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Stay Safe from Lightning Strikes on the Jobsite
The last week of June is Lightening Safety Awareness Week. Here's how to stay safe from lightning strikes and protect yourself and your co-workers every day of the year.
Treasury Confirms Paycheck Protection Loans Under $2M are in “Good Faith”
House and White House Fighting for Highway Spending as Coronavirus Stimulus
Contractors Take Lion’s Share of the First Round of Paycheck Protection Loans
Fed Cuts Rates Half a Point to Combat Coronavirus Fear
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The Importance of Screed Maintenance
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How Surety Bonds Work in Case of Construction Contractor Default
As a contractor, your surety provider can actually be your ally in finding creative, and equitable, solutions in case default can’t be avoided
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Trump Proposes Rule to Soften Construction’s Environmental-Review Laws
President’s Council on Environmental Quality issued a notice of proposed rulemaking attempting to narrow the scope of the 50-year-old National Environmental Policy Act
12 Days of Construction Christmas 2019 - A Trip to Las Vegas
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2020 is coming up in March and will offer many great opportunities for construction companies
12 Days of Construction Christmas 2019 - Chilled Beverages
This little device attaches to a drill and helps cool cans and bottles in less than a minute
12 Days of Construction Christmas 2019 - 2-in-1 Tools
If you're workers use hand tools on the job, consider giving them two-in-one tools that eliminates the space of additional tools and switching between tools.
12 Days of Construction Christmas 2019 - Construction Jobsite Cooler
Need to bring your lunch to the jobsite but want to make sure it stays cool? Get a cooler designed for the trades.
12 Days of Construction Christmas 2019 - Tool Tethering System
Keep hard hats, hand tools, mobile devices and even grinding tools tethered to prevent dropped objects on the jobsite.
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12 Days of Construction Christmas 2019 - Tablet Tool Belt
You carry your tools around your waist on a tool belt, why not do the same with your tablet and have it ready when you need it?
When Did You Last Visit Your Business Plan?
December is National Write a Business Plan Month, take advantage of a slower construction season to revisit your business plan
12 Days of Construction Christmas 2019 - Fun T-shirts
Who doesn't get a kick out of a clever t-shirt?
12 Days of Construction Christmas 2019 - Weather Appropriate Gear
If your crews work in hot or cold environments and jobsites consider giving them new weather appropriate gear to keep them safe, comfortable and happy
12 Days of Construction Christmas 2019 - Training
Training is the gift that keeps on giving, and it's great for both new and seasoned construction employees.
12 Days of Construction Christmas 2019 - Tool Storage Bags
Get a construction tool bag that is designed to be heavy-duty and withstand extreme worksites
12 Days of Construction Christmas 2019 - Battery-powered Coffee Maker
The Makita Cordless Coffee Maker makes getting hot coffee on the jobsite even easier.
Construction Entreprenuers Take Risks to Grow and Succeed
November is National Entrepreneurship Month, and even if you're not in the market to start a new business you can find outlets for your entrepreneurial spirit
Three Cheers for Apprenticeships
National Apprenticeship Week (Nov. 11-17) provides a great opportunity for the construction industry to promote, celebrate or create apprenticeship programs
Are Construction-themed Escape Rooms the Next Opportunity for Recruiting?
An electrical contractor has created a mobile escape room to expose students to the electrical trade and generate interest - could this work for the construction industry?
Careers in Construction Month is About Awareness
Contractors all over the country use October as a starting point to raise awareness and inspire the next generation of construction workers
Ensure Extra Safety Measures With Intelligent Dash Cams for Fleets
Samsara AI Dash Cams analyze the road and driver behavior in real-time, improving drive safety and reducing fleet costs.
Three Questions to Ask Before You Buy a Bucket
Before you become overwhelmed with bucket selection options, ask yourself these questions to determine what's the best bucket for your equipment and application needs
Develop a Plan to Avert the Employee Shortage
Market your industry and company to potential employees
Can E-Learning Improve Safety Training Compliance?
Could online safety training opportunities be a solution for construction contractors who claim they don't have time or resources to train?
Opioids & Construction: A Bad Combination
Too many workers turn to drugs and alcohol to deal with the pain of injuries, which are all too common in construction
Workforce Development is the Entire Company's Reponsibility
Workforce development needs to be a year-long focus, but Workforce Development month can be a good time to re-evaluate your initiatives
Proposed Hours of Service Rule Changes Aim to Give Truckers Flexibility but Bring Safety Concerns
Proposed changes to the hours of service rule allow truckers to have more flexibility in their schedule, but raise safety concerns for short-haul drivers.
Construction Embodies The True Meaning of Labor Day
Labor Day was created to honor the American worker and the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity and well-being of our country
6 Tips for Boosting Your Bid Winning Percentage
17% is the average bid-winning percentage for general construction contractors. Here are six things you can do to beat the odds
Looking Back on the World's Deadliest Construction Projects
Historically, canal and railroad projects have recorded the most construction worker deaths while bridges and skyscrapers have generally been safer jobs
[APP] Track and Record Asset Activity with Nektar
Nektar uses QR or 2D identification tags and smartphone GIS mapping technology to track and record asset activity
Can Congestion Pricing Help Fund Infrastructure?
The number of jobs in the U.S. has grown over 50% in the last 35 years, causing the nationwide cost of gridlock to grow to $166 billion a year. Could states leverage this problem into a solution for infrastructure funding?
