In construction, there can be a disconnect between safety culture, companies’ stated commitment to safety and the safety climate—the ‘shared perceptions’ about whether safety policies and procedures should be followed
Johns Thomas Vellikara began his construction career in his native India; now, nearing completion of his master’s degree in the US, he’s determined to take the industry to new heights
Jacqueline Chen, a civil engineering student at the University of Southern California, wants to work in the industry thanks to its continuing embrace of innovative technology
The North Carolina-based family-owned contractor credits its successful business expansion to a people-centric approach
A former team sports doctor, the chiropractic physician has emerged as the go-to provider for Chicago-area construction workers looking to avoid long-term injuries from arduous jobsite work
Just like professional athletes, construction workers would be wise to start each shift with a simple round of stretching. Here’s how—and why—such stretch-and-flex programs are a must on any jobsite
Rodrigo d’Escoto didn’t know anything about windows—or the construction business—when he first hustled his way to building Reflection Window + Wall, now a multinational enterprise generating hundreds of millions of dollars in annual revenues
Hank McCullough made just $2,500 when he built his first house; now, after some shrewd moves and a popular TV show, the contractor says he’s busier than ever
Started as a small, husband-and-wife business in the 1970s, the company now manages some 2.2 million square feet of commercial properties across the greater South Dakota region; here’s how the family enterprise is planning for its third generation of owners
Sav Mor Mechanical, a $45 million HVAC business on Long Island, has succeeded in large part because of its family ownership structure; here’s how it goes about enticing future family members to take over the business
Josh Thompson bootstrapped a window-washing business with just $800; now, as that company has grown into a full-fledged family enterprise, Thompson has larger ambitions
Many family-run construction businesses have unique challenges to consider when it comes to planning for the future. Here’s what those owners need to know
Pay practices are arguably more important than ever, thanks to a tight labor market and an increasing focus on equal pay for equal work. Here’s what construction firms need to know
Having leadership-ready employees primed for promotion is crucial for construction firms—here’s how to make that happen
Hope Renovations provides training for underemployed women—and its graduates are already landing jobs with builders and remodelers
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