United Tool and Fastener is proud to carry the Tie Down Engineering brand of safety and construction products and Century Wire and Cable’s heavy-duty extension cords, electrical products and accessories. Tie Down Engineering and Century Wire and Cable will once again be on hand at the 2023 UT&F...
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In the construction world, Silica safety has become a top priority, albeit if partly only because of OSHA’s implementation of its Silica safety standards, which went into effect in September 2017.Prior to those standards being put into effect, workers may not have realized how common, and dangerous...
Nearly ten years ago, a group of leaders in the Houston commercial construction industry met to discuss its biggest future challenge, an aging and diminishing craft workforce. Baby Boomers were (and still are) reaching retirement age at the rate of 10,000 people each day, and the construction...
When employees contribute a percentage of their wages to their employer’s sponsored retirement plan, they often assume the money is transferred into their account on payday. Employers have a fiduciary responsibility to ensure that participants’ contributions are remitted to the plan timely....
Construction isn't just for the guys. In fact, one of the most pervasive myths that we hear all the time here at Construction Citizen is that women are somehow not welcome in the industry. The Houston Chronicle did a great feature on the recent She Builds Houston Construction...
In today’s fast-paced environment, we thrive on efficiency — of resources, time, and energy. One of the easiest ways for a growing business to streamline their efforts is to upgrade their expense management process. Purchasing a software package dedicated to managing your expenses may not seem...
John McManus, award winning editorial and digital director at Hanley Wood, writes in Architect magazine, the magazine of the American Institute of Architects, about the top 10 take-aways from the recent 2018 Housing Leadership Summit. The overall theme of the conference of builders, investors,...
Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing is honored to have received the Associated General Contractors (AGC) of Oklahoma Build Oklahoma Award for their work on the OU Research parking garage at the University of Oklahoma in Oklahoma City. This awards program represents the “Best of the Best”...
Authored by Nick Guidry, MBA, M.Ed., SHRM-SCP, Construction Career Collaborative Contractor Relationship ManagerIn the world of construction, skill development and continuous learning play a vital role in career advancement. Whether you're an aspiring or seasoned carpenter, electrician,...