As summer weather is gearing up in New York City, construction workers will face long, hot workdays in the months ahead. Summer is peak construction season, making it crucial to prepare for the elongated scorching days to come. OSHA’s Heat...
What to Know About the Juneteenth Holiday
Friday, June 19, marks this year’s Juneteenth celebration – an annual holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. This year, Juneteenth comes at a particularly relevant time as our nation struggles to address its painful legacy...
New York State’s Construction Guidelines: What Workers Need to Know
New York State’s Construction Guidelines: What Workers Need to Know As part of Building Skills’ work to maintain open lines of communication with all of our participants, we are committed to sharing with you the latest on construction site safety...
New OSHA Measures to Expect When Returning to the Worksite
If you were temporarily or permanently laid off as a result of COVID-19 construction site shutdowns, returning to work will most likely look very different than before. OSHA has recently released a series of industry-specific guidelines to help workers prioritize...
How to Write a Construction Resume
As the construction industry continues to thrive, hiring managers in New York City are seeking qualified and talented individuals to fill many different types of positions. Construction is a unique field with very specific hiring processes – yet like almost...