8 things builders need to know about COVID-19 vaccinations
Builders are within their rights to require employees to get COVID-19 vaccinations, but they should lay out a clear and concise plan.
Read more
Labor and Safety
Workforce challenges ahead for subcontractors in 2021
Safety, supply chains and, of course, COVID-19 are just a few of the challenges subcontractors will face in 2021.
Read more
Employers’ labor responsibilities in winter
In addition to slowing down projects, winter weather can cause unusual conditions and higher risks for those in the construction industry.
Read more
New platform aims to fill labor gaps
A new online platform aims to connect trade laborers with contractors and builders looking for skilled workers. TraLaMa (the Trade
Read more
Construction fatalities up in 2019: BLS
Construction had the sad distinction of leading in workplace fatalities in 2019, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Read more
Top 10 best paying construction jobs
Construction is a great career choice for hard-working individuals, and an analysis by the National Association of Home Builders shows
Read more
3 ways to prevent OSHA penalties
Builder and contractors who incur OSHA penalties may be able to get them lowered if they correct the problems that caused the violation.
Read more
Art and data science—How builders make technology work for them
The building information modeling (BIM) industry was valued at over $5 billion in 2019, and is expected to grow to
Read more
ASSP launches construction safety resource library
The American Society of Safety Professionals announced on Monday that it has launched a new library of safety resources specific
Read more
Managing COVID-19 on jobsites: CPWR
A new normal means new challenges for builders and contractors trying to protect workers from falls, heat and now a pandemic.
Read more