Category: safety
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Bridging the Labor Gap With Better Jobsite Culture
The construction industry is still grappling with a widespread labor shortage. Contractors across the country are finding it increasingly difficult to bring in and keep skilled workers. Beyond demographics and shifting interests, it’s experiences on the jobsite that increasingly influence who remains in the industry and who decides to leave. In light of this, more…
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Modern Construction Creates Safer, More Efficient Spaces
How modern construction techniques are shaping safer and more efficient spaces is a question many in the industry are asking. Innovations like modular construction, underground building, and robotics are reducing construction times, enhancing safety, and promoting sustainability. This article will delve into how these advancements are changing the landscape of construction. Innovation in Temporary and…
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Willo Debuts Wedge Slim™ Lock for Jail & Prison Projects
Willo Products Company LLC, the trusted leader in the design, engineering, and sale of innovative detention locking systems, today announced the launch of the Wedge Slim™, an advanced swinging-door locking system designed to be specified and installed into new jail and prison builds. Building on the legacy of the original Willo Wedge®, a widely deployed…
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Why Fire Detection Is Critical for Business Safety
The Indispensable Role of a Fire Alarm System A fire alarm system is more than just equipment; it’s a cornerstone of safety and operational stability. It’s about protecting what matters most. Think of it as an investment, not an expense. A good system can save lives and prevent major financial losses. It’s a critical part…
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Post-Construction Cleaning: A Critical Phase for Success
Commercial construction projects represent significant investments, often running into millions of dollars and spanning months or years of development. Yet one of the most critical phases, post-construction cleaning, frequently receives insufficient attention during project planning. This oversight can lead to delayed occupancy, increased costs, and compromised safety standards that ultimately impact a project’s success. The…
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Lawn Equipment Safety: 6 Common Risks and How to Avoid Them
If you’re doing construction renovations, you’re probably doing it to make the building look more attractive. But in order to do so, you also need to take care of the landscape – starting with the lawn. String trimmers and mowers make yard work faster and easier, but if they aren’t used properly, they can also…
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Key Takeaways from the 2025 NAPA Mid-Year Conference in Louisville
As I write this, I just got back from Louisville, Kentucky, and while the bourbon down there flows as freely as a McDonald’s soda fountain—the conversations, ideas, and industry insights at the NAPA Mid-Year Meeting were just as prevalent. As someone who’s spent time in the trenches with the commercial pavement maintenance professionals, I’ll be…
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Poettker Industrial Achieves the Ameren Eagle Award
Poettker Industrial Services, a woman-owned business specializing in utility construction, won the prestigious Ameren Eagle and Best In Class-High Volume Awards, recognizing the company’s outstanding performance in safety, execution, leadership and commitment on its 86 projects for Ameren in 2024. “Ameren is one of Poettker Industrial’s key accounts, so winning their distinguished Ameren Eagle and…
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How Workplace Safety Impacts Construction Site Liability
In construction, every task involves risk, from lifting heavy materials to operating machinery. Employees face hazards that can lead to serious injuries or even death. When safety measures are ignored, legal consequences often follow. Companies may be held responsible, and injured employees could face long recovery periods without support. The good news is? Understanding how…
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#PPEthatfits: AtkinsRéalis introduces inclusive hard hat
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in #PPEthatfits, AtkinsRéalis, CIOB, diversity, Featured, Hard hats, health and safety, inclusion, MSA, People, PPE, safetyJames Butler, managing director for project and programme services at AtkinsRéalis, said: “If we want to create construction sites that welcome all people, we have to remove as many barriers as we can to attract more people from all backgrounds into the sector, and make it as easy as possible for everyone to perform their…