A near miss at the former Pfizer headquarters highlights how contracts, technology and workforce documentation can help contractors manage risk on complex adaptive-reuse projects.
The Hidden Impact of Working Alone: Connecting Safety and Wellbeing in Construction
Uncertainty wears on people. Over time, feeling isolated or unprotected can affect confidence, concentration, morale and job satisfaction.
Built to Flex: More Research on the Benefits of Multiskilled Construction Workers
New research from the Simplar Foundation sheds light on the productivity gains of multiskilled construction crews—and how these workers could be just the solution the industry needs as it combats an ongoing labor shortage.
The Safety Glasses the Contractor Paid for Are Still in the Truck
“An employer that pays for prescription safety eyewear and cannot show it is being worn has documented spend and nothing else.”
Attracting and Retaining Talent: How to Create a Workplace Where Women Can Thrive
Attracting women to a construction site can add important new skills and perspective, and will require new recruiting tactics.
New Research Reveals Multiskilled Crews Can Reduce Construction Completion Time by 30%
New research by the Simplar Foundation continues to showcase the benefits of multiskilling for construction workers.
Connected Rental Technology Is Reshaping Construction Operations
Connected equipment, smart solutions and open platforms are giving contractors new ways to improve fleet planning, jobsite safety and project efficiency.
Smart Buildings Are Still Analog in the Face of Major Emergencies
In a large multifamily, commercial or mixed-use development, thousands of people may need to make decisions at the same time without having the same information.









