Some general contractors may not recognize the term Prevention through Design (PtD), but many are adopting practices associated with it, according to a recently released report on...

2018 is the year drone use will take off for real among building contractors, predicts Helge Jacobsen , United Rentals’ vice president for operations excellence and general manager...

Although ongoing transportation megaprojects have hit plenty of obstacles, several are on the books for 2018. Here are a few notable ones to watch: Alaskan Way Viaduct A $3 billion...

Before finishing a schematic design, architects are more likely to consider the operational safety of a building than the safety of the workers constructing it. And that’s...

For many families, the holidays are a time of joy, and of course, presents. But for others, the season can be a reminder of how much they don’t have. In 2017, United Rentals held...

Most contractors — 80 percent — use site-specific safety and health plans according to a new Dodge SmartMarket report . But site-specific training for all employees and contractors...

Prefabrication can speed up projects and save money — big wins indeed. But there’s another major advantage: increased safety. In a recent 2017 Dodge SmartMarket report on safety...

Portable generators provide electricity to even the most remote projects. But just as not all jobsites are alike, not all generators suit all jobsites. To choose the best generator...

Communities, health advocates and, especially, market forces are driving new developments in sustainable construction. Here are five trends we may see in 2018. Material...

Due to lack of funds or staff or other reasons, small contractors often skip some of the safety measures large companies typically take. Case in point: They are less likely to...