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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 situations, and company leaders must demonstrate how such risks ultimately delay projects and create injuries, […]

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 vocational programs disproportionately target men. Groups such as the Associated General Contractors of America are […]

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 more than $100 million being planned in August.

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 states to better plan for natural disasters they likely will face. The new requirement will […]

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 unemployment among construction workers fell to its lowest level since 2006. The construction industry added […]

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 how much weight can be held by the roof. If it looks like it’s going […]

Forecast Data as presented by ODU Economists: http://www.odu.edu/forecasting/regional/analysis • Real Gross Regional Product up 2.20% (Historical average for region, 3.10%) • Employment up 1.5%, unemployment rate 5.3% (2013 unemployment rate, 5.9%) • Retail Sales – expected to grow by 3.6% • Tourism – expected to rise 2.4% • Port – general cargo tonnage to gain […]

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. Snow loads also can cause deflection in support members sufficient enough to damage electrical conduits, […]

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 existing phase-in requirement that employers ensure their operators are qualified to operate the equipment. OSHA […]