Experience, education, and certifications help you hire the right contractors for your commercial building. But have you been able to verify that they have the capabilities to do an outstanding job? Many contractors who are vague about project specifics try to impress businesses with certifications and education. A post on ConstructionDigital.com poses 10 questions…(Read More)
How can your organization economize on worker safety expenses without compromising the well-being of staff and contractors? Investigating alternative purchasing options is one suggestion mentioned in this post on SimplifiedSafety.com. http://simplifiedsafety.com/blog/seven-ways-to-save-on-safety…(Read More)
The U.S. Department of Justice claims the private contractor retained to perform background searches on potential government employees provided phony information. A lawsuit filed this week alleges the firm, USIS, defrauded the government between 2008 and 2012. “USIS management devised and executed a scheme to deliberately circumvent contractually required quality reviews of completed background…(Read More)
Several construction-related jobs are among those listed as the deadliest occupations by the federal government. The U.S. Department of Labor Statistics’ dubious list includes construction workers, roofers, and steel and structural iron workers. http://www.hrmamerica.com/hr-news/10-deadliest-jobs-in-the-usarevealed-17019.aspx…(Read More)
Commercial real estate is a key driver to the success of the world’s premier cities. Jones Lang LaSalle, a global real estate investment firm, finds that Shanghai, London, New York and San Francisco are among the urban areas worldwide that demonstrate the combination of strong short term socio-economic and commercial real estate momentum…(Read More)
Do you need a reality check when it comes to harnessing various construction-related expenses? The last seven decades have seen steady price increases for industry products and services. This article is a good reminder that you may be missing opportunities to save money. Suggestions on managing outside labor costs and the accuracy of estimates…(Read More)
Employers can expect bigger and better lawsuits from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission in 2014. Specifically, the federal agency is looking for patterns of discrimination against pregnant women and people with disabilities. An annual report from Seyfarth Shaw, a management litigation practice, says that while several claims were litigated last year, internal control problems at…(Read More)
Environmentally friendly construction continues to create quite a buzz, but ‘going green’ has also led to misunderstandings and wasted resources. For example, automated systems that save energy and streamline operations don’t always provide properties with ‘smart’ improvements. One misconception: Smart technology only applies to new products. “Some of the smartest building products are not…(Read More)
Top talent with skills in engineering and energy can thank the global economy for the job growth that’s expected this year. Analyst Josh Bersin says 2014 is the “Year of the Employee.” Bersin contends that top talent has the power to exert more control this year, and employers must adapt. “For the first time…(Read More)
As we wind down the year, what’s been nagging at you and draining your energy that has yet to be addressed, tackled, or confronted? What can you do in the coming weeks that will ease the pressure and get you motivated and focused for an amazingly successful 2014? Consider these points: Think about your…(Read More)
