Damage Control: Major Rebuilds After Major Weather Events
By David McMillin
September 20, 2024
More than two feet of rain drenching Fort Lauderdale in a day, baseball-sized hail chunks falling on Minneapolis and the deadliest wildfire in more than a century destroying more than 2,100 acres of Maui—2023 was a stark reminder that Mother Nature is a force to be reckoned with....
Understanding and Combatting the Silent Threat of Building Corrosion
By Rich Lynch
September 5, 2024
Metal, including steel, aluminum and iron, serves as a vital component of buildings and infrastructure. It provides the functional integrity required for stability and safety, keeping our facilities standing tall and strong for generations.
Unfortunately, if not properly treated...
'You're Talking About Lives': The New Nissan Stadium
By Grace Austin
July 24, 2024
The new Tennessee Titans sports complex rising up on the banks of the Cumberland River in Nashville is a big project no matter how you look at it. Nissan Stadium will have 60,000 seats, cover 1.85 million square feet and cost an estimated $2.1 billion. Four contractors are involv...
Dig Deep on Safety: Essential Steps to Prevent Trenching Tragedies
By Randy Dombrowski
July 15, 2024
Trenching and excavation incidents are preventable tragedies on construction sites and, sometimes, overlooking even the smallest of safety protocols can cause them. This article dives into the importance of trench safety and practical steps to keep workers protected.
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Wearable Ways to Work in Extreme Heat
By Clare Epstein
June 18, 2024
Earth experienced its hottest months yet in summer 2023, and NASA scientists are expecting 2024 to be even hotter. Rising temperatures and high humidity aren’t just uncomfortable for those outside during the summer months: They can cause serious health consequences, including dea...
Effective Strategies for Reinforcing Safety Into Evolving Design Standards
By Ethan Harris
June 12, 2024
From design/build condos to built-to-suit warehouses, one factor remains the highest priority regardless of the project type—the approach to upholding the highest level of safety. Safety exists as a core value across all areas of the construction industry, but the increased risk ...
Fall Protection for Everyone
By Mark McGhiey
May 28, 2024
In the construction industry, safety lapses can have dire consequences. A recent incident on a multistory construction site underscores the critical need for rigorous safety protocols. An employee slipped and nearly fell from the top level during a routine task of disposing refus...
Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries in the Construction Industry: Understanding the Challenges and Solutions
By Jennifer Klose
April 30, 2024
In the bustling world of construction, where towering structures rise and heavy machines hum, the dangers that lurk within the workspace often go unnoticed. Among these hazards lies a significant and frequently disregarded threat: concussions.
A concussion is a simple way of say...
When OSHA Cites You
By Michael Metz-Topodas
March 21, 2024
With the strong bonds that form among construction project teams, workers looking out for each other helps keep safety foremost in everyone’s mind. But sometimes, even the very best intentions alone can’t prevent an occasional misstep—a forgotten hard hat, a sagging rope line—whi...
Mitigating Struck-By Incidents on the Jobsite
By Rob Dahl
March 12, 2024
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are roughly 150,000 injuries each year on construction sites. Many of these injuries can be avoided through more effective planning, communication and training.
Struck-by incidents account for nearly 20% of all construction fata...
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