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WorkHands: A Social Media Site for Construction Workers

Construction Marketing

The main purpose of the website is to better connect employers with skilled workers in the United States. The resumes are presented in an easy to read format and are easy for potential employers to find on the site. Licenses and Certifications. The site is styled after LinkedIn. Work Hands Features.

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OSHA Considering Expanding Crane Certification Requirement 3 Years

Safety Services Company

OSHA Considering Expanding Crane Certification Requirement 3 Years. This article was written by Safety Consultants with Safety Services Company , we provide Construction, Manufacturing, and General Industry Safety Programs to over 100,000 clients across the United States and Canada. 10, 2017. General Industry'

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Pennsylvania is First State to offer Tax Credit for Passive House

Green Building Law Update

What is unique in the applications due by January 30, 2015 is that up to 10 points may be awarded to those developments which meet Passive House certification requirements (national or international). Actual Passive House “certification” from PHIUS or the Passive House Academy is not required.

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In Construction, There’s A Tattletale And There’s What is Right

Best Practices Construction Law

Waukegan Steel, LLC , an employee brought a False Claims Act (FCA) against his employer for false billing and certification on a goverment project. The subcontractor was required to submit “fabrication quality control and weld inspection certificates” to the government before payment was issued. 3730(b).

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Jeremy Smith Completes LEED Certificate Exam

The Korte Company

The Korte Company is pleased to announce that Jeremy Smith has passed the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) test and has been designated a LEED Accredited Professional.

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Workforce Training: Engineering A Skilled Workforce

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

governors recently participated in a panel discussion focused on the chronic shortage of skilled workers in the United States; the panel, part of the Milken Global Conference in Los Angeles, was moderated by Eric Schmidt, chairman of Google’s parent corporation, Alphabet.

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September 2015 newsletter

FDR Safety

Court decisions have made it increasingly clear that employers share responsibility for the actions of contractors when it comes to safety on a worksite, but making sure that contractors follow through can be challenging. Copies of all required permits and certifications. See you at the National Safety Council Congress. By Jake Snyder.

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