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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.

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.

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.

Drop in State Construction Unemployment Rates Points to Industry Recovery, Says ABC

Construction employment is holding its own, although it is not back to pre-pandemic levels, according to state-by-state analysis of BLS data released by ABC.

A 10-Point Checklist for Transferring Risk

Establish the terms of contractual indemnification and additional insured coverage before a loss occurs. Here’s a checklist to help transfer risk from losses from a service provider’s mishap.

Construction Safety Week Is Present, Focused and Safe

by Construction Executive | May 6, 2021
Safety | Total Human Health

Construction Safety Week, celebrated May 3-7 with the theme of “Be Present, Be Focused, Be Safe,” is representative of the overall goal to raise safety standards and “build a stronger, safer industry.”

Nonresidential Construction Spending Decreases 1.1% in March, Says ABC

by ABC | May 6, 2021
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

National nonresidential construction spending declined 1.1% in March, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Caring and Training: Building Skills and Wellbeing Through Workforce Development

Mike Bennett shares his thoughts on key aspects of effective workforce development programs and future trends in promoting a work culture that supports employee wellbeing.

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

Speaking My Language: How Bilingual Training Programs Enhance Safety

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

Drop in State Construction Unemployment Rates Points to Industry Recovery, Says ABC

A 10-Point Checklist for Transferring Risk

Construction Safety Week Is Present, Focused and Safe

Nonresidential Construction Spending Decreases 1.1% in March, Says ABC

Caring and Training: Building Skills and Wellbeing Through Workforce Development

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