Project Uptime
Project Uptime
Taking Trench Safety Seriously
March 14, 2018
Earlier this year the Kentucky Fatality Assessment and Control Evaluation (FACE) Program issued a hazard alert after a spate of deaths from trench collapses in that state. As an...
Autonomous Construction Vehicles Are Closer than You May Think
March 13, 2018
AVs are doing materials handling now, and pile driving and excavation will likely be next. Cities are hurrying to get self-driving cars on their streets , with manufacturers all...
Construction Management Software Is Going Mobile
March 12, 2018
Project managers spend a lot of time on desktop or laptop computers entering information into construction management software. Now there’s another alternative: They can do their...
How to Inspect Your PPE
By Marianne Wait | March 9, 2018
Personal protective equipment (PPE) is the last line of defense against injury on the jobsite. But if your PPE is worn out or damaged, it’s like a safety net with a tear in the...
Turns for Troops Instagram Challenge
March 8, 2018
The IndyCar season is here! The first race, the Firestone Grand Prix of St. Petersburg, takes place March 11. That also means a new season for Turns for Troops, which you’ll learn...
A Nod to Women-Owned Businesses
March 5, 2018
Women make up a small fraction of the construction workforce, and the C-suites of large construction companies also skew heavily male, but that doesn’t mean women aren’t making...
5 Trends in Construction Management Software
March 1, 2018
Construction software, which can make a project easier to manage at every stage, is constantly evolving to meet customers’ needs. Here’s a look at what you can expect in the coming...
What Does SCBA Stand For?
By Marianne Wait | February 27, 2018
SCBA stands for self-contained breathing apparatus. It’s a type of respirator that construction workers, firefighters and others wear to protect themselves from air contaminated by...
Mentoring Women in Construction
February 27, 2018
In the working world, pretty much anyone looking to climb his or her way up the ladder and build a thriving career could benefit from a good mentor to help them navigate challenges...
What Construction Companies Want in an Estimator
February 26, 2018
Good estimators are worth their weight in gold, but it's not just about crunching the numbers. A successful construction project starts with a solid bid, and estimators are key in...