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?
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
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.
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.
Nonresidential Construction Spending Decreases 1.1% in March, Says ABC
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.
Construction Safety Week Is Present, Focused and Safe
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.”
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.












