Construction
How Contractors Can Use Technology in Risk Management
The construction industry is currently undergoing a huge transformation parallel with the explosion of new technology for job sites. Such new technology can improve risk management in construction projects for job site managers. According to a recent study conducted by Dodge Data Analytics in partnership with Triax Technologies Inc., contractors can benefit from technological advancements…
Read MoreA Decade of New York City’s Construction Boom
Over the past 10 years, the five boroughs of New York City have recovered from the recession, two major hurricanes, and on the brink of 2020, reached a 25-year milestone in construction spending. At the dawn of the decade, the city of over 8 million stories had nowhere to go but up in residential construction.…
Read MoreTaking Risks to Innovate in Construction Project Management
Nowadays, “innovation” is a trendy word used by professionals and companies to set themselves apart from their competition. Though it’s a popular word to gain business from prospective clients and customers, many struggle to actually innovate as it also involves taking risks. In construction risk management, your career is filled with risks as you take…
Read MoreWhat It Takes to Become a Construction Worker
Construction workers build our future – they build roads, schools, community centers, corporate building, and so much more. There are so many possibilities to further their career later down the line if they wish to as well. But first, you need to become a construction worker as long as you have the will and commitment…
Read MoreThe Job of a Safety Manager in Construction
Construction safety managers are crucial in making sure the site is safe and that your workers are protected from possible injuries. Working with OSHA guidelines, a site safety manager should also be available on-site to help if there is an accident.
Read MoreStates with the Most Construction Jobs
The demand for construction workers is growing in many states, and construction growth by state shows no signs of slowing for many growing areas. At The Safety Group, we offer construction industry training, OSHA training, and NYC DOB training. As educational and safety compliance leaders in the construction industry, we stay on top of industry…
Read MoreHighest Paying Construction Jobs
When looking for the best construction jobs, the construction worker salary or hourly wages are always a big consideration in career path choice. At The Safety Group, we offer construction safety training, OSHA certifications, construction safety consulting, and additional construction industry services to assist employees, supervisors, and managers in this field.
Read MoreTips for Avoiding Fall Hazards in Construction
Fall hazards are the deadliest and most commonly cited OSHA violations, with falls accounting for over 39% of 2017’s fatal construction accidents and taking the top spot of OSHA citations for violation of safety practices in the same year.1 Fall protection on sites can help workers avoid this leading fatality on OSHA’s construction hazards list,…
Read MoreMost Dangerous Construction Sites in NYC
In a city that never sleeps with a skyline that’s constantly changing, construction safety is more important than ever before. NYC doesn’t have the best record for construction site safety, which is why NYC construction safety requirements are constantly changing and improving. Still, statistics show that construction is one of the most dangerous jobs in…
Read MoreThe Rise of Addiction in the Construction Industry
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration reports that of the millions of Americans who struggle with alcohol or substance abuse, those in the construction industry make up 16.5% of alcoholics nationwide and 11.6% of drug addicts nationwide.1 It’s a silent problem that supervisors, workers, and managers often turn a blind eye to. But…
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