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)
Many disputes regarding construction jobs can be resolved through mediation, which saves both parties time and resources. Preparing to work with a court-appointed mediator is quite different than conducting due diligence for a trial, writes attorney Elizabeth Repper of Keating Chambers. Why does Repper advise not to approach mediation as you would an arbitration…(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)
Illinois, Colorado and Maryland have grabbed the top three spots on the U.S. Green Building Council’s list of states with the most LEED projects. According to a press release from the Council, the analysis ranked states in terms of square feet of LEED space per resident. “The per-capita list highlights states throughout…(Read More)
The unpopular Eisenhower-era gas tax that’s used to pay for federal transportation projects may soon be history. President Obama’s proposed spending plan for fiscal 2016 includes a six-year, $478 billion surface transportation budget financed largely by changes to the corporate tax code, writes Jeff Plungis on Bloomberg.com. “Maintenance and replacement…(Read More)
Safety is the No. 1 concern on construction job sites. However, everyone may not be on the same page when it comes to securing parking and emergency brakes on heavy equipment. E-brakes—or hand brakes—aren’t only needed for parking on hilly areas. A post on HeavyEquipmentArticles.com provides an overview of the…(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)
