4 Award-Winning Wastewater Projects
March 19, 2018
They may not be glamorous, but projects that enhance wastewater treatment are essential to the health and well-being of every community. These four award winners employed...
Construction Management Software Is Going Mobile
March 12, 2018
Project managers spend a lot of time on desktop or laptop computers entering information into construction management software. Now there’s another alternative: They can do their...
How to Inspect Your PPE
By Marianne Wait | March 9, 2018
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the last line of defense against injury on the jobsite. But if your PPE is worn out or damaged, it’s like a safety net with a tear in the...
Turns for Troops Instagram Challenge
March 8, 2018
The IndyCar season is here! The first race, the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, takes place March 11. That also means a new season for Turns for Troops, which you’ll learn...
A Nod to Women-Owned Businesses
March 5, 2018
Women make up a small fraction of the construction workforce, and the C-suites of large construction companies also skew heavily male, but that doesn’t mean women aren’t making...
What Does SCBA Stand For?
By Marianne Wait | February 27, 2018
SCBA stands for self-contained breathing apparatus. It’s a type of respirator that construction workers, firefighters and others wear to protect themselves from air contaminated by...
Mentoring Women in Construction
February 27, 2018
In the working world, pretty much anyone looking to climb his or her way up the ladder and build a thriving career could benefit from a good mentor to help them navigate challenges...
Protecting Against Arc Flash Accidents
February 26, 2018
They happen in an instant, but the effects can last indefinitely. An arc flash is an amazing, violent phenomenon you never want to witness. These flashes happen in an instant and...
3 Fundamental Ways to Avoid Hazardous Pinch Points
By Marianne Wait | February 19, 2018
If you’ve ever caught your thumb in a car door, you know what a pinch point is and how much pain it can cause. On a construction site, pinch point injuries can be disastrous. In...
How to Prepare for an OSHA Inspection
February 14, 2018
No one likes dentist appointments, but at least you know when they’re coming. The same can’t be said about OSHA inspections. You never know when one will happen, and instead of...