Business Management

Project Closeout Checklist: How to Prevent Asset Loss and Missing Equipment

By the time a project reaches closeout, most contractors are focused on inspections, punch lists and getting crews onto the next job. As subcontractors demobilize and materials...

Why More Near-Miss Reports Can Be a Good Sign for Jobsite Safety

One of the biggest safety risks isn’t always the hazard that gets reported. It’s the one that never does. A month without any reported near-misses might seem like a sign that a...

Waste Data Can Reveal Hidden Jobsite Problems

Most contractors think about waste when it's time to haul it away. By then, it's easy to see the material that's being discarded, but harder to see the decisions that created it...

What Roadside Inspectors Look for When Your Crane Hits the Highway

As roadside enforcement becomes more technology-driven, contractors and specialized carriers face increasing pressure to prepare for inspections before getting on the highway...

What Rising EPD Demand Means for Your Next Bid

Any bid review will reveal a growing requirement: every load of concrete, ton of rebar and pane of flat glass must be accompanied by a facility-specific, third-Any bid review...

Stop Moving Materials Twice: Smarter Staging for Better Productivity

A delivery arrives on time, but the materials are staged on the opposite side of the jobsite. Before work can begin, those materials been moved twice to make room for another...

Modern Construction Recruiting for a Diverse Workforce

Heavy civil contractors across North America are desperate for talent, but many wait until high school graduation to start recruiting. Amy Henningfield, Director of Workforce...

10 Best States for Construction Jobs

A strong construction job market is about more than hiring numbers. For workers looking to build a long-term career, where they work can influence everything from earning...

Designing Safer Traffic Flow Inside the Work Zone

Most roadway contractors have a detailed traffic plan for the motoring public. Signs, cones and flaggers are carefully placed to comply with the Manual on Uniform Traffic...