Spring is the season when construction efforts begin to become full-time activity sites. While a full workload is good, longer hours coupled with unpredictable conditions can lead...
Care and Safety
Attending to the safety, security and well-being of all craftspersons is the foundation for building and sustaining a high performance workforce. That means establishing high safety standards and ensuring workers' compensation coverage. It also means that FUTA, SUTA and FICA are paid on behalf of all craftspersons.
It is important to know where to firestop. In construction, firestopping is well defined in safety codes and is mandatory.Smoke and toxic gases produced by fire cause more deaths...
It’s that time in Texas we fear every five to ten years when heavy snow is in the forecast. While it may be tempting to use de-icers or salt on sidewalks, exterior metal stairs...
Horrific fires involving the exterior walls of high-rise buildings have fueled debate over how to best mitigate rapid-fire progression on building exteriors. These fires represent...
The Oklahoma roofing crew working on the Claremont Elementary project has kept safety as a primary focus on the jobsite. The scope includes installing TPO membrane...
We’re back with more practical ways to improve your mental health. The holidays can bring additional stress on top of what has already been a pretty taxing year. Read below for...
It’s important to take care of yourself and get the most from life, but sometimes this can be challenging. Making simple changes to how you live doesn’t need to cost a fortune or...
Compared to other parts of the country, Texas winters are mild. However, workers who must work outdoors in Texas still benefit from cold safety measures taken by business owners....
There are few things that can impact the industry like a well-trained workforce. However, figuring out how to get training started can be daunting. According to Jerrad Lee of...
