Preventing Job Site Theft

Theft can happen at any time—this is particularly true in the construction industry, where expensive tools and machinery are often left in plain sight or are easily accessible to criminals. Construction site theft is especially damaging, as the theft of materials and tools can quickly delay a project, sometimes bringing production to a halt. It…

Top 4 Construction Hazards

The construction industry is one of the most hazardous in the United States. Every time you come to work, you are at risk for injury and always need to be cautious! Construction site injuries are caused by these top four hazards: falls, struck-by, caught-in-between and electrocutions. Check out these basic safety tips: Preventing Falls Wear and use…

6 Steps to Protect Your Business from ID Theft

Quite often, data security isn’t a priority to owners of small businesses or those who are self-employed. Although it is important to spend energy trying to grow the business, protecting your data and your clients’ data is extremely important when it comes to keeping your business alive.  Creditcards.com provides 6 practical and affordable steps to…

Avoidable Estimation Mistakes in Construction

Completing projects within budget is a constant challenge for many contractors. Here are five estimating mistakes to be aware of, along with best practices to combat them. Unrealistic expectations—Don’t rely on ideal or worst-case scenarios, which can lead to impractical estimates. Find the middle ground to avoid setting expectations too high and blowing timelines. Flying…

Exercise without Injury

Did you know? According to the Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, exercise can improve your mood, fight chronic diseases, help manage your weight – the list goes on and on. To get the most from your regular workouts and decrease your risk of injury, you must warm-up, cool down and stretch. Warm up…

25 Steps to a Safer Office

It’s fairly obvious that safety and health hazards can exist on worksites filled with heavy machinery and equipment, while a job in a climate-controlled office building would seem less fraught with danger since most of the work tasks are completed while sitting in a chair. However, a surprising number of hazards can be present in…