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Project Uptime

Airports Embrace Smart Technology
U.S. airports continue to get busier and busier, and passengers hate the air travel experience as much as ever. But airports are embracing smart technology to make it more...

Building a Sisterhood of Journeywomen
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
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
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

Race Car Driver Sheldon Creed Reveals Lessons He Learned Working Construction
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
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
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
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
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...