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Monthly Construction Input Prices Rise 1.3% in April

by ABC | May 18, 2021
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

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

by John Lloyd | May 18, 2021
Safety | Tools | Wellness

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

by Construction Executive | May 13, 2021
Infrastructure | Markets | Total Human Health

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

by ABC | May 11, 2021
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

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

by Virginia K. Trunkes | May 11, 2021
Departments | Safety | Total Human Health

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.

OSHA’s Fatal Four: Which One Is the Worst?

by Deb Hilmerson | May 10, 2021
OSHA | Safety

Eliminating falls from OSHA’s fatal four would save lives. Make fall safety protocols a daily routine and allocate time, money and resources to protect workers.

Speaking My Language: How Bilingual Training Programs Enhance Safety

by Hilary Daninhirsch | May 10, 2021
Features | Safety | Training | Workforce

Safety is of primary importance for all workers, but the need for bilingual safety training has grown in response to the increase in Hispanic workers on construction sites.

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Monthly Construction Input Prices Rise 1.3% in April

Thinking Sharp: Keeping Safety Top of Mind

Minimizing Employer Liability Related to COVID-19

United for Infrastructure Week Aims to #LeadWithInfrastructure

ABC’s Construction Backlog Inches Up in April; Contractor Optimism Slips

The Cost of Moving Too Quickly on Health Care Retrofits and Conversions

OSHA’s Fatal Four: Which One Is the Worst?

Speaking My Language: How Bilingual Training Programs Enhance Safety

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