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How to Prevent Construction Hazards on Your Job Site
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ most recent Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries, construction is one of the industries with the highest number of fatal injuries. Construction is a dangerous industry to work in, with workers at risk due to falling objects, heights, hazardous chemicals, noise-induced hearing damage,

3 Tips for Efficiently Tracking Construction Phases
Construction projects can often be large and complex, making tracking construction phases all the more important. It’s not uncommon for projects to exceed their expected deadlines, and inaccurate time estimation and phase tracking can significantly contribute to this.
Some construction firms have made use of phase tracking tools to increase

What New York’s Wage Theft Law Means for the Construction Industry
New York Senate Bill 2766-C, passed by Governor Kathy Hochul in September 2021, would hold construction contractors liable for all claims under Section 198(e) of the New York Labor Law (NYLL), with joint-employer status automatically imposed on general contractors and subcontractors.
You may be wondering: how does this wage theft

5 Top Construction Certifications For Career Advancement
While construction certifications are not a hard requirement for working in the construction industry (an apprenticeship is usually enough to get your foot in the door), proper education and training are prerequisites for most specialized positions.
If you already work in construction, you may be looking to move up. It

How to Improve Construction Site Security Through Technology
Technology is developed to innovate and simplify several spheres of human living and working, and the construction industry has not been exempt from this. Technologies in the past few decades have sprung up to not only streamline operations and make overseeing projects easier, but also improve construction site security to

How to Prevent Buddy Punching On Your Construction Site
As harmless as it may seem in the moment, buddy punching (especially when done regularly) can have significant long-term financial consequences, costing your company hundreds to thousands of dollars per year.
Time theft is a prevalent issue across all industries, but is especially damaging to construction companies within an industry

10 Measures to Prevent Construction Site Theft
Resolving the problem of construction theft has proven to be a frustrating task for many construction companies, but it’s all the more important with how many tools, materials, and equipment are kept on site. Accordingly, the construction industry suffers from $1 billion of lost revenue annually due to theft.
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3 Tips for Dealing With the Construction Labor Shortage
As the demand for housing and commercial properties increases, the labor shortage in the construction industry is ever more apparent.
The construction industry has been grappling with a labor shortage problem for over a decade. Still, as the number of projects increases across all states every year, companies are struggling

What is the Role of Construction HR?
HR plays a vital role in the construction industry. Construction HR can encourage productivity in the workforce and ensure quality work for all projects. Here are the responsibilities of HR in construction, and how you can use technologies like the SmartBarrel device to streamline operations.