The construction industry is built on a happy balance between the right materials and effective project management. But what happens when that happy balance is disrupted by ongoing shifts in the marketplace? COVID-19, increased demand, supply shortages—as the complexity grows, the pressure to change is real. The year 2022 will be the year of the …
What are a few of the best ways to motivate employees? Every business manager needs to know how to motivate their employees. Motivating staff can prevent dips in productivity, improve performance and create a positive workplace atmosphere. So, what are a few of the best ways to motivate employees? 1. Be Supportive[[{“fid”:”22583″,”view_mode”:”default”,”fields”:{“format”:”default”,”field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]”:false,”field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]”:false},”link_text”:null,”type”:”media”,”field_deltas”:{“1”:{“format”:”default”,”field_file_image_alt_text[und][0][value]”:false,”field_file_image_title_text[und][0][value]”:false}},”attributes”:{“style”:”float: right; …
Businesses were questioning their ability to survive a pandemic just a year ago. Today, they’re trying to figure out ways to scale up their workforce. Vaccination progress has provided for a hopeful job outlook. Unfortunately for businesses, the workers just aren’t there. Instead, businesses have been forced to look at new ways to recruit. …
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As part of its Safe + Sound campaign, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) shared a variety of resources aimed at helping businesses put together safety and health programs. According to OSHA’s page devoted to the topic, safety and health programs help businesses do the following: Prevent workplace injuries and illnesses Improve …
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From setting the rules of engagement to making small, committed changes, experts shared how to take meaningful diversity and inclusion steps. Panelist Simeon Terry put it succinctly. “You have to get comfortable being uncomfortable,” said Terry, the vice president of diversity affairs for Dallas-based contractor Austin Commercial, during a panel titled The Why …
A methodical approach to tracking materials helped to make New York City-based HAP Construction more productive during the pandemic, according to vice president Stefano Braganti. Stefano Braganti is executive vice president of New York City-based HAP Construction. Opinions are the author’s own. Perhaps no other major city in America felt the brunt of …
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A troubling story recently emerged about a group of gas utilities whose mission is to fight electrification. While the leaked materials alone don’t explain the full extent of the group’s efforts, it was unsettling to see baseless, fear-driven tactics such as “take advantage of power outage fear,” to make people wary of electrification. Instead of …
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Firms that follow these guidelines are six times safer than the industry average, according to the latest report from Associated Builders and Contractors. Contractors that engage in five safety practices are six times safer than the industry average, according to a report from Associated Builders and Contractors issued to coincide with Construction Safety Week …
Inspired by Marvel Characters When you have the right people on your staff, your employees become a team of everyday superheroes. Whether they’re solving complex problems or designing more efficient processes, great employees swoop in when and where they’re needed to improve outcomes for the business. So why not look to Marvel characters …
These high-tech construction techniques can help civil contractors do their work safely and in less time. Earlier this month, the American Society of Civil Engineers designated 13 new projects as Infrastructure Gamechangers — groundbreaking projects and programs that represent the latest innovations in transportation, water and energy infrastructure. Located across the country, these projects …
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