Struck-by incidents, also known as falling objects injuries, occur when a moving object, including tools, equipment and debris, strikes a worker. These struck-by hazards, which can roll, fall or swing from heights, are one of the leading causes of injuries and death on job sites, especially construction sites. With proper safety training, safety protocols and Read More »
Blog Category: Industry Insights
Top Things to Look for When Choosing a Commercial Building Contractor
Many considerations go into finding the right building contractor. Do they understand your vision for the building? Will they be able to meet your deadlines and effectively communicate with you throughout the process? To help you make an informed decision, we’ve gathered the top things you should look for in a commercial building contractor. Safety Read More »
COVID-19 Recovery: How Mobile Offices Played a Key Role
Over the past two years of COVID-19, temporary buildings, including mobile offices, helped industries across the U.S. and Canada quickly respond to changing pandemic needs. From the healthcare industry to professional sports, mobile offices provided the temporary space needed to keep workers safe and operations running. Now headed into year three of the pandemic, mobile Read More »
Top Construction Trends to Look For in 2022
In 2021, the construction industry faced many challenges. Labor shortages, two highly transmissible COVID-19 variants and supply chain issues all contributed to delayed projects and overall industry decline. However, despite last year’s setbacks, 2022 is predicted to be a positive year for construction, according to 91% of engineering and construction respondents in a recent industry Read More »
How Holiday Retail is Mitigating Supply Chain Issues
Ahead of big holiday shopping in the U.S. and Canada, retailers have braced for another challenging season amid ongoing supply chain issues. To help you navigate these challenges, we’ve analyzed the top supply chain problems impacting retail and tips for how to mitigate them. Supply Chain Impact on Retail The breakdown of the global supply Read More »
Top 10 OSHA Construction Violations of 2021
Each year the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) releases its list of the top construction violations. To help you keep your eye on the biggest safety risks, we’ve compiled the top 10 and what you can do to prevent these from happening at your job site. 1. Fall Protection By far, the most cited Read More »