Project Uptime
Project Uptime
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...
7 Common Plumbing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
July 18, 2017
Bob Stupica, a plumber in the Chicago area, has bailed out weekend DIY warriors countless times. “There have been some unusual problems, like the time a guy connected his toilet to...
Ways to Help Prevent Dump Truck Accidents
July 17, 2017
Dump trucks are mainstays of construction sites — and the cause of serious and often fatal injuries. It’s not uncommon for kids to have endless fun dumping things from plastic dump...
3 Ways General Contractors Can Improve Communication with Owners
July 11, 2017
A general contractor’s job is getting projects built. But much of the day-to-day work involved comes down to communication. And at no time is good communication more important than...
10 Ways to Make Buildings Safer — for Birds
July 11, 2017
Cats are number one threat to birds in the wild. Can you guess the number two threat? It’s buildings. Every year, hundreds of millions of birds are killed flying into manmade...