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Avoid the Risks of Multitasking While Driving Construction Fleet Vehicles

When a conscious effort is put into several tasks behind the wheel, such as texting and driving, the brain is significantly strained. Here's how fleet drivers can avoid distraction.

New Technology Reduces Fatalities in Road Construction

by Corey Heniser | Aug 18, 2019
Infrastructure | Markets | Safety | Wellness

In such a high-risk industry, organizations are increasingly choosing to invest in enhanced safety systems to protect their workers and keep their reputations intact.

The World of Wrap-Ups and How Contractors Can Benefit

by Michael Alberico | Aug 17, 2019
Insurance | Risk Management | Safety

Before considering wrap-up insurance on a project, ask about benefits and risks, clarify misconceptions and know the keys to a successful wrap-up.

Returning Injured Employees to Work

by Ray Gage | Aug 17, 2019
Safety | Wellness | Workforce

Getting injured employees back on the job quickly with a work accommodation plan lets them know they are valued and reduces costs for the employer.

Drones: OSHA’s Newest Inspection Tool

by Megan E. Baroni, Jonathan H. Schaefer | Aug 4, 2019
Drones / UAV’s | OSHA | Safety | Technology

OSHA can use drones to inspect inaccessible or unsafe areas, for technical assistance in emergencies and during compliance assistance, but only after obtaining consent from the employer and onsite personnel.

The Dangers of Design Delegation: Identifying and Avoiding or Shifting the Risk

by James T. Dixon, Hanne-Lore M. Gambrell | Aug 4, 2019
Contracts | Risk Management | Safety

When project owners delegate design responsibilities to contractors, it creates significant risk. Contractors must understand and know how to shift risk to insurers, subcontractors and design consultants.

Achieve the Best Possible Coverage Rates and Terms With Comprehensive Risk Profiles

Managing growth with a balanced view of a firm’s own talent and core service structure helps a best-in-class contractor avoid professional liability claims.

Soldiers Gain Construction Career Skills Through ABC Program at Fort Drum

by Joanna Masterson | Aug 2, 2019
Careers | Total Human Health | Training | Workforce

This fall, a fourth class of soldiers will be participating in Fort Drum’s most successful Career Skills Program—a six-week construction training program fully funded by Associated Builders and Contractors’ Empire State Chapter.

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Avoid the Risks of Multitasking While Driving Construction Fleet Vehicles

New Technology Reduces Fatalities in Road Construction

The World of Wrap-Ups and How Contractors Can Benefit

Returning Injured Employees to Work

Drones: OSHA’s Newest Inspection Tool

The Dangers of Design Delegation: Identifying and Avoiding or Shifting the Risk

Achieve the Best Possible Coverage Rates and Terms With Comprehensive Risk Profiles

Soldiers Gain Construction Career Skills Through ABC Program at Fort Drum

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