Managing Risk in PPE
When it comes to PPE, construction workers should be covered head to toe. Injuries and illnesses continue to plague the construction industry each year. With one in five worker deaths in the United States last year attributed to the industry, the right personal protective equipment (PPE) is a line of defense that is required and crucial to protect […]
Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) in Construction
I know we are going back to the basics but our teams need to be reminded of the little things that could save a big thing. A plethora of options are available when it comes to personal protective equipment (PPE). Here’s how America’s Safest Companies choose which PPE to purchase. Hats, gloves, fall arrest systems, […]
Fungus may help concrete self-repair
Brief: • Researchers at Binghamton University-State University of New York and Rutgers University have developed a self-healing fungi concrete that could help permanently repair cracks, according to Science Daily. • The team of researchers found that when the fungus Trichoderma reesei is mixed with concrete it will lie dormant until the first crack appears. As […]
What is my business worth?
People have a tendency to overvalue things that they own. We are all guilty. But for a business owner, they must ask this question during the business planning process: “What is my company worth?” I see business owners overvalue when it is time to exit or in perpetuation planning. I have heard one say, “I […]
The Hush Hush In Business
My grandfather who founded ZORN had an old saying that has stuck with me since childhood and makes me think of him when I hear someone repeat it. He would say, “son there are two things you can count on as you get older, death and taxes.” The news has been filled with information around […]
How to Speed Up Construction Training
Many view construction training as an unproductive but necessary evil. Not true. The Construction Industry Institute found that productivity increases by 11 percent for every one percent of project labor budget invested in training. Every construction worker—from the green rookie to the seasoned veteran—can benefit from some level of construction training on the jobsite. The trick […]
Gradall intros Discovery Series excavators designed for emergency cleanup
Gradall says it has come up with a low-cost solution for local and state governments facing emergency cleanup, such as occurred with last year’s string of devastating hurricanes. The company’s Discovery Series excavators were used during storm recovery on the Gulf Coast and in the Bahamas and Caribbean, a news release says. They can travel […]
‘Reskilling crisis’ emerging as 1.4M US jobs face technology disruption
Brief: • Rising technologies and socio-economic forces are expected to disrupt 1.4 million jobs in the U.S. between now and 2026, according to a report from the World Economic Forum. The report analyzed 1,000 U.S. jobs, which account for 96% of national employment. • Referred to as a “reskilling crisis,” only 2% of workers could transition […]
5 Trends Shaping Offsite Construction
Warehouse Construction Boom
Overview: • The warehouse sector will achieve a net absorption of 655 million square feet between 2017 and 2019, according to Cushman & Wakefield’s latest North American Industrial Forecast Report. Such activity will be second only to the 833 million square feet seen between 2014 and 2016. • Cushman & Wakefield’s findings are based on […]