What if a contractor has trained its employees on safety rules and a few workers simply refuse to follow procedures? Is the employer still responsible? As it turns out, this could be considered employee misconduct, which can be used as defense against an OSHA violation.
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This will be no ordinary interest rate cut, writes the New York Times’ Neil Irwin. The Federal Reserve is planning to cut rates at its policy meeting at the end of the month even though the United States economy, by most available evidence, is doing perfectly fine.
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The concept of insurance is unique. A contractor can pay hundreds of thousands of dollars for a product it hopes to never use. If the contractor does use it, it is likely the cost will go up, and if the contractor uses it a lot, the insurance may not be available in the future. An often-overlooked fact about insurance is that the premiums and deductibles comprise only a portion of the total cost of risk (TCOR).
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Today’s workforce is different. The society they live in is different. With low unemployment and worker shortages in many occupations, today’s workforce has a lot of leverage in the job market. And in most cases, it takes more than good pay to get employees to stick around.
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Today’s manufacturing intelligence is different than it was even few years ago. With the rapid growth and technological advancements of the Internet of Things, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), Industry 4.0, the Connected Enterprise, etc. - where should a company start?
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Succession planning can be one of the most dangerous blind spots for leaders in the construction sector. It’s a challenge for any business, but construction firms are among the most vulnerable to poor planning in this area. Construction is relatively risky, and potential buyers are unwilling to take additional chances on companies that lack key skill sets.
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Rep. Judy Chu, Democratic congresswoman from California, introduced a bill that, if passed, would direct OSHA to create a standard for heat-related injuries and illnesses. Chu's bill, H.R. 3668, was introduced July 10 and has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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The construction industry added 21,000 net new jobs in June, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. On a year-over-year basis, employment in the industry has expanded by 224,000 jobs, representing an increase of 3.1%. Nonresidential construction employment gained 14,900 net jobs in June and is up 146,700 jobs during the last 12 months.
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The CISCA Fall Conference is only two months away, and now is the time to book your flight for Nashville and register! Set for Sept. 18-20, 2019, the conference will feature speaker Brent O'Bannon, Gallup-certified Strengths Coach, as well as a Product Showcase and our Annual Business Meeting. Individual members can save by registering early (before August 17)!
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With the acquisition of Architectural Components Group, Inc. (ACGI), Armstrong Ceiling & Wall Solutions is giving architects and designers an opportunity to take their custom wood designs to a whole new level. An industry leader in custom wood ceilings and walls, ACGI custom wood capabilities enhance and expand the Armstrong® WoodWorks® portfolio of ceiling and wall solutions offering more shapes, forms and finishes than ever.
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Drew Moyer, CFO of AD, the member-owned buying/marketing group, has been awarded 2019 CFO of the Year by the Philadelphia Business Journal. The Philadelphia Business Journal named AD’s Drew Moyer the CFO of the Year for his exemplary professionalism, integrity, resilience, mastery of all the financial and people skills.
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When long-term care is needed, there are only a few options available to pay for those types of expenses. Genworth Life Insurance Company and CISCA are working together to provide members with access to long term care insurance protection.
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Out of the more than 4,500 workers who were killed at work in 2016, one in five of them died on a construction site. It’s a grim reminder that faulty safety processes can be deadly. Also at stake: your company’s reputation, costly schedule delays, higher insurance rates and expensive litigation.
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The business case for IoT in construction is clear. Original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), equipment dealers, rental companies and contractors who do not seize the value of IoT today risk becoming obsolete. Yet, implementation is often viewed as overwhelming, cumbersome and expensive.
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Credentials matter - it is an indisputable fact that credentials are important and a vital part of our educational system. With 70% of jobs needing less than a bachelor’s or graduate degree, credentials are a key element of the workforce development system in the U.S.
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