

Project Uptime
Project Uptime

Buried Alive: Lessons from a Trench Collapse Survivor

How Surveying Guides Bridge Construction
If and when Congress passes a bill to fund more infrastructure construction, companies that provide surveying services for bridge construction are likely to become very busy...

The Benefits of Team Fall Protection Training
Tackling the number one killer on construction sites as a team can increase safety for everyone. In 2015, of 937 construction jobsite fatalities, 350 were due to falls, making them...

Through Birdies for the Brave, Military Guests Have a Ball on the Green
Disabled Army veteran Kenneth Rodel has been passionate about golf his whole life. Now facing a terminal illness, he’s short on time to enjoy it. Among his last wishes: to see the...

Good Construction Safety Meeting Topics for Fall
Holding regular safety meetings, aka toolbox talks, is an excellent way to keep safety top of mind and remind workers how to protect themselves and others against specific jobsite...

How to Become a Forklift Operator
Thinking of becoming a forklift driver? There’s good news and bad news. On average, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, these jobs were expected to grow by only 3 percent...

Why It’s Smart to Train at Least One Employee in First Aid
A solid first aid program can save a life and keep minor injuries from becoming more serious ones. Accidents happen, and a clear plan to deliver first aid should be one of the...

Construction Technology Hits the Road(s)
Infrastructure in general, and roadbuilding and road maintenance in particular, have lagged in technology-facilitated productivity gains compared to manufacturing, retail, and...

Smart Road Technology Offers Routes to Faster, Safer Travel
As cities and suburbs get smarter, roads are beginning to follow suit. In the not-too-distant future, smart technology could make highway travel faster and safer. Smart roads use...

Keeping Construction Workers Safe: Physically and Mentally
According to a 2016 Centers for Disease Control report, the construction industry has the second highest suicide rate among all industries, after farming, fishing and forestry...