Avoid Construction Vibration Damage

Understanding the science behind vibration damage can help construction companies avoid costly, and frequent, construction losses. The cost can be more than financial, putting the reputations of construction companies at risk, as one contractor learned. Vibration from bridge construction activity damaged a house, according to a lawsuit filed by a nearby homeowner. The lawsuit threatened…

7 Daily Habits of Great Leaders

When you think about the accomplishments of great business leaders, the scope of their achievements may seem intimidating. But that doesn’t mean that you can’t learn from them in order to become a better leader yourself. Let’s examine some habits of great business leaders that you can adopt to strengthen your leadership skills. When practiced…

Fatigue: A Job Site Hazard

A recent survey by the National Safety Council found that 69 percent of workers feel fatigued at work, exposing themselves to on-the-job accidents and injuries. The workers facing the most risk of fatigue-related accidents are those who do shift work, particularly in industries like construction. In fact, 100 percent of construction workers surveyed reported experiencing…