Project Uptime
Project Uptime
Adaptive Signal Control: The End of Long Traffic Lights?
August 8, 2017
Roads in U.S. cities aren’t getting any less congested. While more and better public transportation is one obvious answer, the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) is encouraging...
When Should Weekend Warriors Buy Tools and Equipment Vs. Renting?
August 8, 2017
Even if you’re not watching your budget (unlikely these days), there are still times when renting makes more sense. As you plan your next home DIY project, make a list of the tools...
Why and How to Provide Confined Space Training
August 7, 2017
Manholes, sewers, crawlspaces, shafts, HVAC ducts, escalator pits — these are places that can trigger a bout of claustrophobia in susceptible people sooner than they can say “get...
Construction Fatalities: August Is the Deadliest Month
August 7, 2017
For many people, August is all about trying to stay cool and squeezing in one last family trip before the kids go back to school. For people in the construction industry, the month...
Too Tired to Work: Is Fatigue Compromising Your Jobsite Safety?
August 7, 2017
Seeing yawns and heavy eyelids on the jobsite? Don’t ignore them. According to a recent survey from the National Safety Council (NSC), 43 percent of Americans feel they are not...
Contractors: 10 Construction Site Safety Precautions You Might Be Skipping
July 28, 2017
To learn which construction safety regulations are top of mind at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), look no further than its annual list of the most...
These 5 Corporate Solar Projects Are Having Their Day in the Sun
July 20, 2017
Many large corporations, from big box retailers to mall owners, have at least one thing in common: huge buildings with large, flat roofs. It’s little wonder so many are going solar...
Contractor Tips for Residential Roof Safety
July 20, 2017
Residential roofing crews have a tough job. They're expected to perform their work quickly, often in uncomfortable weather, and they haul materials and tools up and down ladders...
VIDEO: Quick Tips - 360 Awareness
July 18, 2017
Safely operating a piece of heavy equipment starts even before you get in the cab, as United Rentals branch manager Ramon Jaime notes in this video. Give the machine a systematic...
4 Ways to Communicate Better with Subcontractors
July 18, 2017
Your projects are only as good as the subcontractors who help you build them. And their work is only as good as the direction they receive. When you find yourself facing problems...