Effective Strategies for Reinforcing Safety Into Evolving Design Standards
By Ethan Harris
June 12, 2024
From design/build condos to built-to-suit warehouses, one factor remains the highest priority regardless of the project type—the approach to...
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Fall Protection for Everyone
By Mark McGhiey
May 28, 2024
In the construction industry, safety lapses can have dire consequences. A recent incident on a multistory construction site underscores the ...
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Mild Traumatic Brain Injuries in the Construction Industry: Understanding the Challenges and Solutions
By Jennifer Klose and Dr. Lauren Koth
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In the bustling world of construction, where towering structures rise and heavy machines hum, the dangers that lurk within the workspace oft...
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When OSHA Cites You
By Michael Metz-Topodas
March 21, 2024
With the strong bonds that form among construction project teams, workers looking out for each other helps keep safety foremost in everyone’...
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Mitigating Struck-By Incidents on the Jobsite
By Rob Dahl
March 12, 2024
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, there are roughly 150,000 injuries each year on construction sites. Many of these injuries can ...
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Cultivating a Company Culture Committed to Safety, Mentorship and Education
By David Frazier
February 27, 2024
The construction industry is aging. Valuing the significance of promoting a culture that enhances safety, mentorship and educational opportu...
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Where's the Fire?
By John Heinen
February 14, 2024
In my two decades as a certified fire investigator, I have seen firsthand how fire can cause devastation to livelihoods and site assets, cos...
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New Report Illustrates How Energy Codes Bring Benefits Beyond Energy Savings
By Ryan Colker
January 31, 2024
Energy codes have long been recognized as a mechanism to reduce operating expenses. A recent study from three U.S. Department of Energy Nati...
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Cutting Through the Complications of Cannabis Testing in the Construction Industry
By Nina M. French
January 30, 2024
Although drug testing is a proven deterrent, workplace cannabis testing has faced scrutiny and legal challenges since states began recreatio...
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1 Million Work Hours Can't Be Wrong
By Grace Austin
January 25, 2024
Bosworth Steel Erectors is a Dallas-based company that in its nearly 30-year history has taken on steel construction and modification for so...
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