Combating COVID-19 in the Construction Community
By investing in the health of Hispanic friends and neighbors, one contractor is building bonds that will make the community stronger, healthier and more resilient.
Three Steps to a Safer Jobsite
Three areas to emphasize for a safer jobsite are safety glasses/face shields, scaffolding safety practices and fall protection.
Guidance for Using Equipment in Cold Weather Conditions
Plummeting temperatures and the thought of snowfall means it is time for contractors to make sure their fleet is winter ready. Luckily, there are options available, and steps to take, to ensure peak performance no matter the weather.
Toxins on the Construction Jobsite: Questions and Answers
Construction workers are more prone to health hazards than other occupations, partially due to exposure to toxins such as asbestos, silica, formaldehyde, inorganic arsenic and benzene.
Dems Gain Senate Majority; Congress Certifies Biden Victory
Democratic U.S. Senate Candidates Jon Ossoff and Raphael Warnock were declared winners of the two Georgia runoff elections held on Jan. 5, and Congress has certified Biden's victory.
Heighten Carbon Monoxide Safety Awareness This Winter
CO poisoning is a threat to crews on construction job site, especially during winter months when fuel-burning equipment and tools are used in buildings or spaces without sufficient ventilation.
The Insurance Market: What Contractors Can Expect in 2021
Due to increasing losses and poor investment returns, insurance rates for most lines are increasing, capacity is declining and underwriters are being selective on which accounts they will even consider.
Limit COVID-19 Spread With Air Quality Improvement Technologies
For mitigation strategies to improve indoor air quality and limit exposure to lingering airborne viral particles, contractors can follow air quality improvement strategies recognized by the ASHRAE.
