Expert Columns: Page 19

Improving Jobsite Safety Requires New Ideas & Tech

Safety should always be the No. 1 priority in the construction industry. It's important to follow safety procedures every day.

Events like Construction Safety Week reminds us that at all times, safety is priority No. 1 for our industry, and that it’s our responsibility to follow, expand and enhance safety procedures every day.

Bereavement & Grief Support in the Aftermath of an Overdose Loss

Normalize the conversation around grief and bereavement to help provide support to those experiencing the loss of a loved one or co-worker to a death by overdose.

Bereavement Grief Support in the Aftermath of an Overdose Loss

Maximize Telematics Data With Equipment Maintenance Programs

B2W Software Inc.

Powerful maintenance management software complements telematics by providing a centralized place to collect data from multiple sources and put it to work.

The obvious advantage of the maintenance application is that, regardless of where meter and location readings came from, they are all in one central place where they can be reconciled.

Construction’s Silent Crisis: Mental Health

Procore Technologies, Inc.

The suicide rate for men in construction is five times greater than the rate for all fatal work-related injuries in the construction industry.

Construction safety culture has come a long way since the “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” photo was taken nearly a century ago, including the introduction of required, basic PPE like hard hats and harnesses. But there are still many areas we must improve in order to drive a safer industry.

How to Overcome Workforce Challenges in 2024

Understand the key strategies to overcome workforce challenges in the construction industry in 2024.

The workforce challenges of 2024 can be conquered by empowering your current team, fostering growth, and embracing people who are unfamiliar with our industry.

Construction Industry's Water Problem

This pressing situation raises crucial questions about the future of water consumption and the potential for the construction sector to pivot toward more sustainable practices.

The construction industry will have to make major changes in everything from concrete production to daily water usage and treatment if it wants to move from being a water-intensive industry to more water-efficient.

How Builders Can Improve Site Safety

While 80% of large contractors offer programs for substance use or mental health, only 29% of small companies offer these programs, and 52% of contractors wish they had more resources for managing mental health.

The use of Pre-Task Planning (PTP) activities can increase worker engagement with safety measures by 94%.

4 Keys to Construction Financial Management in 2024

Whether it is coping with fluctuating materials costs or navigating multi-state compliance demands, the financial management workflow within the construction industry is one of the most hectic throughout the business world.

In the face of this economic uncertainty, construction businesses will undoubtedly face the urge to run out and hoard new projects as a way to insulate themselves against future economic downturns.

Eliminate Road Paving Rework With Equipment & Technology

RDO Equipment Co.

Check out ways roadbuilding teams are precisely paving roads on time and on budget with equipment and technology.

Northern Improvement Co. goes stringless

5 Trends in Construction Worker Background Checks

Orange Tree Employment Screening

Keeping a close eye on these trends will not only safeguard construction firms from being blindsided with liabilities, but will provide them with direction as they build their plan and adapt their background check policies for the new year to come.

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Excavation Tasks & Other Ways Wheeled Excavators Are Valuable on the Jobsite

Wacker Neuson America Corporation

Compact wheeled excavators represent the future of construction, showcasing how technology enhances efficiency on the jobsite.

Compact wheeled excavators within the 6-ton to 13-ton range have emerged as a critical segment within the construction machinery market.

Avoid the False Alarm for Low-Strength Concrete

KB Engineering LLC

Ensure your cylinder strengths are correctly reported to avoid rejected concrete, delays and investigations.

Make cylinders in strict accordance with ASTM C31 and store cylinders in a concrete cure box for the initial curing period.

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