When working on a construction site, safety should be of the utmost concern. According to the United States Department of Labor, more than 20 percent of worker fatalities in private industries occurred in the construction industry. OSHA further indicates that employers in the United States pay nearly $1 billion per week in direct workers’ compensation
In the past few years, the construction industry has had to begin paying more attention to sustainability. It appears that this will become increasingly more prominent moving forward as well. Proposed Congressional legislation has emphasized sustainability, with bills such as the Green New Deal going as far as proposing the upgrade of every building in
According to information from the Associated General Contractors of America, there are more than 670,000 construction companies in the United States. As a small business owner, it may at times, seem as though you’re a small fish in a vast pond. You may be left continually wondering what you need to do to stand out
One of the most significant problems with the construction industry is that owners are very much stuck in their existing ways and processes. A perfect example of this is seen with the use of paper timesheets. Modern time clock software is available today that can help streamline the payroll process and provide small business owners
A couple of weeks ago, millions of Americans sprung their clocks forward thanks to daylight savings time. This process causes us to lose an hour of sleep each spring. But more and more data is coming out showing just how dangerous daylight savings time can be. Studies show that heart attacks and car accidents rise
As a small business construction owner, you may continually be searching for ways to improve your current business practices. Being proactive and innovative can increase the chances of long-term success, as they’ll allow your company to stand out from local competitors. According to Small Business Trends, about half of small business construction companies will fail
Many small business owners tend to overlook the hiring process. They often want to make sure that they hire employees who are strong, willing, and able. However, your hiring process should be much more in-depth than this. You should want to make sure that you hire employees who are a good fit for your team
Today, more people than ever are accessing the internet. Not only does this allow people to remain connected to one another through social media, but it also influences their buying decisions. Consider information from Hubspot that says 97 percent of individuals search online to find a local business. As a small business owner, it’s critical
Do you need some inspiration for your next project? If so, check out this list of the top twelve construction projects of all time. These feats of engineering are something to which you can aspire. Perhaps one day, your small business will grow to the point that we’ll be writing a blog post about a
You’ve decided to accept the fact that your company’s technology is lacking and that it’s time to modernize your process. So you go to the Google Play or Apple Store and begin browsing the management apps they offer, scrolling aimlessly hoping that one will catch your eye. But, you’re not even sure what you’re looking