Project Uptime
Project Uptime
Project Uptime
Building a Sisterhood of Journeywomen
August 24, 2018
With a huge number of men retiring out of the construction workforce, some of their positions are going to be filled by non-traditional construction workers. “The diversity is...
Construction Managers: Why Emotional Intelligence Matters
August 24, 2018
Studies show that having a high level of emotional intelligence can help you be a better manager. Effective managers possess more than just smarts. Think of someone you consider to...
Contractors Receive Hundreds of Silica Dust Citations as OSHA Cracks Down
August 23, 2018
Since OSHA began full enforcement of its respirable crystalline silica (RCS) standard in October 2017, contractors have been hit with 276 violations to the tune of $454,699.11 in...
BREEAM: The Green Building Standard You Might Not Know
August 23, 2018
In the United States, LEED may be practically synonymous with “green building,” but there’s another green building certification program you may be hearing more about: BREEAM...
Race Car Driver Sheldon Creed Reveals Lessons He Learned Working Construction
August 20, 2018
What do flagging for construction sites and driving race cars have in common? More than you might think. Since childhood, Sheldon Creed has known two worlds: construction and...
Construction Trends: A Midyear Review
August 16, 2018
More than halfway through 2018, we’ve seen and written about a handful of construction industry trends that could have significant impact in the remainder of the year and beyond...
Best Materials Handling Practices for Preventing Strains and Sprains
August 15, 2018
Aching backs, sprained ligaments and sore muscles are common injuries on jobsites — but they don’t have to be. While one in five construction workers can expect to suffer some kind...
When to Replace Your Personal Fall Protection Equipment
By Marianne Wait | August 13, 2018
Yvonne Cumpian, a Certified Master Trainer with United Academy, the training branch of United Rentals, asks workers to put their fall protection equipment on a table during one of...
10 Small Ways to Recognize Great Employees
August 13, 2018
Everyone likes to be appreciated ad recognized for good work. When a company understands and acts on this fact, the payoff can be significant, especially in today’s challenging...
Good and Bad Fall Protection Anchor Points
By Marianne Wait | August 10, 2018
Your personal fall protection gear is only as good as the anchor or tie-off point you choose. Some workers believe certain points are safe when in fact, they won’t hold them if...