COVID was construction’s top killer in 2020
Dive Brief: COVID-19 claimed more construction worker lives in its first year than any other cause, according to a data … Read more
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Common Electrical Knowledge That Prevents Fire Hazards
Homeowners need a basic understanding of electrical systems to identify potential hazards and take preventative measures. Electrical fires can be … Read more
John Deere debuts electric excavator at CES
John Deere has its electric excavator on display at CES 2023. (Photo courtesy of John Deere) John Deere is proving … Read more
Preferred Hotels & Resorts expands its portfolio
Fourteen properties are now part of Preferred Hotels and Resorts, the largest independent hotel brand. The US properties include Salamander … Read more
Phoenix-area project engineer says ‘no two days are alike’ in construction
This article is one in a series of conversations with women leaders in the construction industry. Click here for past discussions. Before … Read more
Risk Assessment When Planning Roof Work
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics in 2020, 102 roofing contractors died due to injuries on the job– … Read more
Construction employment rebounds strongly in December
Canada’s construction sector gained 84,000 employees between December 2021 and the end of 2022. (Source: Statistics Canada, Labour Force Survey (3701), … Read more
Pregnant Workers Fairness Act: What HR needs to know
Accommodations for pregnant workers have long been a murky area of compliance. The Americans with Disabilities Act doesn’t consider pregnancy … Read more
Upgrading And Refining Construction Project Surveillance
Walks around the construction site have long been identified as a vital method for keeping work on schedule and under … Read more
Bentall IV workers memorialized – On-Site Magazine
(Photo courtesy of B.C. Building Trades Council.) On January 7, 1981, four construction workers left home to go to work. … Read more
Cryptocurrency Regulations Worldwide- Here Is A Complete Guide
David Corson January 11, 2023 Cryptocurrency is an asset that has been around for over a decade. And the efforts … Read more
The hardest construction jobs to fill
Construction needs to find more workers, and there are no easy-to-fill jobs in the industry. In fact, according to an … Read more