Winterize Your Worksites for Optimal Safety and Productivity
By Rick Pedley
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As winter approaches, contractors and construction professionals face a range of challenges that can compromise safety, productivity and project timelines. Cold weather conditions, from colder air to snow and ice, can quickly turn sound work environments into perilous spaces with...
Evaluating the Effect of Historic Masculinity on the Construction Industry's Future
By Evelyn Long
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Traditional masculine societal norms have historically prioritized physical strength, emotional suppression and self-reliance, values that are still prominent within the male-dominated construction industry. While the industry has increased efforts towards inclusion, diversity an...
On the Front Lines: Influencing Construction Site Safety
By Nancy Novak
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In the last 16 years, more fatalities have occurred in construction than in any other industry. Not only are workers on construction sites vulnerable to incidents with heavy machinery or working at height, but their exposure to dangerous materials can pose health risks if proper ...
How to Create Effective and Cutting-Edge Construction Technology Products
By Construction Executive
October 29, 2024
The digitization of the construction industry is prolific, from workforce relations to architecture and design to safety and risk—but the adoption of contech products starts with the design and development of those products. So, when a construction technology company begins devel...
ABC Announces Disaster-Relief Efforts and Resources Following Hurricane Milton
By ABC
October 14, 2024
HURRICANE RELIEF
Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee were hit with Hurricane Helene, and now Florida is facing additional damage from Hurricane Milton, which is expected to make landfall on Wednesday, Oct. 9. Damages from Helene have already ...
Why Early Intervention Is Key to Avoiding Chronic Back Issues in Construction
By Evelyn Long
September 26, 2024
Back injuries are an all-too-common affliction in construction, often sidelining workers and impacting project timelines. From heavy lifting to awkward postures, the physical demands place undue strain on the body, making early intervention crucial to prevent chronic issues.
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Safety on Tour: Listening to Construction Leaders' Top Concerns
By Grace Calengor
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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, PPE, social distancing and remote work all became household words. But for essential construction workers, some of these safety measures were easier to follow than others—after all, you can’t pour a concrete foundation or put up walls worki...
Not-So-Clearly Stated: Workers' Comp When Out-of-State
By Kevin Ring
September 23, 2024
David owns a business in North Carolina and has won a contract for work in Missouri. The contract requires three of his employees to be in Missouri for a month. If one of those employees is injured while in Missouri for work, will his workers’ comp policy cover the injury?
It’s ...
Damage Control: Major Rebuilds After Major Weather Events
By David McMillin
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More than two feet of rain drenching Fort Lauderdale in a day, baseball-sized hail chunks falling on Minneapolis and the deadliest wildfire in more than a century destroying more than 2,100 acres of Maui—2023 was a stark reminder that Mother Nature is a force to be reckoned with....
ABC Joins White House Roundtable on Addiction Recovery-Ready Workplaces
By ABC
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 18—Associated Builders and Contractors participated in a White House-sponsored roundtable discussion, “Recovery in the Workplace: Investing to Build the Workforce of Tomorrow,” which convened more than a dozen leading corporations, business groups and government...
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