A career in the construction industry can be a fulfilling experience, particularly if proper education and training is received. Unfortunately, there are some people who work in the plumbing, pipefitting, and HVAC-refrigeration fields that are merely in it for the now, not the future. There is a long-time stigma that these sorts of jobs are merely for those in need of extra money or a stepping stone to something better.
Construction workers frequently work on scaffolding. It is easy to lower one's guard when one becomes familiar with working on scaffolding, but proper precautions are recommended and are required by law. Accidents or fines can delay a project and can disrupt construction workers' salary flow.
Whether the economy is headed toward a recession or in one, as some experts claim, there's no question that the market for contractors of almost all sizes and types has tightened significantly. For many that means tough times. Smart contractors who employ a little knowledge, a few tips, and some patience can survive, and even shine, in the current market.
In this article, you'll discover what it takes to work as a home builder, including what education is needed, what the qualifications and responsibilities are, and what the major home builder organizations are at present.
In this article, you'll discover safety facts about the construction industry, as well as how to take the necessary steps to remain safe on the job, including understanding how to use equipment, locating and marking underground utility conduits, and inspecting any trenches five feet or deeper.
The American construction industry is a dynamic and vibrant segment of the overall economy, responsible for nearly 7% of the nation’s gross domestic product (GDP), directly employing over 5 million people and providing millions of additional support jobs in associated fields. This is due to the fact that for every penny spent on direct construction, another two are spent on indirect expenditures.
Construction engineering is a specialized branch of civil engineering concerned with the planning, design, and management of the construction of vital public infrastructure such as airports, railroads, highways, bridges, dams, and reservoirs.
This is a case about a construction worker who fell and then sued his property owners. While the defendants were held liable, a jury determined that the worker was not entitled to any future damages. Specifically, the jury found the testimony of the plaintiff’s experts lacking and that the pain the plaintiff had been complaining of could not be medically explained.
This is the last in a three-part series on starting and growing your own construction business. Here, we’ll discuss how to start developing and growing your construction company.
I've been really puzzling over the subject of leadership lately — project leadership, to be sure. But I've given it more thought recently after reading in the newspapers about some of the stuff going on in and around the world and considering how that ties in to some of my own projects and job sites. Let me see if I can explain a little bit better what I'm talking about.
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