The ABC’s of Fall Prevention
Photos: Malta Dynamics Falls accounted for almost 40 percent of fatalities in construction in 2017, according to OSHA, and failure to provide fall protection remains…
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How To Create Advocates — Not Adversaries
Everyone we come in contact with can either help us achieve our goals, or create obstacles. The outcome is dependent on how we engage with…
How to Prepare Your Company for an Immigration and Customs Enforcement Audit
Although President Trump’s attempts to pass sweeping immigration reform have been largely unsuccessful, since his inauguration there has been a sharp increase in enforcement of…
State Sales Taxes Create Administrative Challenges for Contractors
As most of us know, taxes are among the few certainties we can expect in life. And a look at state laws nationwide indicates that…
Standing Seam Roof Clamp Accommodates Variety of Seam Profiles
Dynamic Fastener offers the Standing Seam Roof Clamp, which is designed for use on a standing seam roof. The DFSSRC-03 installs over the clip on…
Flashing Best Practices
Tips on Installing Roll, Step and Roof-To-Wall Flashing Photo: Atlas Roofing Corporation Flashing plays a critical role in shielding a roof from water damage. Essential…
Five Essential Roofing Contract Provisions
Contracts can either be a roofing contractor’s best friend or worst enemy. It is critical that contractors are aware of the provisions within roofing and…
FEMA’s New Mitigation Program Could Mean Good News for the Construction Industry
Photo: EPDM Roofing Association (ERA) It’s hard to find bipartisan agreement on anything in Washington these days. But the Disaster Recovery and Reform Act (DRRA)…
Mediation, Litigation, and Arbitration … Oh My!
It’s a rare situation in this day and age that a construction contract or subcontract does not contain a dispute resolution clause, particularly the industry…
Inside, Outside
I was first introduced to Malinowski’s hierarchy of needs in college during an introduction to sociology class. I must admit, I wasn’t paying very close…