Street and road contractors often face adverse working conditions and may be forced to deal with harsh temperatures, inclement weather and long work hours. With so much going on at the job site, risks are bound to arise. There is an intense... (Read More)

In recent years, skilled labor has been hard to come by for construction managers. It seems there just aren’t enough construction workers for managers to keep projects running on schedule. The demand for construction is booming but the lack of... (Read More)

The summer heat can be unbearable, and this is especially true for workers who spend a lot of time outside, such as construction workers. Construction workers not only have to deal with working in the heat but also often wear heavy tool belts and... (Read More)

Everyday risks for an environmental contractor consist of many dangerous exposures that can lead to lawsuits. The environmental contractor’s world can be a hazardous one, and one small slip-up can cause bodily injury to others and even an... (Read More)

Environmental contractors work in hazardous situations every day. They face unique challenges on the job and expose themselves to situations which can result in property damage or injury to others. When you work in a dangerous environment, accidents... (Read More)

Being a successful contractor is not an easy task, especially considering the mitigating factors in today's construction industry, including a labor shortage of skilled employees, long days, and hazardous working conditions. Construction is a dirty... (Read More)

The construction industry has seen market ups and downs as it faces many challenges, including a shortage of workers. Personal referrals are great, but referrals alone may not generate the business needed to remain profitable. This is where a... (Read More)

Pollution disasters have the potential to harm millions of people at a time and are a threat to human health and the environment. Here is a look at some of the top pollution disasters and their detrimental impacts on society and the environment. |... (Read More)

Even the jobsites run by the most seasoned construction managers can have things go very wrong. It only takes one mishap for everything to spiral out of control and for a construction project to be shut down. When work shuts down, no one is happy... (Read More)