Multistate Construction Industry Companies and COVID

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The Great Lakes State’s increases in coronavirus cases put even greater pressure on construction industry companies. Calculating exposure risks, vaccine policies – the logistics continue to be difficult. Multistate construction companies are facing “a moving target,” says construction industry writer Katie Clarey. Coronavirus liability laws are inconsistent and vary across state borders. Construction Industry Businesses […]

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Project Starter Software for Your Construction Business

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You’ve received a Notice to Proceed. That means your project bid was accepted. Now what? Pype, Inc.* is a software-as-a-service provider and says Autodesk® is your construction business foundation for starting a new project. 5 Steps To Kickoff Construction Business Projects You are excited and maybe a little bit nervous. Well, your client feels the

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Stand Down To Prevent Falls: Construction Safety 2021

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May 3-7, 2021, was the 8th annual National Safety Stand-Down To Prevent Falls in Construction. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) promotes this week to encourage construction safety 24/7 all year, every year. Falls are the greatest challenge to construction safety. Injuries dramatically impact workers’ lives. But families and businesses also suffer when there’s a fall-related accident. Employers

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Construction Industry and American Jobs Plan

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Certified public accountant Erin Roberts says President Biden’s $2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal (American Jobs Plan) won’t penalize most construction industry contractors. In fact, the cash infusion will benefit many. Because the majority of construction firms are “pass-through” (S corporations, sole proprietorships, partnerships) companies, they’re not subject to corporate taxes. How Taxes May Impact Construction Industry Firms

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Women in Construction Making a Positive Difference

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There are 9.9 million men working in the construction industry. There are 1.1 million women in construction. In addition to the disparity of employment, there’s also a difference in the roles men and women in construction have. Most men in construction have jobs in: Construction labor Extraction Finance Maintenance Transportation Women in construction are usually

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Falls Remain Biggest Challenge to Construction Safety

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One new technology is believed to go a long way to increase construction safety. A long way up, that is. Recently, two skyscraper building projects used enhanced cocoon robotic technology to make their projects safer and faster. A “robot” that hydraulically scales the side of a high-rise building drops walkways for workers. As workers complete

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Construction Industry Encouraged to ‘Roll Up Your Sleeves!’

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Among U.S. workforces, the construction industry has the lowest rate of workers willing to be vaccinated. Something we should be asking ourselves is “Why?” It’s demeaning to the construction industry when statistics indicate we are less-educated and therefore make uninformed decisions about COVID-19 vaccination. Many construction workers say they work outside; not in cramped offices where

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