Category: Blogs
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Work Safe, Stay Cool: Heat Protection Tips for Summer Construction Sites
As the sun turns up the heat and we celebrate Independence Day, it’s the perfect time to refresh our commitment to staying safe on the job. Summer on the construction site brings its own set of challenges — dehydration, fatigue and heat-related illness, just to name a few. But with a few smart moves, we…
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5 Things AI Still Can’t Do on a Jobsite (and Probably Never Will)
Artificial intelligence is doing impressive things in construction — optimizing schedules, scanning for safety issues, analyzing jobsite data, and even predicting equipment failures before they happen. But for all its brainpower, there are still some jobs AI can’t handle — and probably never will. Because the truth is, no algorithm can replace what seasoned pros…
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Winning the Talent War: How Construction Firms Can Attract the Next Generation of Workers
The construction industry is at a tipping point. With seasoned workers aging out and too few young professionals stepping in, the labor shortage has gone from a looming issue to a full-blown crisis. According to the National Center for Construction Education and Research, 41% of the current construction workforce is expected to retire by 2031.…
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U.S. Infrastructure Is Stuck In The 20th Century
On March 10, 2025, the U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy rescinded certain memos issued by the Biden Administration which added guidelines to federal infrastructure project spending. These guidelines included special considerations for so-called “social justice” issues, environmental concerns, and equity-first design. It was another step in the Trump Administration’s efforts to dismantle the infrastructure…
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6 Reasons Compact Equipment Is Dominating the Jobsite in 2025
If you’ve been on a jobsite lately, you’ve probably noticed something: compact equipment is everywhere. What used to be reserved for smaller tasks or tight spots is now running the show on everything from urban infrastructure builds to full-scale residential developments. So, what’s driving the rise of compact machines in 2025? It’s not just a…
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Why You Should Consider Mental Health Apart Of Jobsite Safety
The month of April is usually reserved as the “Jobsite Safety” month for the construction industry. There are no shortage of social media posts and articles about hi-vis clothing, PPV, best practices, flagging, and many other ways to keep our people safe while on the job. However, one aspect of safety that isn’t often included,…