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  • No accident is acceptable’: How to foster an effective construction site safety culture

    By: Admin ON

    This week marks the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s annual National Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls in Construction as well as Safety Week 2016. Companies, associations, and other industry groups will hold safety awareness events nationwide as part of the initiatives. It’s an unfortunate fact that many construction companies disregard or marginalize the safety component of their operations. According to OSHA, falls are the leading cause of construction deaths every year, and, as the agency emphasizes, all are preventable. However, there are also contractors who prioritize worker wellbeing and go to extraordinary lengths to promote a true culture of safety. …

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  • Can You Spot a Top Performer?

    By: Admin ON

    Any construction business owner will tell you – job responsibilities, for both temporary workers and permanent employees, are far more complex with new technology and innovations in building materials. Your top performers need to have the the skills to work this high-tech equipment and the knowledge to adapt when new ones roll in. In order to be a top performer now and in the future, construction workers must have strong communication skills, experience working with diverse teams and be able to manage new equipment, technology and techniques. Your construction crew needs to have the skills that will boost your company’s …

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  • What to Expect in the Construction Industry in 2016

    By: Admin ON

    With the start of 2016, it’s clear that this changing construction industry requires adaptable employees. New technology and high-tech equipment mean that temporary and permanent employees have to come in with a strong foundation and develop new skills if they want to excel. More than any other industry, construction must look toward the future if it wants to maintain this upward tick. Expectations for 2016 residential and commercial construction companies conveys plenty of opportunities for new projects, new personnel and new positions. According to Construction Dive, these three factors will make a huge impact on the world of construction 2016. …

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