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Women in Construction (WIC) Week Highlights Role of Women in Construction Industry

Women in Construction (WIC) Week Highlights Role of Women in Construction Industry

Women in Construction (WIC) Week Highlights Role of Women in Construction Industry As the industry labor shortage continues to drag on, many are looking…

admin March 22, 2023
OSHA Citation Changes Target Employers

OSHA Citation Changes Target Employers

OSHA Citation Changes Target Employers OSHA is cracking down on employers who put profit ahead of employee safety. In January, the administration…

admin February 15, 2023
2023 Filing Deadlines for Oregon and Washington Contractors

2023 Filing Deadlines for Oregon and Washington Contractors

2023 Filing Deadlines for Oregon and Washington Contractors With a new year comes new deadlines to file, send, and post forms related to taxes and…

admin February 15, 2023
Networking 101 for Contractors

Networking 101 for Contractors

Networking 101 for Contractors    Group of business partners discussing strategies at meeting in office Does the word …

admin December 13, 2022
How to Use QR Codes in Your Marketing

How to Use QR Codes in Your Marketing

How to Use QR Codes in Your Marketing    QR codes, or quick response codes, are square bar code designs that can b…

admin December 13, 2022
Address Project Theft During National Crime Prevention Month

Address Project Theft During National Crime Prevention Month

Address Project Theft During National Crime Prevention Month The National Crime Prevention Council and McGruff the Crime Dog remind you that October…

admin October 15, 2022
OSHA Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) Changes

OSHA Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) Changes

OSHA Severe Violator Enforcement Program (SVEP) Changes On September 15, 2022, OSHA announced that it was expanding the criteria for placement in…

admin October 15, 2022
October Is National Protect Your Hearing Month

October Is National Protect Your Hearing Month

October Is National Protect Your Hearing Month  In the United States, about 40 million adults aged 20–69 years have noise-induced hearing loss, and…

admin October 11, 2022
Why Small Contractors Need Project Management Software

Why Small Contractors Need Project Management Software

Why Small Contractors Need Project Management Software As a small contractor it’s important to keep costs low. This usually means that you end up working…

admin August 31, 2022
Tips to Prevent Vehicle Theft

Tips to Prevent Vehicle Theft

Tips to Prevent Vehicle Theft For contractors, vehicles are just as important as any other tool. Instead of an inconvenience, having a vehicle stolen threatens…

admin August 25, 2022
Keeping Safe While Working in the Heat

Keeping Safe While Working in the Heat

Keeping Safe While Working in the Heat A handsome engineer or male construction worker in protective clothing and a helmet, is drinking water to quench his thirst…

admin July 21, 2022
Basics of Construction Bonding

Basics of Construction Bonding

Basics of Construction Bonding Basics of Construction Bonding All contractors are required to provide a bond when they apply for a contractor’s license.…

admin May 21, 2022