Category: Expert Columns
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How to Prevent Fastener Failure
Fasteners are fundamental to the construction industry. They hold everything together, from the foundation to the roof. But loose fasteners can fail, and when they do, it can have serious safety implications and lead to costly repairs. Fastener failure can occur in a variety of ways. For example, bolts and screws can loosen due to…
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5 Modern Ways to Monitor Concrete at the Jobsite
Concrete properties and quality testing are advancing as new technologies enter the industry. Traditional methods, such as break tests, remain widely accepted in standardized practices, but jobsites today demand precise and timely data. The most innovative projects now use digital tools that allow crews to monitor concrete workability and concrete strength continuously and in real…
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Digital Collaboration Drives the Future of Global Construction
Global construction is at a turning point. Trillions are being invested to renew aging infrastructure and deliver the next generation of digital and physical assets – data centers powering the digital economy, transport networks connecting cities, hospitals caring for growing populations and homes for a changing world. Yet despite this unprecedented wave of investment, the…
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Supporting Injured Workers Boosts Recovery, Lowers Costs and Builds Stronger Teams
Injuries can disrupt jobsite momentum — pulling workers off projects, delaying timelines and putting pressure on margins. Research shows that employees who experience traumatic workplace injuries have higher rates of anxiety, depression and mental health concerns compared to those injured outside of work. Individuals who display early risk indicators — such as chronic pain or…
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The Science of Staying Warm: How to Keep Construction Crews Safe, Warm and Productive in Cold Weather
Every jobsite has its hazards, but few are as underestimated as the cold. It creeps in quietly, draining focus and energy — until workers learn how to fight it with purpose. Despite the serious risk cold conditions pose on the job, many crews continue to layer up haphazardly, grabbing whatever looks the warmest without understanding…
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The Science of Staying Warm: How to Keep Construction Crews Safe, Warm and Productive in Cold Weather
Every jobsite has its hazards, but few are as underestimated as the cold. It creeps in quietly, draining focus and energy — until workers learn how to fight it with purpose. Despite the serious risk cold conditions pose on the job, many crews continue to layer up haphazardly, grabbing whatever looks the warmest without understanding…
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Top Construction Insurance Pitfalls: How to Manage Risks, Claims and Coverage Gaps
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous professions in the country. In fact, in 2023, about 1 in 5 workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry and 38.5% of these deaths were due to falls, slips and trips. So, it’s no surprise that the impact on insuring the industry is complex, including claim…
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5 Cold-Weather Concreting Myths Debunked
As temperatures drop, concrete contractors face a familiar dilemma: push through winter or shut down until spring. For decades, cold weather has carried an aura of risks like delayed set times, weak early strength, increased cracking, and scaling. But the truth is that cold-weather concreting is not inherently problematic. What undermines performance isn’t the climate…
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5 Cold Weather Concrete Myths Debunked
As temperatures drop, concrete contractors face a familiar dilemma: push through winter or shut down until spring. For decades, cold weather has carried an aura of risks like delayed set times, weak early strength, increased cracking, and scaling. But the truth is that cold-weather concreting is not inherently problematic. What undermines performance isn’t the climate…
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5 Cold Weather Concrete Myths Debunked
As temperatures drop, concrete contractors face a familiar dilemma: push through winter or shut down until spring. For decades, cold weather has carried an aura of risks like delayed set times, weak early strength, increased cracking, and scaling. But the truth is that cold-weather concreting is not inherently problematic. What undermines performance isn’t the climate…