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Eyes in the sky equipped with RFID readers can tell you what’s where. Contractors are using drones to survey jobsites, measure job progress and inspect their work. Now you can add...

Construction employers, hear this: Noise on the jobsite isn’t just a nuisance. And as far as health effects go, it’s not just bad for the ears. It’s also bad for the heart. RELATED...

If you’re like many contractors, you may see OSHA as an adversary interested in finding fault rather than an ally in your efforts to keep workers safe. But OSHA isn’t only about...

Spring is the season when cranes and earth movers suddenly dot the landscape like so many tulips and cherry blossoms. While a full workload is good for the bottom line, longer...

What’s old is new again. Rammed earth, aka compressed soil, has been used to make floors, walls and foundations for centuries. It’s still used today in some places. In fact, it’s...

It’s no secret that America’s roads and bridges are desperate need of some updating. In 2017, the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Infrastructure Report Card gave America’s...

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), across many industries, including construction, more workplace injuries occur on Mondays than on any other day. BLS data from...

May 6 marks the start of the fifth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, a week-long event during which construction employers are meant to stop work...

Competition for construction talent is fierce given the shortage of skilled workers. Without an adequate workforce, revenue growth is all but impossible. But where to find those...

The CHST and other safety certifications can help your career in construction. Earning a certification is a good way to boost your construction safety career. You’ll find a lot of...