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Before finishing a schematic design, architects are more likely to consider the operational safety of a building than the safety of the workers constructing it. And that’s...

For many families, the holidays are a time of joy, and of course, presents. But for others, the season can be a reminder of how much they don’t have. In 2017, United Rentals held...

Most contractors — 80 percent — use site-specific safety and health plans according to a new Dodge SmartMarket report . But site-specific training for all employees and contractors...

Communities, health advocates and, especially, market forces are driving new developments in sustainable construction. Here are five trends we may see in 2018. Material...

Due to lack of funds or staff or other reasons, small contractors often skip some of the safety measures large companies typically take. Case in point: They are less likely to...

Heavy equipment is strong but not impervious to misuse. Pushing it too far can lead to high repair bills and injured workers. United Rentals foreman and technicians have noticed a...

Construction demand is growing, but the size of the skilled workforce is not keeping pace. For the construction industry, how to recruit more workers — especially young talent — is...

In the construction industry, the stakes are high, and schedule delays cost big bucks. When everyone’s pulling together to get the project done on time, it’s little wonder that...

Smoking rates have been declining for decades, and yet tobacco use among construction workers remains high. More than one-third of all construction employees —34.3 percent — use...

Finding quality construction staff in a time of industry-wide labor shortages is a tough proposition. But hanging onto those workers once you land them presents its own set of...