For many workers, a career in construction can be an energizing experience that requires creative problem-solving and teamwork on a day-to-day basis. However, given the physical nature of construction work and varying project schedules, workers can also be prone to...
What Construction Workers and Employers Should Know About New York City’s Upcoming Safety Training Deadline
As the construction industry continues to help drive New York City’s economic recovery efforts, this is an increasingly busy time for workers and employers alike. But amid the constant focus on ensuring safety, maximizing quality and meeting project milestones, it’s...
How the Workforce Development Model Can Boost Your Skills – and Your Income
As one of the first sectors to reopen after state-mandated shutdowns, the construction industry continues to be at the forefront of New York’s ongoing economic recovery. This is creating important new opportunities for jobseekers, as the increased need for qualified, capable workers has positioned non-profit organizations like Building...
Remembering OSHA Best Practices to Inform Construction Safety
Building Skills is committed to promoting construction site safety – and this includes our ongoing efforts to share relevant safety-related information with our participants and employer network. One example is OSHA’s Hazard Communication Standard and related best practices, which help...
Construction Safety in the Age of COVID-19
As COVID-19 has impacted virtually every aspect of work and our daily lives, approaches to worksite safety in the construction industry have continued to adapt. Industry leaders are developing and deploying new strategies and technology tools to help address COVID-19...