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ESG Poll Results Drive Strategies for Business

Green Building Law Update

12% of companies consider ESG metrics in executive compensation. While highly informative, again be aware this poll is not a truly statistically pure survey. The appeal of ESG is compelling. People want to save the planet while they make a profit. Only 30% were moderately confident, 30% minimally, and 29% not at all.

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$1 Billion a Week Spent on Serious but Nonfatal Injuries in U.S. Workplaces

Construction Equipment

Each year, the Research Institute produces the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index , which ranks the leading causes of serious, nonfatal work-related injuries in terms of direct workers compensation costs. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the National Academy of Social Insurance.

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$1 Billion a Week Spent on Serious but Non-Fatal Injuries in U.S. Workplaces

Construction Equipment

Each year, the Research Institute produces the Liberty Mutual Workplace Safety Index , which ranks the leading causes of serious, nonfatal work-related injuries in terms of direct workers compensation costs. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and the National Academy of Social Insurance.

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What is Experience Modification Rate (EMR), and How Does it Impact Prequalification?

Safety Services Company

Lowering your EMR is important, as you can greatly reduce the amount you pay for workers’ compensation coverage. Your company has filed one or more workers’ compensation claims. Learn more about how we can help you manage EMR and other safety statistics through the prequalification process – Compliance Services. Calculating EMR.

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ABC Predicts Construction Sector Will Remain Strong in 2019

Construction Superintendent Magazine

However, historically low unemployment has created a construction workforce shortage of an estimated 500,000 positions, which is leading to increased compensation costs. but the headline statistics make. economic performance has been brilliant of late.

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Q2 Construction Labor Costs $28.13/Hour

Job Order Contracting

Construction compensation increased 0.8% Bureau of Labor and Statistics). Workforce Statistics. Source: Current Employment Statistics , Current Population Survey , Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey ). Source: Occupational Employment Statistics ). Source: Current Employment Statistics ). in Q1) and 2.5%

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Unionized Construction Firms See Fewer Costly, Serious Injuries

Construction Superintendent Magazine

MIAMI, Fla. -- A new study shows construction firms that hire union workers have fewer work injuries requiring workers’ compensation payments for time away from work.

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