Promoting a Construction Company Via Social Media
It’s time the construction industry got excited about marketing via social media. It’s not that hard to get started. Begin by setting up accounts on Facebook,
Cyber Security: Contractors Be Prepared
The best time to plan a response to cyberattacks is now, before an incident occurs. Start by identifying mission critical data and adopting risk management practices
Control a Construction Company Image by Controlling Social Media
Failing to pay attention to the management of a company’s social media runs the risk of losing control of the messages the public receives. Social media is a powerful
Three Mistakes to Avoid When Building IT Strategies
Every contractor needs an IT strategy. At its core, an IT strategy is a plan of action that defines how a company will work in regards to information technology.
Attract Top Talent to Keep Up With Multifamily and Other Booming Construction Markets
The multifamily market is poised to continue to grow in 2017. While this trend reflects a strong and steady economy, it also presents an ongoing challenge to the
Five Ways to Combat Employee Theft in the Construction Industry
All businesses are susceptible to employee theft even with background checks and other means of ensuring a quality workforce. Most employees who steal are first-time
Cyber-Phishing With New Lures
Cyber-phishing has cost companies hundreds of thousands of dollars as schemes defraud companies at an alarming rate. Phishermen are looking for an unsuspecting catch,
ABC Craft Instructor of the Year Brings Field Experience to the Classroom
By all accounts, Roger Thompson is one of the industry’s best at funneling his 32 years of experience in the electrical field into the minds of first-year apprentices.
Technology and Software Rundown: Week of May 8, 2017
Here’s the rundown on new apps for streamlined reporting and printing plans; new fleet tracking technology; the latest software updates for integrated estimating
FAA Rules Impacting the Use of Drones Over Construction Sites
The presence of drones on work sites will become the norm as contractors recognize their ability to cheaply and efficiently conduct site surveys, inspect inaccessible
When It Comes to Construction Safety, Have a Plan B: Mobile Personal Emergency Response Systems and wearable devices can alert responders in an emergency
Instead of relying on cell phones for emergency communication when an accident occurs on the jobsite, consider wearable devices that automatically report changes
Smart Sensors Can Detect Hazards Employees Can’t: Take the guesswork out of potentially dangerous jobsite conditions
Exposure to excessive temperatures, noise, silica dust and hazardous fumes can cause serious injuries and illnesses, but the challenge is monitoring hazardous and
Drive Sales and Increase Profits: Construction Contractors and Materials Suppliers Must Understand Clients to Improve Sales
These days, selling is harder than ever, not just because the buyer has more choices but because the once-simple act of buying has become such a fraught process.
The Importance of Safety Training in Construction
Safety training is not a disposable task. Every employee needs to attend safety meetings and training. To keep safety in the forefront, managers need to provide
Ten Steps to Prepare for a Windstorm
Windstorms can have a disastrous effect on company offices or jobsites. Small business owners have a lot to lose from storm damage. Property damage and business
Incident- and Injury-Free Environments Begin with Strong Employee Foundations
By promoting a deeply ingrained culture of safety that moves beyond a narrow focus on the individual and baseline regulations, employers can make investments in
How do you tap into employees’ most valuable talents and talk to them about career advancement?
Three industry experts share insight on talking to their employees about career advancement.
Wired for Success
When Adam Ruff was promoted to field supervisor at Price Electric, Robins, Iowa, last year, he set some personal goals to help develop the company’s next crop
Meet the Competitors
Associated Builders and Contractors’ (ABC) 30th annual National Craft Championships (NCC), held March 1-2 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., raises the profile of careers
Fischer Proposes New Federal Highway Plan
Sen. Deb Fischer's (R-Neb.) new highway funding plan would dedicate more than $107 billion over a five-year period from Customs and Border Patrol fees and revenue
Global Entertainment Venues Embrace LEED
The U.S. Green Building Council released its “LEED in Motion: Venues” report, which highlights the green strategies and savings of more than 30 LEED-certified