Public-private partnerships are becoming an important way to deliver large infrastructure projects in the United States. Most of these projects require surety bonds due to their size, complexity and scope of work.
A Surety Best Practices Checklist for Busy Contractors
Today’s global economy contains increasing levels of uncertainty, where even best-in-class construction companies can be impacted by changes in the surety marketplace unrelated to their own financial and operational performance. John Alberici, chairman of Alberici [...]
ABC and CE Attend Viewpoint Collaborate Conference With 2,300 Industry Experts
Associated Builders and Contractors and Construction Executive joined more than 2,300 attendees at Viewpoint’s Collaborate 2018 User Conference, held Oct. 16-18 in Portland, Oregon.
Five Steps for the Construction Industry to Take to Build a Drug-free Workplace
The construction industry is struggling these days with opposing forces: the health and safety risks of its workers when illicit drug and alcohol use is high and the challenges of replacing those who may test positive. There are no quick fixes, but a rigorous drug-free workplace program will help offset risks over the long term.
National Demolition Association Joins Substance Abuse Prevention Group
The National Demolition Association Board of Directors voted unanimously to become the newest member of the Construction Coalition for a Drug- and Alcohol-free Workplace.
Seven Steps to Manage Traffic and Secure a Safe Work Zone
When construction crews make safety a priority in the work zone with a plan that’s designed and executed by well-trained staff, teams can ensure they are prepared to handle the unforeseen events that might come their way.
Safeguard the Future of Business Operations With an Expanded Focus on Safety
Failing to secure critical documents or take precautions to ensure digital work products aren’t lost in the cracks can open up firms to liability risk and non-compliance fines and penalties.
Fall Protection Tops OSHA’s 2018 List of Most Frequent Safety Violations
For the eighth year in a row, fall protection was the leading workplace safety violation cited by OSHA in 2018.










