Entries Tagged Construction

We all know about the shortage of workers in the construction trades. In fact, it’s safe to say most of you have...

In January 1986 a significant and tragic event happened that was completely preventable. The space shuttle Challenger exploded 73 seconds ...

Construction is an inherently stressful job for a lot of reasons. Difficult weather conditions, long and irregular hours, tight deadlines ...

Construction equipment theft is everywhere, and if your business hasn’t been a victim yet, it likely will be. Nearly 1,000 pieces...

Spring has sprung and special events season is here. While the busier season can be a boon, it does come with inherent...

Returning from an unscheduled interruption, this is Portable Restroom Operator’s Restroom Reports, your source for not-quite news and sanitation-based satirical snark.FINLAND —...

Distribution Contractors Association has dedicated a new Be Safe auxiliary microsite (www.dcabesafe.com) to foster risk awareness and mitigation within the construction industry. ...

Supply chain challenges continue to plague the construction equipment industry, and unfortunately for contractors and other equipment-intensive businesses, there is...

There are many reasons that you might get a visit from an OSHA inspector. Primarily, if there is an accident that results...

More than 279 times each day, or 102,000 times in 2021, a crash occurred in a work zone. Of the 156...

To help members reach safety goals, the National Utility Contractors Association is introducing the NUCA Safety, Training, Awareness and Recognition (NUCA STAR)...

Interested in winning government contract work from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law but have no idea where to start? Global management consulting firm, McKinsey & Company,...

GPS can be a helpful asset on the job site. Surveyors use it for stake grades; drones measure stockpiles; machine operators use...

The $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill signed into law in November will provide significant funding to benefit those in construction-related industries. Nearly the entire bill is dedicated...