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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
January 16, 2020
Ohio River Bridges: Downtown Crossing. Louisville, Kent.
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[APP] Digitize Your Heavy Equipment Inspection and Maintenance with HVI
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Heavy Vehicle Inspection (HVI) is a cloud-based mobile app designed to help digitize the inspection and maintenance of vehicles and equipment from the field
July 9, 2019
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[APP] Contractor Wallet is the Insurance App Construction Contractors Need
Contractor Wallet helps users access insurance rates in real time and manage their existing insurance policies using any carrier or agency
June 25, 2019
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[APP] Knowify App Helps Construction Contractors Manage Contracts and Jobsites
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Knowify offers contractors tools to manage both the contract and project management sides of construction with both a tradesman and a foreman version
July 24, 2018
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Construction Technology: It’s an Investment, Not a Cost
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How do you count the value of costs, and benefits, of implementing new construction technology?
September 22, 2017
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Can Trump’s Construction-related Campaign Promises Make It to Reality?
As a businessman and former reality star, President-elect Trump was accustomed to having things done his way. That will surely change once he takes office.
November 21, 2016
Trump's policies target the creation of thousands of jobs for American workers in the construction industry. But not all of his proposals may have a positive effect, particularly in the current tight industry labor market.
Apps
[APP] Manage Construction Safety Documents with Construction Safety Compliance App
Contractor-designed Safety Compliance App (SCA) helps contractors manage the construction-specific documentation requirements of OSHA safety programs
September 20, 2016
All reports for active jobs, as well as all other safety documents, are stored in the mobile device and can be viewed at any time with no need for an Internet connection.
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6 Guidelines to Avoid Construction Worker Misclassification
Six questions to help determine if a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor
September 10, 2015
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Construction Contractors May Be Responsible for Employees' Student Loan Debt
Under federal and some state laws, employers who do not comply with wage garnishment orders could be sued for the amount owed
July 30, 2015
Even if an employee is no longer with a company, employers must still respond to garnishment orders or risk consequences such as being sued for amount owed or even jail time.
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Rejjee
Office staff or field workers can protect tools and equipment from loss or theft for free with Rejjee mobile app
June 23, 2015
Rejjee also delivers discount offers on replacement items based on location and item category.
Apps
App of the Week: DocuSign
DocuSign is a secure way to electronically sign documents and collect signatures to streamline the paper-based process to completely digital
March 24, 2015
Create your signature and initials using your finger/stylus, uploading a picture of your signature, or selecting one of the preformatted styles.
Construction Safety
OSHA Gets Boost From Appeals Court
Court of appeals upholds OSHA fall hazard citations, and a new law in California means employers can receive a penalty reduction for fixing a cited hazard
October 1, 2014
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App of the Week: Safety-Reports
Safety-Reports mobile app is an inspection management system for safety audits on the jobsite
August 12, 2014
Designed for safety consultants, safety directors, safety managers and supervisors, the Safety-Reports web-based inspection management system allows users to take safety compliance audits to the next level.
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What OSHA Regulations Are in the Pipeline
A list of some of the OSHA rules and regulations that are currently in the works that will have an affect on the construction industry
July 18, 2013
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Managing A Technology Driven Construction Industry
Four areas of construction and project management being influenced by technology
March 12, 2013
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Could Insurance Companies Be Generating Business for You?
July 11, 2011
Concrete Thoughts
A great online tool for finding equipment
March 31, 2009
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Risk Management Tools for the Construction Industry
March 13, 2009
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