OSHA regulations are there to protect workers and property owners. Failure to adhere to OSHA regulations can lead to stiff fines for construction companies. Injuries on the jobsite that are reported to OSHA will lead to fines being imposed and crippling delays.
Charging for estimates is somewhat of a controversial subject. Many contractors don’t charge for these as they don’t want to put potential clients off. However, quotes and proposals that take up your time should be valued and charging clients will root out any potential clients who aren’t serious. Here are some tips to making sure …
Construction technology is changing at a rapid rate and drones are an affordable, easy way to improve efficiency and cut costs. Drones can help keep sites safe and catch issues early on. Here’s how owning a drone can help you build better. Surveying Drones are able to provide accurate surveys in far less time than …
The construction labor shortage has been a thorn in the side of site managers for years now. But a new study shows that interest in the trades is starting to increase among high school students. According to a study by the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), interest in a career in the trades was …
A 21-point increase in builder confidence in June shows that the construction industry is set to lead the way in economic recovery during the pandemic. The latest NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index (HMI) has the reading set at 58 which is well above the positive market indicator of 50 points. “Housing clearly shows signs of …
OSHA regulations are clear on what workers have to wear on the jobsite or when working at height. These measures are put in place to protect you and your crew from death and injury. In 2016, OSHA recorded 5,190 deaths, which is 14 deaths each day. About one in five of those deaths occurred on …
Residential construction is a key industry in the push to economic recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. “The construction industry is critical to the economic success of local communities,” says Greg Zick from the NAHB. “Home building has positive national economic impacts and generates jobs in industries such as manufacturing and engineering. A healthy economy relies on …
Jobs lost, businesses closed and deep declines in the stock market have everyone bracing for a major economic downturn. The National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) is working to support its builders and construction professionals in a number of ways. Your local NAHB is working with government to help ease the economic challenges faced by …
In a new NAHB survey, over 90% of remodelers questioned had lost business due to the pandemic. 96% of remodeling construction firms experienced a downturn in inquiries coming in and 93% experienced a reduction in the willingness of homeowners to consider remodeling projects. The survey for NAHB’s first quarter 2020 Remodeling Market Index (RMI) found that 70 …
As construction projects reopen across the country, OSHA is revising its standards to include guidelines for dealing with the coronavirus pandemic. The revised guidelines were put in place to ensure construction companies institute the proper procedures to protect employees and customers. OSHA will be increasing the number of in-person inspections to workplaces of all kinds …
