The recent surge in “megaprojects” across the nation isn’t just a phase. These behemoth construction projects, which require more manpower, time, and money than their smaller-scale contemporaries, are pushing the […]
Bonds and Megaprojects Part 1 Read Post »
It’s 6 p.m. and the sun is rapidly setting over the snowy white fields where a few dozen of your workers are wrapping up work for the day. They toss
Plan, Equip, and Train for Winter Weather Part 2 Read Post »
Winter construction presents an array of unique challenges for contractors and their workers. As temperatures drop, new hazards arise, and contractors are responsible for ensuring that their workforce is equipped
Plan, Equip, and Train for Winter Weather Part 1 Read Post »
In the United States, more than 800 construction workers die while working on the project site every year. Of this number, 40 workers die in accidents related to trenching. Trenching
Soil Classification and Testing in Construction Excavation Read Post »
According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), 65 percent of the construction industry works on scaffolds, and preventing scaffold-related accidents could prevent as many as 60 deaths a
OSHA Regulations on Scaffolding Safety Read Post »
According to a study by the Center for Construction Research and Training, roofing has the fifth-highest work-related death rate in the construction industry with an average that’s twice that of
How to Prevent the Leading Causes of Death Among Roofing Contractors Part 1 Read Post »
As a contractor, the titular question above might seem like it has an obvious answer, but recent developments involving the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) Building Code Council in
Can Siding Go on a Home Before the Frame is Inspected? Read Post »
Contractors are constantly looking for new ways to increase productivity on the project site. There’s a fine balancing act between keeping your workers safe and ensuring that your finished project
An Overview of Project Site Productivity Read Post »
Even as the essential building block of our skyscrapers, bridges, and dams, it’s easy to forget just how much we are surrounded by concrete. Structures built out of this versatile
Common Issues with Concrete Part 2 Read Post »
Concrete is the most used man-made product in the world, and it’s only behind water as the most consumed product, period. Despite being the lifeblood of construction, concrete is not
Common Issues with Concrete Part 1 Read Post »
