Don’t Bury the LEED
Conversation with Mike Sully, Director of Operations For several years, the concept of sustainability has been strategic in different industries. For some it has meant creating recycling programs, for others it means eliminating paper cups and embracing glass mugs or steel tumblers. In the construction industry, sustainability is best demonstrated …
Continue ReadingSeptember 2018: National Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Month
Let’s face it, the construction industry is facing a major challenge with our workforce. Our pool of workers is aging. Younger folks aren’t taking as much as interest in construction, so our team members work for several years. Their knowledge and experience in the field is invaluable. However there are …
Continue ReadingSafety Topic: August 2018 | Back Safety
Establishing Safety Procedures for Lifting Prevents Major Injuries DID YOU KNOW…back injuries account for nearly 20 percent of all injuries and illnesses in the workplace? Safe lifting procedures and load-carrying techniques are crucial to preventing painful and expensive injuries in the workplace. Unfortunately, most workers do not consistently use back …
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Safety Topic: May 2018
Keep it Cool. Play it Safe. Texas heat can be dreadful and when the humidity hits 70% a work-area can become a danger zone. Thousands of people are affected by heat-related illnesses each year, but these issues can be prevented. The chances of incidents resulting because of sweaty hands, dizziness …
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Entrepreneurship
Every entrepreneur knows what I am talking about. It’s that wake-up call at 3 a.m.—sometimes it’s about a team member who is in crisis, a bill that is almost due, a project that is delayed, a contract negotiation that is taking too long. Whatever the reason happens to be that particular …
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