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State of the Construction Industry: March Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

To get ahead, it’s also important for contractors to keep up with what’s going on throughout the construction industry. Contractors Turning to Alternative Construction Solutions Amid Workforce Shortage. The ongoing labor shortage in construction is leading some contractors to try out new ways to boost efficiency.

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The 7 Biggest Construction Safety Stories of 2020

Construction Junkie

While the pandemic was a large part of the construction safety conversation last year, there were several other developments to take note of for your projects in the future. Below are the 7 biggest construction safety stories of 2020: 1.

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OSHA Electronic Records Submission Delayed, But Not for Long

FDR Safety

OSHA recently announced another delay in the deadline for employers to electronically submit their 2016 injury and illness data to the agency. The list covers all or portions of industries such as construction, manufacturing, retail and department stores, hospitals, nursing homes, and even amusement parks and arcades.

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Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery

Job Order Contracting

The characteristics of strategic collaboration and efficient construction project delivery are discussed below. Characteristics of Strategic Collaboration and Efficient Construction Project Delivery. Shorter construction schedules than planned. Partnering: a team building approach to quality construction. Abudayyeh, O.

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Mental Health In Construction: The Ugly Truth

Lets Build

Did you know that working in construction you are six times more likely to die from suicide than from a fall from a height? That is a statistic that “ The Construction Industry Helpline ”, an organization to help those in the construction industry on a variety of topics, CEO Bill Hill has discovered. – Nih.gov.

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PSA: Don’t Lie to OSHA, Construction Owner Charged with Perjury After Giving “False Information”

Construction Junkie

That can leave you in a legal bind personally. However, there have been several glaring examples of individuals facing legal issues for a variety of different reasons, including lying to OSHA investigators. Full story: New Jersey Company Owner Pleads Guilty to Perjury After Lying During U.S.

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Construction Business Owner Blogs

Construction Business Owner

Construction Law. Construction Safety. Industry News. Construction Business Owner Magazine. Construction Business Owner E-Newsletter. -->. Committing Intentional Project Communications » Public Exposure and Liability on Construction Sites. Tags: construction safety. Software & Technology.