Total Human Health
Summing up the contributions and commitments—daily or annual—of Tim Keating is akin to a Herculean task. A well-known saying in the town of Winter Garden, Florida, just a 25-minute drive past scenic palm trees outside Orlando, is: “Let’s have Tim do it.”
NDAA Conference Report Contains Provisions Affecting Contractors
The conference report for the National Defense Authorization Act for fiscal year 2020 passed the House on Dec. 11 and is expected to be enacted into law.
Nonresidential Construction Continues to Add Jobs, Says ABC
The construction industry added 10,000 net new jobs in October, according to an ABC analysis of data released by the BLS. On a year-over-year basis, industry employment has expanded by 148,000 jobs, or 2%.
Beyond Experience Modification Rate: The Effect of a Good Safety Program
While an EMR is valuable data, and something contractors can and should be proud of, contractors should not base their safety practices on that information.
Like Kids in a Merit Shop: New Hampshire Program Turns Regular Shop Classes Into Trade Exploration
Efforts to solve the industry workforce shortage have gotten more creative and are taking root earlier in the education pipeline—or, at least they are in Manchester, New Hampshire, where an Associated Builders and Contractors-backed middle school trade program has been an immediate success.
Building a Culture of Safety: It’s More Than Checking the Box
To foster a culture of respect, facilitate trust and open communication; empower employees to look out for one another and report safety incidents; and give them the authority to stop work.
Construction Employment News: November 2019
Here’s a look at employment moves that occurred in the construction industry this month.
Preventing Common Electrical Injuries on the Jobsite
Construction workers are the most at risk of death from electrical accidents. Employers can implement prevention strategies to reduce chances of electrical injuries and create a safer, more efficient jobsite.












