Tag: contractor
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HS2 contractor invests in local talent
The HS2 project is welcoming West Midlands university students onto a paid placement programme during the summer holidays. Now in its fourth year, the eight-week ‘earn and learn’ programme forms part of a wider drive to retain local talent by giving students an insight into future career opportunities in their community. The summer scheme is…
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6 Tips to Choose the Perfect Contractor for Your Roof Installation
The process of selecting the right person to install the roof is an important step, and this will determine the life and quality of your home. The process does not only involve comparing quotes, but it also involves knowledge of who can provide reliability, skill, and protection. When choosing a roofing company, it is always…
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Beat the Heat: OSHA-Backed Heat Safety Strategies Every Contractor Should Use
Extreme heat is the leading cause of weather-related work fatalities in the United States, with construction workers accounting for more than a third of all heat-related deaths. As average daily temperatures continue to rise, it’s critical to protect workers from extreme heat and heat-related risks. Understanding Heat Stress and Heat-related Illnesses Outdoor workers, especially those…
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Why Hire a Commercial Contractor for Lava Rock Walls in Oahu
Every expert would agree that building a lava rock wall in Oahu isn’t a casual backyard upgrade, because in all honesty, it’s not something you want to wing with a YouTube tutorial and a free weekend. Lava rock wall construction in Hawaii may look natural and timeless but working with it is anything but simple.…
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Contractor and roofing firm fined after worker injured in fall from height
Roofrite (Shropshire) Ltd, of Atcham Business Park, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, pleaded guilty to breaching three charges of Regulation 6(3) of the Work at Height Regulations 2005 and was fined £8,000. It was ordered to pay costs of £2,990 at a hearing at Kidderminster Magistrates’ Court on 19 May 2025. View the original article and our Inspiration…
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Choosing the Right Floor Tile Contractor in Seattle: 5 Key Tips
When it comes to home renovations, choosing the right contractor can make or break your project – especially when it involves tile flooring. From bathrooms and kitchens to entryways and living areas, tile installation requires precision, experience, and a strong eye for detail. If you’re searching for a floor tile contractor in Seattle area, here…
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Chelsea Launches Contractor Program for Everlast® Siding
Chelsea Building Products, manufacturer of Everlast® advanced composite siding, is empowering contractors with new tools as it launches its new Everlast Advantage™ contractor program. The initiative includes training, support, and rewards for contractors selling and installing Everlast siding in the United States. The Everlast Advantage™ contractor program offers virtual and hands-on training on Everlast siding…
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Concrete Contractor 2025 Top Products Award Winners
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in Buggies, Coatings & Sealants, Colors & Stains, Concrete Accessories, Concrete Contractor Top Products, Concrete Equipment & Products, Concrete Hand Tools, Concrete Materials, Concrete Mixers, Concrete Pavers, Construction, Conveyors & Misc. Placing, Curbers, Decorative Concrete, Electric Tools & Accessories, Featured, Flatwork Accessories, Floor Polisher, Misc. Hand Tools, Polishing Materials & Equipment, Portable Lighting, Rammers/Tampers, Rebar Accessories & Equipment, Repair & Rehabilitation Products, Saws – Other, Screeds, Technology & Services, Telescopic Handler, Waterproofing, Worksite EquipmentConcrete Contractor’s Top Products award recognizes the innovative products, tools, machines, solutions, and equipment designed for the concrete contractor. Winners of the Concrete Contractor Top Product Award are designed to both help overcome the challenges contractors face daily but do so with innovative ideas and ingenuity setting contractors up for success in the years to come. Congratulations…
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Digital Construction Awards 2025: Digital Contractor of the Year shortlist
The Digital Construction Awards attracted 170-plus entries this year, 85 of which have been shortlisted. Here, we detail the finalists for the Digital Contractor of the Year award. This category recognises the contractor – main contractor or specialist – that has demonstrated excellence and transformed their business through the adoption of digital methodologies and technologies.…
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DOL orders staff not to enforce Biden-era independent contractor rule
Listen to the article 3 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: Field staff for the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division will not apply the agency’s 2024 independent contractor rule in their enforcement of the Fair Labor Standards Act, a DOL bulletin announced Thursday.…