Now that pandemic-related restrictions have been significantly rolled back and an influx of COVID-relief federal funding is expected, the construction sector is bracing itself for a busy summer. The season comes with a new set of challenges on the jobsite,...
Our state and nation are on a clear and welcome path to economic recovery. Nearly 40 percent of the U.S. population is fully vaccinated, and the number is even higher here in New York – 54 percent. Business restrictions are...
Congratulations! You landed the job and are now preparing for your first day. This is, of course, very exciting. But the days before you start a new position can also be a stressful time – especially if it’s your first...
Construction workers face a number of risks every day. The physical hardships of the job are well known, but the toll it can take on your mental health is often overlooked. As the nation recognizes Mental Health Awareness Month, the...
Workers in the construction industry face greater physical, emotional, and mental health risks than individuals in other industries. And throughout the Covid-19 pandemic, construction workers, who were deemed essential, faced even greater threats. This Construction Safety Week offers an opportunity...