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The Risk (and Inevitability) of Change Orders on a Construction Project

by Eric Goldstein | Feb 13, 2018
Accounting | Safety

With construction accounting software, contractors can make sure change orders are properly tracked and billed, reducing risk and preserving profits.

Year-end Data Show Economy Expanded in 2017; Fixed Investment Surged in Fourth Quarter

by ABC | Feb 6, 2018
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

The U.S. economy grew by 2.3 percent in 2017, while fixed investment increased at a annual rate of 7.9 percent, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) analysis of data by the Bureau of Economic Analysis.

The Elephant on the Jobsite: Getting Opioids Out of the Workplace

by Jake Morin | Feb 6, 2018
Human Resources | Risk Management | Safety | Wellness

Opioids and prescription drug abuse are major problems in construction. There are options to attack it, including purposeful automation, appropriate testing and treatment programs.

Staying on the Safe Side

by Sean McCreanor | Feb 5, 2018
Project Management | Risk | Risk Management | Safety

The new global standard for workplace safety from ISO is scheduled for publication in March. It includes a stringent development process that encapsulates best practice international standards, OHSAS 18001 and other national standards.

Glossary of Construction Industry Acronyms – Part II: IoT Through WELL

by Brian Gallagher | Feb 5, 2018
OSHA | Technology

Part II of this glossary of construction acronyms explains some of the most common acronyms used during project planning and development - IoT through WELL.

Federal Laws Applying to Opioid Use and Addiction

Data shows that, statistically, every adult American knows at least one member of the workforce who has been injured at work, was involved in an accident or underwent hospitalization, and has been prescribed pain medication—likely an opioid—to use while on the job.

Stepping Up to Serve

by Lauren Pinch | Feb 2, 2018
Business | Leadership | Total Human Health

It’s no secret that George R. Nash Jr. loves his work. He enters any room with a big smile, a strong voice, a sense of purpose and a willingness to lend a hand. With a knack for putting others at ease while making his expectations known and keeping them motivated, he’s just the guy you’d want to be the face of a national construction organization.

OSHA Extends Crane Operator Certification Requirement

by Joanna Masterson | Feb 1, 2018
Legal and Regulatory | OSHA

Per a final rule published by OSHA late last fall, the deadline for employers to ensure that crane operators are certified has been delayed from Nov. 10, 2017, to Nov. 10, 2018.

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The Risk (and Inevitability) of Change Orders on a Construction Project

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The Elephant on the Jobsite: Getting Opioids Out of the Workplace

Staying on the Safe Side

Glossary of Construction Industry Acronyms – Part II: IoT Through WELL

Federal Laws Applying to Opioid Use and Addiction

Stepping Up to Serve

OSHA Extends Crane Operator Certification Requirement

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