Like everyone else, construction workers, including drivers and equipment operators, sometimes come to work tired or get tired during a long shift. Unlike everyone else, they may...

If one is the loneliest number, three is the safest. You’ve probably heard of the “three points of contact” rule to help prevent falls. But what is it, and how do you use it? Three...

A fire on a construction site is no small threat. These fires can be even more hazardous than building fires because permanent fire protection systems aren’t usually in place yet...

On many construction projects, the contractor who submits the lowest bid gets the job. But there's a difference between a low, responsible bid and a bid that wins because it left...

Suddenly, it seems, modular construction is all the rage, and for good reason: According to the Modular Building Institute, projects can be completed 30 percent to 50 percent...

Plan ahead, use smart tools and provide training to reduce injury risk. Construction is physically demanding work. For laborers and tradespeople, carrying heavy materials, engaging...

Most companies still use Excel, but you can do better. Construction isn’t something you just wake up one morning and do. Pretty much every worker needs basic safety training and...

More and more construction companies are using building information modeling (BIM), according to the Associated General Contractors of America report 2018 Construction Hiring and...

Project managers don’t design anything and rarely touch a hammer or piece of construction equipment, yet they are essential to getting the job done. And it’s a great time to be one...