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How to Find the Right Construction Trade Fair

by Paul Revellat | Mar 5, 2018
Business | Business Development | Total Human Health

Participating in trade fairs in the building and construction industry is not optional. If business owners want to grow their companies in any given country, they will need to increase their network and visibility through national or international exhibitions.

Report Examines Impact of Tech and PtD on Safety

by Joanna Masterson | Mar 2, 2018
Safety | Technology | Total Human Health

Investment in safety has a positive impact on project budgets, schedules and quality, as well as on a contractor’s standing in the industry and ability to contract new work, according to Dodge Data & Analytics’ late-2017 SmartMarket Report.

OSHA Adjusts Penalties 2 Percent for Inflation

by Joanna Masterson | Mar 1, 2018
OSHA | Safety

The U.S. Department of Labor increased 2018 OSHA penalties 2 percent in compliance with the Federal Civil Penalties Inflation Adjustment Act.

Five Essential Components of an Accident Response Plan

With the construction industry facing a skilled labor shortage, new and inexperienced workers are entering the field. These workers may be more vulnerable to injury, making it hugely important for general contractors to create a culture of safety for their employees, subcontractors and craft professionals.

Sunny Outlook for Managing Volatile Weather Risk Exposure

by Josh Vick, Mike DeLio | Feb 21, 2018
Contracts | Risk Management | Safety

New approaches to analyzing historical weather patterns and interest from third parties willing to assume these risks are changing the way the industry approaches weather risk exposure.

Construction Employment News: February 2018

by Construction Executive | Feb 21, 2018
Recruitment | Retention | Total Human Health | Workforce

Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.

Five Strategies to Deal With Opioid Dependence and Substance Abuse in Construction

by Dr. Deborah Happ | Feb 20, 2018
Recruitment | Retention | Wellness | Workforce

Illicit drug use among constructions workers is at 15 percent—and construction workers are more likely to abuse opioids than employees in any other industry (except food service). Here's how to best handle substance abuse in the workplace.

Construction Cameras Help Settle Disputes and Keep Winter Projects on Schedule

Keeping jobsite cameras on when the weather gets cold and progress slows can show weather impacts on a jobsite, confirm or refute claims of delays, deter or solve thefts and document workplace injuries.

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Sunny Outlook for Managing Volatile Weather Risk Exposure

Construction Employment News: February 2018

Five Strategies to Deal With Opioid Dependence and Substance Abuse in Construction

Construction Cameras Help Settle Disputes and Keep Winter Projects on Schedule

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