Total Human Health
While systems, processes and policies are paramount to success within any safety program, it is the leadership of employees and an understanding of the “behavioral” aspect in a culture that will lead to world-class safety.
A User’s Perspective on Health Care Trends
Darrell O. Simpson, senior vice president of development at The Sanders Trust, Birmingham, Ala., offers candid feedback o health care segments, workforce concerns, and the benefits of collaboration, BIM and prefabrication.
Components of a Quality Project Safety Culture
By making safety a key component of every project right from the start, companies can save lives and reduce injuries while keeping skilled workers on the job and projects on track.
Exploring Self-Funded Health Care Plans
While it’s important to keep up with the news surrounding legislation to repeal and replace The Affordable Care Act, many contractors would be well served to consider another insurance strategy right now: partially self-funded health insurance plans.
Petition Calls for Mandatory Drug Testing of NYC Construction Workers
The Associated Builders and Contractors Empire State Chapter has petitioned the New York City Council to implement mandatory drug and alcohol testing for all city construction workers—noting in a letter to City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito and City...
Jobs Report Offers Reasons for Hope and Concern for Construction Industry, ABC Says
National construction employment added 11,000 net new jobs on a seasonally adjusted basis in May according to analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data released by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC).
Nonresidential Fixed Investment Surges Despite Sluggish Economy in First Quarter
The U.S. economy’s performance slowed in the first quarter of 2017, but nonresidential fixed investment expanded at an impressive 9.4 percent seasonally adjusted annual rate, according to analysis of U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis data.
Move Away From Safety Banners to Better Promote Safe Construction: Four Ways to Improve Jobsite Safety
With open conversations, continual training and genuine safety awareness in place of safety advertising, construction workers can look forward to having a safe place to work, while margins and reputations are protected.











