Most of us have heard stories about the harmful effects of prolonged exposure to asbestos. A century ago it was commonplace for it to reside in the walls of a person’s work or home.
While the United States government stated in 1918 that... (Read More)
Construction contractors should be cautious in hiring subcontractors for projects. Any faulty work can cause liability issues if the subcontractor does substandard work that causes safety hazards or other problems after a job has been... (Read More)
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), defines ‘brownfields’ as properties where redevelopment, expansion and reuse of the property may be complicated by the presence of hazardous materials, pollutants or soil contaminants such... (Read More)
In recent years, skilled labor has been hard to come by for construction managers. It seems there just aren’t enough construction workers for managers to keep projects running on schedule.
The demand for construction is booming but the lack of... (Read More)
Being a successful contractor is not an easy task, especially considering the mitigating factors in today's construction industry, including a labor shortage of skilled employees, long days, and hazardous working conditions. Construction is a dirty... (Read More)
Street and road contractors often face adverse working conditions and may be forced to deal with harsh temperatures, inclement weather and long work hours. With so much going on at the job site, risks are bound to arise.
There is an intense... (Read More)
Occupational exposure is the number one cause of asbestos-related disease. Exposure to asbestos can happen anywhere asbestos is present. However, some occupations/workplaces are at greater risk of exposure, including environmental contractors who... (Read More)
The construction industry has seen market ups and downs as it faces many challenges, including a shortage of workers. Personal referrals are great, but referrals alone may not generate the business needed to remain profitable. This is where a... (Read More)
Construction contractors put themselves at risk every single day on the job, facing unknown risks when working with heavy equipment and often from scaffolds at great heights. The job is demanding and has special challenges. One of the challenges... (Read More)