The Four Common Struck-By Hazards
Struck-by hazards are one of the leading causes of injuries and deaths in the construction industry. The frequency and fatality rate for this type of injury has earned it a place on OSHA’s “Fatal Four".…
Preventing Falls Requires a Team Effort
Falls accounting for nearly 40% of all construction deaths. Learn about the proper training, the use of protective equipment, and adhering to OSHA regulations and guidelines to prevent falls…
Internships – A Win-Win Proposition
It’s no secret that the construction industry is plagued with the problem of labor shortages. A 2020 survey by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) found that 81% of construction firms…
Pandemic or Not – Construction Material Prices are Staying High
There is no secret that construction material prices have surged during the pandemic. As COVID-19 spread around the globe, quarantines forced factories and ports to reduce operations as employees…
Are Metal Studs a Solution to Escalating Lumber Costs?
The cost of most construction materials has skyrocketed in the last year, the result of a worldwide supply chain still crippled by the pandemic. In this blog, we take a look to see if metal framing products are the solution to escalating lumber costs in commercial construction.…
3 Reasons Why the Pandemic is Driving Construction Costs in '21
Learn about how the virus has impacted three key drivers that are affecting construction costs in 2021 - supply chain issues, material price increases, and backlog.…
WELL Certified - Prioritizing Health and Safety in a Post-COVID World
Learn about what is WELL certification and design. WELL certified is a new Health-Safety Rating for buildings meeting these design guidelines…
Reasons the Construction Industry Should Look to Hire Generalists
Learn the difference between a construction specialist and a generalist and why the construction industry could benefit by recruiting more generalists to office and jobsite positions.…
Tax Credits - A Key Incentive for Developers of Adaptive Reuse Projects
Learn how tax credits offer a key incentive for developers of adaptive reuse projects.…
5 Job Interview Tips to Stand Out
Many thoughts may run through our minds on our way to an interview. A potential job that you have been working towards for months. An interview will be what stands between you and your next job. In…
