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Author: Troy Sibelius

In addition to slowing down projects, winter weather can cause unusual conditions and higher risks for those in the construction industry.
(Photo: Pavlo Vakhrushev, Dreamstime)
Business Management Labor and Safety 

Employers’ labor responsibilities in winter

January 15, 2021February 16, 2021 Troy Sibelius 156 Views 0 Comments cold stress, Winter 2020

In addition to slowing down projects, winter weather can cause unusual conditions and higher risks for those in the construction industry.

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Business insurance
Many business owners are confused about why they should carry both general liability insurance and professional liability insurance. (Photo: Andrii Yalanskyi, Dreamstime.com)
Business Management Insurance and Risk Management 

How contractors can pick the right insurance

September 17, 2020September 17, 2020 Troy Sibelius 181 Views 0 Comments business insurance, business management

What are the typical business insurance coverages, and how do they impact construction businesses?

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return-to-work program
Good return-to-work programs can reduce the cost of lost-time claims by as much as 40%. (Photo: Maxim Shebeko, Dreamstime.com)
Business Management Labor and Safety 

Mitigate lost-time claims with return-to-work programs

June 1, 2020June 1, 2020 Troy Sibelius 410 Views 0 Comments

Simply put, a return-to-work program is a process designed to allow injured employees to continue working while recovering from a

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workplace stress hurts bottom line
How can you manage burnout in the workplace? (Photo: Benjawan Sittidech, Dreamstime.com)
Business Management Labor and Safety 

How workplace stress hurts your bottom line

December 10, 2019February 28, 2020 Troy Sibelius 576 Views 0 Comments employee, stress

A stressed out workforce is an environment ripe for an accident.

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Embedding safety in your culture is an ongoing process.
Business Management Insurance and Risk Management 

Why a workplace safety plan is a living document

August 12, 2019February 28, 2020 Troy Sibelius 1215 Views 0 Comments

Business owners can’t ‘set it and forget it’ when it comes to an effective safety program.

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Job hazard analyses help control risks associated with employees' specific duties.
Business Management Labor and Safety 

How to conduct a job hazard analysis—and why you should

February 5, 2019January 13, 2020 Troy Sibelius 1887 Views 0 Comments

JHAs help landscapers control hazards caused by workers or environmental conditions.

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Safety should be part of your everyday environment.
Business Management Labor and Safety Outdoor Living 

Developing a landscaping safety plan and safety procedures

December 6, 2018February 28, 2020 Troy Sibelius 626 Views 0 Comments

Safety should be No. 1 on your list of operational programs to implement, enforce and improve.

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Colorado Builder Winter 2020
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Storage, functionality highlight 2021 kitchen design trends
Build Coronavirus Design Kitchen and Bath 

Storage, functionality highlight 2021 kitchen design trends

March 1, 2021 Danielle Andrus 0
Pandemic dampens some renovation plans
Build Coronavirus Design 

Pandemic dampens some renovation plans

November 16, 2020 Danielle Andrus 0
New LEED credits address health and safety as communities reopen from COVID-19
Build Coronavirus Green Building 

New LEED credits address health and safety as communities reopen from COVID-19

November 2, 2020 Charlie Woodruff 0
Overcoming exhaustion with social capital
Business Development Business Management Community and Philanthropy Coronavirus 

Overcoming exhaustion with social capital

October 20, 2020 Sarah McDaniel 0

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8 things builders need to know about COVID-19 vaccinations
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8 things builders need to know about COVID-19 vaccinations

March 5, 2021 Caleena Braig 0

Builders are within their rights to require employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations, but they should lay out a clear and concise plan.

Storage, functionality highlight 2021 kitchen design trends
Build Coronavirus Design Kitchen and Bath 

Storage, functionality highlight 2021 kitchen design trends

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Pandemic-friendly products for health and wellness: Product spotlight

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4 ways builders can be more profitable

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