Why Is There A Labor Shortage Now?
Industry consultants for years have warned of this coming situation. A cultural change in the emphasis on education combined with the aging of the workforce foreshadowed not only a decline in workers but a decline in experienced workers. Brad Humphrey, Pinnacle Development Group, identifies several reasons that contribute to the current labor shortage, including: A […]
Subcontractors Safety Responsibilities
Apart from the owner and general contractor of a construction site, the subcontractor is also held accountable for the safety of employees on a work site. The following are some of the safety responsibilities that fall under the subcontractor at a work site. The subcontractor needs to comply with all applicable laws, including legally binding […]
OSHA 300 Log Requirements
Under the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, the US Congress also established the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). The organization was established mainly to ensure safe working conditions for employees of a construction site. This is achieved by setting and enforcing certain safety standards that all owners and general contractors have to […]
Single Point Purchasing Is Key To Supplier Pricing
Single Point Purchasing As contractors grow, it often becomes the standard operating procedure to issue credit cards, or make company accounts accessible to a number of key field employees. While this practice may be a necessary evil to avoid costly delays in emergencies, it ought to be well understood that emergencies are the ONLY time this practice […]
Eye Safety: The Dangers Of Unprotected Eyes
Eye Safety Accidents can happen on any job-site, at any time, but injuries to the eyes or face can cause pain and long-term damage. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration,“Thousands of people are blinded each year from work-related eye injuries that could have been prevented with the proper selection and use of eye and […]
When To Rent And When To Buy?
Equipment: Rent or Buy One of the greatest expenses for contractors is the cost of equipment. For some specialized jobs, a particular tool may only be needed once but it may be vital to the completion of the project. Other equipment is required for almost every job and will see much more wear and tear. With […]
How Safety Equipment Benefits Your Construction Business
Contractor Safety Tips Working in the contracting business comes with risks and challenges. According to the United States Department of Labor approximately 4,379 workers were fatally injured in the line of work in 2015. Of that number 21.4 % were in the construction industry. Several thousand more suffer nonfatal injuries every year. Even with the […]
Five Ways To Prevent Contractor Accidents
Accidents are not just inconvenient, they cost time, money, and customer confidence, as well as compromising the safety of everyone on a project. Fortunately, most accidents are preventable. Following the general safety tips outlined below can help prevent most common accidents. Be Aware of Your Surroundings: Before beginning work and as often as possible during the […]
5 ESSENTIAL AND EFFECTIVE TIPS FOR CONTRACTORS
Effective time management is key for contractors to handle multiple tasks and projects effectively.
4 Time Management Tips For Contractors
Time management is crucial to the success of a contractor. Cost overruns and missed deadlines hit your customer in their pocketbook, but they also damage your relationship with that customer and can tarnish the reputation of your business. Here are a few time management tools to help you avoid this situation. 1. Enhance Communication During […]
