvey through a free trades training program.
Why Taller Wall Panels Are The Future of Building
As the cost of building materials increase and building codes demand more effective envelopes, construction professionals are looking to taller wall sheathing to fill in the gaps. OSB wall sheathing already makes for a sustainable and cost-effective option but with taller OSB wall panels, the efficacy of the building envelope is increased by creating fewer seams while labor costs, waste and installation time are reduced.
10 Strategies to Increase the Energy Efficiency of Your Homes
Discover tactics that are guaranteed to work and won’t break the bank. By Nigel F. Maynard Let’s forget the green movement for a moment. The topic has exploded in the mainstream, but that growth has resulted in false claims and an unbelievable amount of greenwashing.
6 Myths of Green Consumers
A new national study of green consumers contradicts several long-held stereotypes about them: The environment is not their top concern, their kids are not influencing them to be green, and while many know what they should do to save the planet, they often don’t do it. As a result, marketing messages aimed at this group often fall on deaf ears. Read on for the top 6 myths of Green Consumers.