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Nonresidential Construction Spending Stabilizes in January 2021, Down 5% Since January 2020, Says ABC

by ABC | Mar 3, 2021
Economy | Markets | Total Human Health

National nonresidential construction spending increased 0.9% on a monthly basis in January 2021 but is down 5% since January 2020, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data published today by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Penalty Prevention: How to Raise OSHA Standards on Construction Sites

by Talmage Wagstaff | Mar 2, 2021
OSHA | Safety

Construction executives can avoid costly violations and possible site shutdown by knowing—and following—OSHA penalty prevention basics.

Types of Business Insurance a Small Construction Company Needs

by Rakesh Gupta | Mar 1, 2021
Insurance | Risk Management | Safety

Business insurance covers everything from injuries, and liability lawsuits to stolen tools and automobile accidents. There are five types of insurance most small construction companies need.

Safety Technology: Identifying and Preventing Worker Heat-Related Injuries

by Claude Robotham | Feb 26, 2021
Data Analytics | Technology | Wearables | Wellness

As global warming and temperatures rise across the globe, so does the risk of heat-related death. Using technologies that monitor and predict when workers are at risk can save lives.

Contractors Should Consider Adding COVID-19 Vaccinations to Wellness Plans

Construction firms are among those with a role to play in getting the U.S. population vaccinated to achieve herd immunity and start working together again. Their challenge will be to navigate the risks with care.

How General Contractors Can Protect Themselves From Subcontractors’ Faulty Workmanship

Strategies to deal with the risks of faulty workmanship include taking proactive measures, actively managing incidents and safeguarding against financial impacts through risk transfer.

Warming Up Winter Preparedness Plans

by Ken Alderden | Feb 17, 2021
OSHA | Safety

Construction workers are susceptible to injuries and illnesses such as hypothermia, frostbite and increased odds of soft tissue or back injuries. Remind the team of winter jobsite hazards and take precautions to protect them.

The COVID-19 Vaccine: Can Employers Require Employees to Be Vaccinated?

by Jonathan Head, Stephen Walsh, Ethan Wilkinson | Feb 16, 2021
Safety | Wellness

As COVID-19 vaccines become available, employers want to know if they can require employees to be vaccinated. Vaccination is a powerful tool for ensuring safe workplaces, but there are some risks.

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Nonresidential Construction Spending Stabilizes in January 2021, Down 5% Since January 2020, Says ABC

Penalty Prevention: How to Raise OSHA Standards on Construction Sites

Types of Business Insurance a Small Construction Company Needs

Safety Technology: Identifying and Preventing Worker Heat-Related Injuries

Contractors Should Consider Adding COVID-19 Vaccinations to Wellness Plans

How General Contractors Can Protect Themselves From Subcontractors’ Faulty Workmanship

Warming Up Winter Preparedness Plans

The COVID-19 Vaccine: Can Employers Require Employees to Be Vaccinated?

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