Common Construction Industry Myths
The construction industry is made up of so many small parts, regulations, jobs, and practices that it’s no wonder there is a lot of misinformation out there about it. Sometimes the construction industry does not get the recognition it deserves due to myths and falsities, which unfortunately means that many hardworking individuals out there are […]
Technology You Need to Start Taking Advantage Of
One of the ways the construction industry wants to thrive is to continually improve its jobsite efficiency. The more efficient the job is, the quicker it can get done and still produce the same quality work. Now in this day and age of advancing technologies, it is possible. Using mobile technology for construction has been […]
How to Use and Organize your Data Properly
Creating, compiling, and manipulating data and files can turn into a tricky process if you are not organized and sorting that data properly. In order to get the most out of the way you use your data, you need to ensure you are practicing proper organization. Losing and misunderstanding or misinterpreting data is often the […]
How Software is Making Workplaces Safer
Workplace safety is always the number one priority of any company. Safety in the workplace is paramount because no matter what the business, the safety and wellbeing of your employees always comes first. Also, if employees do not feel safe while doing their jobs, productivity is slowed down greatly and a company’s bottom line will […]
Why Pen and Paper are Being Replaced with Software
With the rise in technology and the advancement in handheld smartphones, it should come as no surprise that the use of pen and paper is diminishing. After all, why use pen and paper when you can type everything up on a tablet? The same process applies to software. In businesses, pen and paper are slowly […]
Is Your Asset Inventory Control Causing Problems?
When your asset inventory control methods are out of date, disorganization, poor security, lost or stolen assets, tax code violations, compliance fines, and other issues can occur. Switching to the right technology to control asset inventory can help improve business practices and your bottom line. Here are some of the common problems that occur when […]
How Custom Safety Management Software Benefits Your Business
Safety Management can be quantified through metrics like Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) and Days Away, Restricted, Transfer (DART) to determine performance over time or performance relative to peers. Bid requirements, OSHA inspections, insurance premiums and other important business decisions are impacted by these metrics. The calculation, reporting and posting of safety performance via OSHA […]
Don’t Make this Common Mistake When Implementing a Behavior-Based Safety Program
Behavior-based safety done right can be very effective at helping you discover what’s wrong with an organization, find the core organizational causes of risk…Done wrong, it can be used to mask organizational and management failures. Larry Hansen, CSP, ARM, author and principal of L2H Speaking of Safety Inc., EHS Today Behaviours are a key component of […]
What are the Latest Oil and Gas Technology Trends?
While 2016 was known as the year of “tough decisions” for oil and gas, 2017 is being called the “year of recovery”. The role that technology will play in 2017 is an important one. In 2017 a major trend in oil and gas is a focus on technologies that reduce costs while increasing productivity and […]
6 Ways to Improve Your Construction Compliance
Regulatory compliance represents a major challenge for the construction industry: there is no choice to comply because it is the law. The construction industry faces tough penalties for non-compliance with increasing fines. In 2016 OSHA’s approved budget allows it to increase the maximum limit for fines by 80 percent It is up to construction firms […]
