ABC’s Construction Backlog Inches Up in April; Contractor Optimism Slips
ABC reported its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 7.9 months in April, 0.1 months higher than in March 2021 and April 2020.
Fall Protection Products: Consensus vs. Regulation
Understanding whether fall protection equipment is compliant with regulations, voluntary consensus standards or both can be difficult and lead to confusion and safety concerns.
Monthly Construction Input Prices Rise 1.3% in April
Construction input prices increased 1.3% in April compared to the previous month, according to a recently released ABC analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Producer Price Index data.
Thinking Sharp: Keeping Safety Top of Mind
Eliminating knives on construction jobsites can greatly reduce laceration incidents. New, safer cutting tools are available to keep workers safe.
Minimizing Employer Liability Related to COVID-19
The best defense to a COVID-19-related employment claim is a good offense. Contractors should stay abreast of ever-changing federal, state and local guidance, especially those targeted at construction.
United for Infrastructure Week Aims to #LeadWithInfrastructure
May 10-14 is United for Infrastructure Week, which convenes American businesses, workers, elected leaders and everyday citizens around one message: Let’s #LeadWithInfrastructure.
ABC’s Construction Backlog Inches Up in April; Contractor Optimism Slips
Associated Builders and Contractors reported that its Construction Backlog Indicator rose to 7.9 months in April, according to an ABC member survey conducted April 20-May 5, 0.1 months higher than in March 2021 and April 2020.
The Cost of Moving Too Quickly on Health Care Retrofits and Conversions
The COVID-19 pandemic has created opportunities for retrofitting new, flexible layouts in existing health care facilities and in existing commercial premises where there is new community demand for an urgent care or drive-thru clinic.
