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Construction Fatalities Up 6% in 2016

Construction industry again had the highest number of fatalities in all industries with 991 worker deaths, according to the 2016 Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries

The construction industry represented 19.9% of all worker deaths in 2016 and 22.2% of all private industry worker deaths.

NYC Bill Would Consider Contractors' Financial Situation when Awarding Damages in Construction Fatalities

Contractor groups denounce proposed bill's sliding scale when awarding damages in construction-fatality cases

Study: Prevention through Design Poised to Help Improve Construction Safety

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Findings from the study on the benefits of safety investments show that investment in safety has a positive impact on project budgets, schedules, quality, and on business factors

Study reveals the engagement with and impact of two critical trends for improving construction safety: technologies used on jobsites and the practice of Prevention through Design (PtD).

Are Health Reimbursement Plans a Better Option for Small Construction Companies?

2017 Zane Benefits Report shows health reimbursement plans cost small construction firms 23% to 49% less than group health insurance

Small construction companies gave an average monthly allowance of $507 per employee in 2016, across all states and family sizes – a 29% increase since 2015.

How Skill Training Plays Into Worker Retention

It’s important for contractors to recognize that providing educational opportunities, training classes and personal development for all levels of the workforce can directly impact the retention of workers

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The Making of a Leader: The General Manager

The construction general manager must be engaged and active in leading, directing and motivating all the right people and processes to produce a profitable result

The role of general manager is a role that is designed to be active and engaging.

7 Tips to Keep Your Construction Company Thinking from Going to the Dogs

How can we shake up our construction workers to be more active in their thinking and to think more clearly, objectively and effectively?

Even good people can fall prey to not taking the time to make good decisions, or worse, ignore important and available information that would have led them to a better decision.

Safety is the Gift That Keeps on Giving

There’s one gift that doesn’t fit neatly under a tree, yet keeps on giving year-round — the gift of enhanced safety on the jobsite.

Alternative Fuel Options for Vocational Truck Applications

The number of alternative fuels available provides new opportunities for cost savings and emissions reduction down the road.

Propane can offer economic and environmental benefits in both on- and off-road applications. Shown is the Freightliner S2G, a 33,000-lb. GVW propane-powered truck.

Keep Truck Transmissions Geared for Success

Maintain heavy truck transmissions to keep the wheels turning and keep costs in line.

An approved transmission fluid and the correct fluid level is the most important preventative maintenance step to promoting longevity. Without the proper lubricants at the proper levels, no other preventative maintenance is going to be effective.

How to Retain Construction Employees Using Engagement and Participation

The earlier and more consistent a contractor is in getting a new worker engaged and participating in the company, the more productive and motivated that worker will be

Engagement and participation is not hiring a new worker and then putting him immediately into the work process and expecting unbelievable results right away.

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