What Employers Want in a Construction Project Manager
Construction project managers are in high demand at the moment. If you’re thinking of becoming one, what skills and traits will you need? We talked with Brian Binke, president and...
[VIDEO] How to Choose the Right Gloves for the Job
When choosing PPE for your hands, make sure the glove fits the task like…a glove. Depending on the work you’re doing, you may need gloves that are resistant to abrasions, cuts...
5 Smartphone Apps for Construction Field Managers
It’s true what they say: There’s an app for almost everything. Check out five that act as useful tools or provide a productive way to pass a few minutes. Air Measure Ask...
Tips for Cleaning and Storing Your Power Tools
Power tools will serve you better and longer if you take good care of them. Dust and grime can affect their performance. Here’s the basic procedure to follow: Wipe the tool clean...
3 of the Best Ways to Reduce Change Orders
Most construction projects will require change orders at some point. But too many change orders, which can run into the hundreds on some jobs, can wreak havoc on the schedule and...
The Next Big Step in Safety: Prevention Through Design (PtD)
Some general contractors may not recognize the term Prevention through Design (PtD), but many are adopting practices associated with it, according to a recently released report on...
Using Drones to Manage Your Jobsite from 300 Feet in the Air
2018 is the year drone use will take off for real among building contractors, predicts Helge Jacobsen , United Rentals’ vice president for operations excellence and general manager...
4 Transportation Megaprojects to Watch in 2018
Although ongoing transportation megaprojects have hit plenty of obstacles, several are on the books for 2018. Here are a few notable ones to watch: Alaskan Way Viaduct A $3 billion...
Report: Are Too Many Architects Ignoring Construction Safety?
Before finishing a schematic design, architects are more likely to consider the operational safety of a building than the safety of the workers constructing it. And that’s...
A Toy for Every Girl and Boy
For many families, the holidays are a time of joy, and of course, presents. But for others, the season can be a reminder of how much they don’t have. In 2017, United Rentals held...
