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ESG Poll Results Drive Strategies for Business

Green Building Law Update

While highly informative, again be aware this poll is not a truly statistically pure survey. The use of ESG to evaluate companies is the cause celebre in early 2022 and while still in an early phase, primitively and ill defined, it is reaching nearly all corners of the economy at a fever pitch. The appeal of ESG is compelling.

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The Startup Construction Business Checklist: 3 Important Documents You Need to Have

Construction Marketing

Although public liability insurance is not a legal requirement, it should be regarded as essential. Something as simple as a customer tripping over a hammer and hurting themselves could result in an accident claim – and without insurance, you could end up facing hefty fines and legal battles. Legal Documents. Business Plan.

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Construction facing safety challenges as work picks up

FDR Safety

Bureau of Labor Statistics. Inadequate safety performance can lead to employee turnover and various legal, financial and reputational risks. One indicator of those challenges may be an increase in the construction industry’s fatality rate from 9.1 per 100,000 workers in 2011 to 9.5 in 2012, according to the U.S. in 2006.).

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State of the Construction Industry: March Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Bureau of Labor Statistics just released February employment data, which shows the construction industry added 61,000 net new jobs in February, bringing the industry’s unemployment rate to 7.8 Those who aren’t sure about the requirement should consult OSHA or a legal expert to ensure they’re following federal law.

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Preventing Falls: How Contractors can Master Ladder Safety One Step at a Time

Safety Services Company

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics , fall incidents in construction make up almost half of all fall-related fatalities in the workplace. To add, you face potential legal repercussions and a loss of productivity. Nothing makes the heart skip a beat like missing the rung of a ladder.

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Mental Health In Construction: The Ugly Truth

Lets Build

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. Construction has one of the highest risks of suicide amongst its employees but they aren’t taking the statistics lying down, they are starting to fight back.

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Construction Worker Suicide: A Fragile Balance

Pro Builder

Given this statistic, a comprehensive jobsite safety plan for home building companies should also include tools and resources to recognize, alleviate, and destigmatize emotional hazards and stress that can lead to feelings of desperation and hopelessness. John Caulfield, senior contributing editor.

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