According to a study by the Center for Construction Research and Training, roofing has the fifth-highest work-related death rate in the construction industry with an average that’s twice that of […]
How to Prevent the Leading Causes of Death Among Roofing Contractors Part 1 Read Post »
As a contractor, the titular question above might seem like it has an obvious answer, but recent developments involving the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) Building Code Council in
Can Siding Go on a Home Before the Frame is Inspected? Read Post »
Contractors are constantly looking for new ways to increase productivity on the project site. There’s a fine balancing act between keeping your workers safe and ensuring that your finished project
An Overview of Project Site Productivity Read Post »
Even as the essential building block of our skyscrapers, bridges, and dams, it’s easy to forget just how much we are surrounded by concrete. Structures built out of this versatile
Common Issues with Concrete Part 2 Read Post »
Concrete is the most used man-made product in the world, and it’s only behind water as the most consumed product, period. Despite being the lifeblood of construction, concrete is not
Common Issues with Concrete Part 1 Read Post »
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently provided some clarification regarding potential liability that can result from discarding materials that could be evidence in a lawsuit. In Shamrock-Shamrock, Inc. v. Remark,
Appellate Court Clarifies Liability for Spoliation of Evidence Read Post »
Colorado is a gorgeous, mountainous state that is experiencing some serious growing pains. The hard times of the state’s affordable housing crisis can be felt by laborers, contractors, and homebuyers
Colorado’s Affordable Housing Crisis Part 2 Read Post »
Colorado is currently in the midst of a housing crisis. This is putting a major strain on construction companies in the Centennial State that are trying to keep up with
Colorado’s Affordable Housing Crisis Part 1 Read Post »
The National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) recently released a guide detailing various methods for preventing falls from roofs, ladders, and scaffolds as part of their Fatality Assessment
New NIOSH Tips for Working on Roofs, Ladders, and Scaffolds Read Post »
As the leading cause of construction worker deaths in the United States, falls on the project site claim the lives of more than 310 workers every year while seriously injuring
Examining the Factors that Commonly Lead to Falls on the Project Site Read Post »
