Young construction workers get hurt at a disproportionately high rate, and employers must address this problem. The injuries may be related to inexperience, immaturity or…

Measuring vibration levels in factories, construction vehicles, building and machines is an important step in preventing injuries. Engineers, machine designers and technicians who specialize in…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

The American Rental Association expects 2015 to be a busy year. The anticipated growth includes construction/industrial, general tool and party and event. Total total…

The National Association of Colleges and Employers’ Job Outlook 2015 report finds plenty of competition for new college grads in construction-related fields. “As has…

Construction estimators with 3-to-10 years of experience are expected to enjoy a vibrant job market the next few years. Doyle Phillips, first vice…

European countries dominated the world’s top 10 construction markets, according to a report by EC Harris, a construction consulting company. A post on GulfBusiness…