Construction is back on track. So says a post published by Occupational Health and Safety News. OHSOnline.com reports that construction’s unemployment rate fell to 9.8 percent last month. In January, 2014, unemployment in the construction sector was 12.3 percent. The Associated General Contractors of America says projects are brisk this year…(Read More)
Keeping up with changing regulations issued by the U.S. Occupational Health and Safety Administration just got a bit easier. The Mobile Safety Solutions App is a freebie that has the full text of OSHA rules for General Industry and Construction. “The app contains new and useful features to improve guidance to all compliance needs…(Read More)
Business models in the construction industry are changing along with legal requirements on what actually constitutes being an employee. Business leaders say loyalty and easier hiring and firing are the advantages to having employees rather than subs. The government—both state and federal—see things differently. This post on ConstructionVault.com weighs the pros and…(Read More)
Planners of federally funded buildings, roads and other infrastructure will be required to account for the impact of possible flooding from rising sea levels or extreme precipitation, according to The New York Times. President Obama has signed an executive order that prevents agencies from using historical flood data when creating building plans. The change is…(Read More)
Lower construction equipment emissions and ground up construction jobs are among the trends we’ll be seeing in 2015. A post on EHSToday.com also points out that safety is the top priority as the construction industry continues to evolve. “Some new devices we’ll see entering the market this year include carbon monoxide-detecting…(Read More)
Employee satisfaction data from 12 industries finds that construction workers are the happiest employees. Some 30,000 people across 500 organizations were surveyed for TINYpulse’s 2015 Best Industry Ranking report, which says those dissatisfied with their jobs lack support from managers and the necessary tools to get their work done. FastCompany.com’s post…(Read More)
Hundreds of dilapidated properties across the U.S. are being given another look by city officials. Leaders want to attract construction jobs and developers to give life to blighted areas. Detroit, Camden, Dallas and Memphis are each trying to launch unique partnerships with stakeholders, including the University of Memphis Law School. Multi-year tax abatements…(Read More)
Batteries that lack stamina are frustrating for construction project managers and others on job sites. But, there is good news. “The latest generation of laptop batteries coming onto the market are capable of independent operation for periods of time far greater than their predecessors as a result of new efficiency gains,” explains Gordon Lane on…(Read More)
There’s relief in sight for employers juggling many construction jobs at the same time. Data analytics is altering the way information on these projects is collected, produced, organized and analyzed, according to John MacMalcolm’s post on GlobalConstruction.com. Predicting risk, managing large amounts of data and solving problems are key components of big…(Read More)
Most construction contractors are extremely optimistic about the coming months, that’s despite a labor shortage and stiff industry regulations. So says Stephen Sandherr, CEO of the Associated General Contractors. The group just released its Ready to Hire Again: The 2015 Construction Industry Hiring and Business Outlook, which offers encouraging news for construction jobs compared…(Read More)
