Features
Amid a global pandemic, construction is still considered an essential business, and several jurisdictions are gradually lifting stay-at-home restrictions. How should safety and prevention measures be addressed?
Rolling the Ball Up the Hill
For the first time in U.S. history, a person is more likely to die from an accidental opioid overdose than from a car crash, according to the National Safety Council. Confronting such substantial odds, industry stakeholders are coming up with inventive tactics for rolling that ball up the hill.
Bolster Morale for Frontline Employees in Uncertain Times
These eight strategies will help the industry to improve morale and make a difference as the workplace evolves during the toughest times.
From All Systems Go to a Deep Recession in One Month
The economy has gone from the equivalent of 60 to 0 in the blink of an eye after social distancing directives permeated the nation. To try to understand the magnitude of the crisis, Anirban Basu compares it to previous events and evaluates the significance of events.
Lighting Up the Industry
Tri-City Electrical Contractors, Inc. has been awarded Associated Builders and Contractors’ distinction as 2020 Contractor of the Year for its client service, technical innovation, safety performance and workforce achievements.
Life Lessons
The ABC Construction Management Competition provides an opportunity for students to hone all their skills—problem-solving, conflict management, deadline pressure—in a fierce but fun environment.
Coming Full-Circle
Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama recently reopened following a five-month construction blitz courtesy of Hoar Construction. As a racecar driver from Alabama, Gary Merriman says putting his name on the famed track is a dream come true.
When Work Takes the Ultimate Toll
The 2015 suicide rate for men in construction was four times higher than the overall rate. Open communication and action are crucial when it comes to suicide prevention.












