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Some construction industry experts have called resilience the new sustainability. But is that really the case? In Part 1 of this five-part article, we discussed the importance of a building’s […]

Resilient design protects the vulnerabilities of buildings, landscapes, communities, and regions in a way that safeguards their residents and prevents the disruption of normal life. All new structures should be

Resilient design is, “The intentional design of buildings, landscapes, communities, and regions in response to vulnerabilities to disaster and disruption of normal life,” as defined by The Resilient Design Institute.

Rescue plans are the most overlooked element of a fall protection plan. This is typically due to more emphasis being placed on preventing falls and protecting workers. However, if rescue

In our last article, we emphasized the word “prompt” and why it is so important in terms of performing fall rescue. Imagine witnessing a worker falling 20 feet from a

Countless fall accidents have led to an increased awareness of the need for continuous and aggressive jobsite safety and strict health and safety standards from the Occupational Safety and Health

Construction worker falls into a 42-foot hole at a school construction site. A construction worker falls into a 30-foot tank at a solid waste plant. A construction worker dies after

As Bradenton contractor lawyers, we are well aware of the risks involved in the construction industry. Many constructions firms fail due to labor shortages, material shortages, and economic downturns. These

The success of a project depends greatly on the owner’s ability to mitigate and manage construction risks. They must make fiscally sound decisions to ensure that their projects are completed

Contractors that take on public projects or large-scale projects, in most cases, need to be bonded since most construction bonds are likely a contractual obligation. A construction bond is a