An online, game-based training program–dubbed the Hazard Identification Training Tool–is designed to help construction and manufacturing companies detect workplace hazards. According to an OSHA website, the tool covers five components, including how to best collect information. “Read any information that users may have at their workplace (manuals, safety data sheets, OSHA data…(Read More)
Super skinny isn’t just for women’s clothing ads. Architects, designers, and engineers are going super skinny so they can erect skyscrapers on small, constricted parcels of land. In the U.S., we’ve seen the sleek design of the Freedom Tower in lower Manhattan, the mecca of tall buildings. A post on Sourceable…(Read More)
Are construction hiring managers looking at the digital footprints of candidates? A new survey from CareerBuilder reveals that 51 percent of employers have not hired an applicant after seeing their social media profiles and posts. Last year, 43 percent of businesses said they rejected potential hires because of social posts. And in 2012, only 34…(Read More)
If you need just one more dose of new industry apps, it’s your lucky day. LetsbeFamous.com, a software tech company, has compiled a list of apps for construction and design pros. For instance, PlanGrid allows architects and contractors to share specs, project plans, and pictures. http://letsbefamous.com/computers-and-technology/software-computers…(Read More)
Real estate developers wanting to keep up with the next big trend must focus on ‘walkable urban places,’ or “WalkUPS.” That’s according to a new report from LOTUS, a coalition of real estate investors within the nonprofit, Smart Growth America. The report, Foot Traffic Ahead: Ranking Walkable Urbanism in America’s Largest Metros, compared…(Read More)
“The sourcing strategy for a blended workforce will need to be agile, not just in terms of reacting quickly but also building strategic partnerships with a variety of solution providers to achieve the company’s staffing goals,” explains HR blogger Sharlyn Lauby. Are construction companies keeping up with the new definition of a blended workforce…(Read More)
If the harsh winter is an indication of how hot the summer will be, it’s time to talk safety with your team. In addition to drinking a lot of water–and avoiding energy drinks–people who work outside should know the signs of heat exhaustion and dress to stay cool. http://www.forconstructionpros…(Read More)
Women need to toot their own hors for better roles on jobsites and in boardrooms. That’s the takeaway from seasoned women executives in construction. The execs encouraged some 300 younger women in the field to advocate for themselves and their careers. It was part of ENR’s Groundbreaking Women in Construction Conference that was…(Read More)
To weed out mediocre candidates, consider this technique used by Tejune Kang, founder of Six Dimensions, an IT services firm. Kang doesn’t have a zinger of a question as much as he throws out a statement to candidates to gauge their competitiveness and self-esteem. This can be a beautiful tool for construction companies…(Read More)
Envisioning the completion of a construction or renovation project can be challenging, but science and technology could be changing things. 3D content and augmented reality for home renovations is being tested by Lowe’s. Part of the plan has the retailer working with a team of science fiction writers who are developing Lowe’s Innovation…(Read More)
