Roofing leaders continue to be scrutinized for workplace injuries from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, but better education of employees should be the focus, writes Melissa Miller. Specifically, shortcuts workers take on the job tend to lead to high-risk … Continue reading
Women could be the answer to the construction industry’s ongoing labor woes, but Katrina Kersch, chief operations officer at the National Center for Construction Education and Research, says no clear path exists for women to enter the industry, as many … Continue reading
The Dodge Momentum Index increased 1.3% in August, marking the fifth consecutive month the index has increased. The increase follows a 1.7% increase in institutional planning in July and a 1% increase in commercial planning, with 14 projects valued at … Continue reading
Beginning in 2016, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will require states to evaluate the risks climate change poses to their communities to gain access to millions of dollars of disaster preparedness funding, according to www.bdcnetwork.com. The goal is for … Continue reading
Construction employers added 45,000 jobs in April, helping to fuel U.S. employment growth and push the country’s unemployment to its lowest level since May 2008, according to www.constructiondive.com. April was the best month for construction employment since January 2014, and … Continue reading
Structural inspections have been required for old buildings and those with flat roofs in Danbury, Conn., to reduce the risk of cave-ins caused by snow build up from storms. “There’s a snow test they can do, they can figure out … Continue reading
As winter weather continues to pummel the U.S., it is helpful to review Chicago-based CNA’s tips to protect against the risks of excessive snow buildup. Snow accumulation quickly can reach critical limits, resulting in a partial or complete structural collapse. … Continue reading
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a proposed rule to extend the compliance date for the crane operator certification requirement by three years to Nov. 10, 2017. The proposal also would extend to the same date the … Continue reading
Dull, cracked or bubbled roof shingles are signs that a roof needs to be replaced, writes Mark Huffman. Estimates for re-shingling work should include costs for removal and disposal of the old shingles, Huffman notes. http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news/when-is-it-time-to-replace-your-roof-031413.html ConsumerAffairs.com (3/14)
GAF, North America’s largest roofing manufacturer, today announced plans to open a combined polyisocyanurate (ISO) and thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) manufacturing facility in Cedar City, Utah. The opening of this plant is expected to result in at least 50 new jobs. … Continue reading
