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From Sci-Fi to Jobsite: Wearable Exoskeletons Are Protecting Today’s Workers

Wearable exoskeletons, once a sci-fi concept, are now actively improving safety and reducing physical strain on construction sites. These devices, both passive and powered, are being adopted to prevent injuries, enhance productivity, and support workers in physically demanding tasks like overhead work and heavy lifting.

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13 FACTORS: Supporting Holistically Healthy Workers and Workplaces

Strong leadership, psychological safety, and work-life balance are just a few of the 13 factors that contribute to a holistically healthy workforce. By addressing these interconnected elements—ranging from clear communication to recognition and inclusion—organizations can create environments where workers thrive both mentally and physically. This approach not only boosts individual well-being but also enhances team performance and jobsite safety.

From Union Operator to Business Owner: Overcoming Fear & Past Failures with Zach Taylor

Starting a business in construction isn’t easy—especially when fear and past failures stand in the way. Zach Taylor shares how he’s navigating those challenges while balancing union work and building his own excavation company. His story is a raw look at risk, resilience, and the drive to make job sites safer.

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Field Guide to Equipment Refueling: Best Practices for Safety and Efficiency

Refueling construction equipment may seem routine, but it requires careful attention to safety and efficiency to prevent accidents and downtime. This field guide provides essential best practices, from proper fuel storage to personal protective equipment, ensuring a smooth and hazard-free refueling process. By following these guidelines, contractors and workers can optimize operations while minimizing risks on the job site.

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Nighttime paving Safety Tips

Paving at night can be a challenging task, but with the right safety measures, contractors and construction workers can ensure a smooth and safe operation. Working in low-light conditions requires extra precautions to protect everyone on the job site. Here are some essential nighttime paving safety tips that you can start using immediately.

Recruit and Retain

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Seasonal Labor: Pros for Construction Businesses

Seasonal labor is becoming a vital solution for construction companies facing workforce shortages. This article explores the benefits of hiring temporary workers, from immediate availability to specialized skills, while also addressing safety and quality concerns.

Career Paths in Construction: Opportunities Beyond the Job Site

There’s a growing need for professionals in off-site roles that support and enhance field operations. For those in the construction industry who are seeking a change of pace, or who want to leverage their experience in new ways, opportunities abound beyond the job site.

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Preparing The Next Generation: High School Training Programs For The Trades

Employment in construction and extraction occupations is expected to grow faster than average from 2023 to 2033, with about 663,500 job openings each year due to growth and worker replacement. High school training programs that introduce students to these industries at an earlier stage are a vital part of addressing this workforce gap.

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How to Improve Onboarding Practices to Enhance Culture and Reduce Turnover in Construction

We've seen companies that extend their onboarding process experience lower turnover rates. New employees feel more supported and confident in their roles, which translates into higher productivity and job satisfaction.

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Hiring Our Heroes: Military Vets Could Be The Answer To Your Construction Staffing Challenges

Military veterans are a segment of the labor force that deserves attention. Vets currently make up about 5.3% of the construction workforce and each year approximately 200,000 vets transition out of the military. Those construction firms that have been successful in recruiting and retaining veterans say attributes such as leadership, reliability and accountability, attention to detail, adaptability and team focus, make them great hires.

Leadership

Buy Back Your Time For Business Growth with Trent Harris

Trent Harris shares how he scaled his construction business, Blue Collar Contractors, by embracing delegation, trusting his team, and taking strategic risks. His journey highlights the mindset shift from micromanagement to leadership, offering insights into managing growth, overhead, and multiple ventures.

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5 Essential Questions Every Quality Control Plan Must Answer

A robust quality control (QC) plan is not only vital for ensuring construction standards and minimizing costly errors, but it's also a contractual and regulatory necessity for most large-scale projects. Learn about five key questions every QC plan must address to ensure clarity, accountability, and compliance throughout the construction process

What It Really Takes to Grow an Asphalt Business—From Someone Who Did It

We have clear processes for everything—from answering calls to quoting jobs to final invoicing. If you build systems, you reduce stress and set yourself up to scale.

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Jobsite Meetings That Actually Work: 3 Experts Share Their Secrets

The first step in conducting an effective meeting is to create and distribute the agenda in advance, says Brad O'Neill of Dick Anderson Construction based in Helena, Montana. O’Neill was a field superintendent for 18 years before he became the company’s education specialist teaching in-house apprenticeship classes, assisting in recruitment, and helping to develop and deliver trainings.

Trey Bohannan’s Straight Up Truths About Running a Construction Business

Struggling to scale your excavation business? Trey Bohannan, President of Design One Contracting the most-viewed construction podcast guest of 2024, returns to reveal the exact steps he took to go from small residential jobs to landing major commercial projects – and how you can do it too. Trey shares his unfiltered, no-BS approach to growth, including the crucial "lucky phone call" that changed everything, how to navigate the pitfalls of commercial work, and why maintaining your core values is the ultimate key to success.

TAKING WORKFORCE TO THE NEXT LEVEL

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Development

From Sci-Fi to Jobsite: Wearable Exoskeletons Are Protecting Today’s Workers

13 FACTORS: Supporting Holistically Healthy Workers and Workplaces

From Union Operator to Business Owner: Overcoming Fear & Past Failures with Zach Taylor

Field Guide to Equipment Refueling: Best Practices for Safety and Efficiency

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