Construction Safety Week was created to bring attention to the serious problem associated with workplace injuries and deaths within the construction industry. This year it runs from May 2-6 and occurs alongside the National Safety Stand-Down. This is an annual effort...
Recording keeping might not be the most exciting topic, especially in the world of construction. For business owners and administration, however, it is an important function. Not only are there legal requirements to consider, failing to keep adequate records can lead...
At the end of April, President Biden signed an executive order to establish a $15 per hour minimum wage for federal contractors. Currently the minimum wage for workers affected by this order is $10.95 per hour, with a tipped minimum hourly wage of $7.65. According to...
The pandemic disrupted the economy and changed how many businesses operated. For the construction industry, this has meant a slow down with many projects on hold. As things start to open back up, and with the possibility of a large infrastructure stimulus package on...
Construction safety week runs from May 3 through May 7, but safety is a 24/7 topic for construction companies across the nation. The ultimate goal is to protect the welfare of workers, but promoting safety improves nearly every aspect of a construction business, from...
CalSavers is a mandatory retirement program in the state of California. Passed into law in 2016, the legislation was intended to reduce the looming retirement crisis by helping workers from all industries have access to retirement planning tools. Companies in...