Project Uptime
Project Uptime
A Stronger Future for Rammed Earth?
By Marianne Wait | April 26, 2018
What’s old is new again. Rammed earth, aka compressed soil, has been used to make floors, walls and foundations for centuries. It’s still used today in some places. In fact, it’s...
6 Tips for Retaining Great Construction Talent
April 24, 2018
Successful construction hiring should include not just strategies that attract best candidates in the industry but also long-term retention programs. If you’re struggling with a...
Reports: States with the Best and Worst Roads and Bridges
April 20, 2018
It’s no secret that America’s roads and bridges are desperate need of some updating. In 2017, the American Society of Civil Engineers’ Infrastructure Report Card gave America’s...
What’s the Matter with Mondays?
April 20, 2018
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), across many industries, including construction, more workplace injuries occur on Mondays than on any other day. BLS data from...
How to Hold an Effective Safety Stand-Down
By Marianne Wait | April 16, 2018
May 6 marks the start of the fifth annual National Safety Stand-Down to Prevent Falls in Construction, a week-long event during which construction employers are meant to stop work...
Social Media: A Powerful Tool for Recruiting Top Talent
April 12, 2018
Competition for construction talent is fierce given the shortage of skilled workers. Without an adequate workforce, revenue growth is all but impossible. But where to find those...
What Is a Construction Health and Safety Technician?
April 12, 2018
The CHST and other safety certifications can help your career in construction. Earning a certification is a good way to boost your construction safety career. You’ll find a lot of...
Protecting Workers from Beryllium: OSHA’s Final Rule
April 11, 2018
The final rule of OSHA’s Occupational Exposure to Beryllium standard strengthens worker protection against exposure to this metal element, which can be hazardous if inhaled. The...
8 Tips for Optimizing Your Project Scheduling
April 9, 2018
Completing a building project on time keeps your customers happy, helps you stay profitable and allows you to move your resources on to the next job. Creating and sticking to a...
Preventing Work Zone Injuries
By Marianne Wait | April 5, 2018
Road workers put themselves in harm’s way every day. In 2016, 143 workers died at road construction sites in the United States. Texas had more than its share of these incidents...