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Even the basics of workplace contracts can be confusing for those not trained in contract law. Christopher Hill is a construction attorney and mediator based in Richmond, VA. He offers three tips on what contractors should include in their legal agreements. Hill recommends a detailed scope of work and dispute resolution clause be included. What…(Read More)

Private wireless broadband networks seem to be worth their weight in gold, as many construction sites are located in areas without access to Wi-Fi and cell towers. A Seattle, WA-based tech company, Openroute.us, has a rugged set-up that allows construction teams to access rich data on jobsites. “By arranging several briefcase…(Read More)

The number of construction worker deaths has dropped significantly since 1970, but the Occupational Health and Safety Administration says construction is still the deadliest private industry in the U.S. According to OSHA, half of the 775 deaths in 2012 construction accidents resulted from just four kinds of accidents, including falls and electrocutions. This infographic…(Read More)

Forty percent of North American construction companies don’t use technology to market for new business. And 35 percent of respondents don’t have a designated IT person on staff. These figures come from Jon Witty, general manager at Sage Construction and Real Estate. Sage recently surveyed some 850 construction companies in North America. “Construction…(Read More)

By the year 2016, total revenue across the construction industry is expected to be $245 billion. This prediction comes from the U.S. Green Building Council, which lists green building among the top industries of 2014.  Inc.com writer Issie Lapowsky explains that green construction is no longer a niche market. “Today, it’s a…(Read More)

Millennials want a different work experience than many organizations have provided in the past. To develop and retain this new generation of employees, construction companies have to adapt by addressing flex time and telecommuting, leadership development, and employee recognition.  “Because of technology, businesses are forced to evolve and adapt rapidly—Millennials do this well—they…(Read More)