Each year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases the Top 10 Most Cited Violations of safety and health standards. OSHA 5 top offenders are repeats from the year before, and the year before that. … about How to Identify and Prevent the Top OSHA Violations
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Breathe Easier by Not Violating OSHA’s Fourth Most Cited Standard
OSHA's accident search results pages reveal respiratory damage on the job are not isolated incidents, and people develop their injuries over the long term. For example, consider the case of a 55-year-old man working as … about Breathe Easier by Not Violating OSHA’s Fourth Most Cited Standard
Scaffold Citations Stack Up in OSHA’s Enforcement Efforts
Each year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration releases the Top 10 Most Cited Violations of safety and health standards. For any employer, this list is a good starting point when doing their own safety … about Scaffold Citations Stack Up in OSHA’s Enforcement Efforts
The Weitz Company Brings Job Costs to the Field With Procore JD Edwards Integration
The Weitz Company has been using Procore on its projects for just under two years. Within that time frame, the national general contractor partnered with Procore to implement one of the largest technological advancements in … about The Weitz Company Brings Job Costs to the Field With Procore JD Edwards Integration
Getting on the Same Page as your Building Inspector
Building inspectors and contractors share the same target: to complete a build safely and efficiently so that they can satisfy the homeowner. While there has historically been a disconnect between the two parties, there’s a … about Getting on the Same Page as your Building Inspector
Could California’s New Wages and Benefits Law Impact Your Business?
Last fall, California passed AB 1701 passed and went into effect this year as California Labor Code Section 218.7. The law puts more responsibility on a project's general contractor for wages and benefits owed to … about Could California’s New Wages and Benefits Law Impact Your Business?
A Look at Government Contracting Market in 2018
The state and local government contracting market is expected to move "from bullish optimism to sustainable realism" in 2018
How to Bid on a Commercial Construction Project
A rising need for office space in Sydney, in addition to the commencement of several major infrastructure projects, is set to fuel most of the growth. According to BIS Oxford Economics, about 50 per cent … about How to Bid on a Commercial Construction Project
Disaster Preparedness: What You Need to Know to Prepare an Emergency Response Plan
Chances are if you’ve been in the construction business long enough, it isn’t a matter of if, but when disaster will strike. Too often we don’t focus on emergency preparedness until after disaster strikes. Whether … about Disaster Preparedness: What You Need to Know to Prepare an Emergency Response Plan
How to Reduce Excavator Downtime Before Your Busy Season
Compact excavators might sound small and unimposing, but they offer enhanced and user-friendly performance features — and that makes them increasingly versatile in a variety of applications.
