Construction Skilled Labor Shortages The good news: the construction economy continues to show signs of recovery. After losing nearly 2.3 million jobs during the recession, an Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) survey reports that 86% of companies plan to hire in 2014.* The problem: trade workers with the right skills and capabilities for the […]
How to Onboard Construction Workers Promoting a safe workforce can begin long before new construction workers arrive for their first day on the jobsite. Having a formal hiring and onboarding process can help ensure that employees are properly trained to perform their required duties safely. Here’s a look at how workplace safety has improved in recent years, […]
Contractor Controlled Insurance Programs (CCIP) (How Construction Companies Are Simplifying And Saving on Insurance Costs) Large construction projects are daunting even for the most experienced contractors. No matter how much you focus on safety and loss control, accidents can—and will—happen. One of your biggest concerns is making sure that everyone working on the project is […]
Finding the Best Builders’ Risk Insurance (Because coverage for your project should be the first thing you do) Whether you’re building a breathtaking skyscraper or a strip mall, every project faces the same kind of problems that can hold up construction. Finishing on time and on budget will keep you and your clients happy. Being […]
Finding the Best Contractor Equipment Insurance (Because construction projects come equipped with dangerous toys) A day on the job for a contractor isn’t child’s play. It involves the use of heavy equipment and potentially dangerous machinery. Daily jobs include a high margin for error, and mistakes could be disastrous and extremely costly. Equipment that needs […]
Should You Use Commercial Drones at Your Construction Site? Commercial drones and unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) have quickly become a pretty common sight on many construction sites in the United States – and for good reason. The benefits they can provide are vast – ranging from monitoring projects for employee safety reasons, surveying large sites, […]
