According to the Center for Disease Control, 1 in 4 US adults has some sort of disability, with 13.7% of people having a mobility disability. Similarly, 8.5 million seniors use some sort of mobility device in their everyday lives. These statistics show us that accessibility and the ability to move about freely is an important issue to a large population of Americans — but … [Read more...]

Lightning is a safety hazard that is often overlooked. This could be a result of not understanding how lightning works or believing myths rather than researching the facts. Some common lightning myths are: Crouching down in an open field reduces your risk of being struck; Lightning doesn’t strike the same place twice; You’ll be electrocuted if you touch someone … [Read more...]

The United States has the largest incarcerated population in the world, with roughly 2.2 million people in prison. 95% of people who are incarcerated will eventually be released from prison, but the unemployment rate among people who have been incarcerated is just over 27%. Over 600,000 people transition from prisons to the community each year and face many structural … [Read more...]

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, women made up only 10.3% of the construction industry professionals in 2020. This number gets significantly smaller when you look at women doing work on construction sites: just 1%. The remaining 9.3% worked in an office setting. Despite these differences, some companies have taken steps to make the industry more … [Read more...]

Contracts are vital regardless of the size of your construction business. These agreements will protect you from unforeseen risks and help your business succeed. They are also crucial to maintaining the validity of your license. A construction contract sets out the client and contractor’s responsibilities, expectations, timelines, and prices. Unlike the bid, which is an … [Read more...]