Safety on Tour: Listening to Construction Leaders' Top Concerns
By Grace Calengor
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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020, PPE, social distancing and remote work all became household words. But for essential construction wo...
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Not-So-Clearly Stated: Workers' Comp When Out-of-State
By Kevin Ring
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David owns a business in North Carolina and has won a contract for work in Missouri. The contract requires three of his employees to be in M...
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Damage Control: Major Rebuilds After Major Weather Events
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ABC Joins White House Roundtable on Addiction Recovery-Ready Workplaces
By ABC
September 20, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18—Associated Builders and Contractors participated in a White House-sponsored roundtable discussion, “Recovery in the Wor...
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How Safety Culture Can Cause a Ripple Effect From Construction Company to Broader Community
By Eder Garcia
September 12, 2024
At its essence, a safety culture becomes ingrained in an organization's ethos, shaping its values, practices and daily operations. It reflec...
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Understanding and Combatting the Silent Threat of Building Corrosion
By Rich Lynch
September 5, 2024
Metal, including steel, aluminum and iron, serves as a vital component of buildings and infrastructure. It provides the functional integrity...
OSHA
Improving Safety in Work Zones Amidst an Uptick in Incidents
By Grace Calengor
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Work-zone safety is an increasing concern amongst construction workers—especially during the summer months of peak travel and road work. Ken...
Wellness
Caring for Injuries After Returning to the Construction Workplace
By Sandra Fakult MD, MROCC
August 8, 2024
Providing injury care in the construction industry goes beyond sending an injured employee home to rest. Effective injury-care practices inc...
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'You're Talking About Lives': The New Nissan Stadium
By Grace Austin
July 24, 2024
The new Tennessee Titans sports complex rising up on the banks of the Cumberland River in Nashville is a big project no matter how you look ...
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Dig Deep on Safety: Essential Steps to Prevent Trenching Tragedies
By Randy Dombrowski
July 15, 2024
Trenching and excavation incidents are preventable tragedies on construction sites and, sometimes, overlooking even the smallest of safety p...
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