Lessons in the First Year of Business
Industry experts share insights on their most valuable lessons learned in the first year of running their businesses.
How to Make Safety Excellence Everyone’s Business
Forward-thinking contractors use technology for rapid reporting when safety issues or emergencies arise. A focus on safety partnerships and innovative new resources create a culture of safety excellence.
New USGBC Research Explores Green Building Industry’s Role in Improved Health
People want to live in a healthy environment, but don’t typically associate sustainable buildings with being part of the solution. The green building community can inspire change by connecting messaging to healthy outcomes for human beings.
Highlight the Value of Construction Careers to Overcome the Labor Shortage
A boom in infrastructure, commercial and public construction has primarily caused the labor shortage. While contractors are benefiting, they are also facing growth constraints resulting from demographic trends.
Happiness as a Business Model
A happiness-based culture can result in employees being excited about coming to work on Monday instead of leaving the jobsite on Friday. Imagine what this type of attitude can do to the success of an organization.
San Francisco Works Toward 100% Renewable Electricity by 2030
San Francisco Mayor London N. Breed announced a plan to transition private commercial buildings of 500,000 square feet and larger to 100 percent renewable electricity by 2022.
NYC Announces ‘Green New Deal’
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio announced $14 billion in investments to ensure a nearly 30 percent reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2030.
Five Ways to Build a Culture of Height Safety
Falls are OSHA’s most frequently cited violation, but there are ways to prevent falls and create a culture of height safety.
