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One thing everyone in construction knows about a project is that it’s impossible to predict what will happen on any given day on a jobsite. The […] read more

The move toward hybrid and remote work is already having an impact on commercial real estate, especially in tech heavy cities such as San Francisco, where […] read more

In this series, we’ve talked about what an experience modification rate (EMR) score is  and how it’s calculated. In this post, we’re going to dive deeper […] read more

The experience modification rating (EMR) plays an important role in determining how much a construction company will pay for workers’ compensation insurance. And given how expensive […] read more

Insurance costs are always a significant chunk of spend for any project — anywhere from 4-8% – and the insurance news hasn’t been great for the […] read more

GoContractor’s Approval workflow is designed to give you complete control over every worker’s qualifications and documentation. Here’s how it can help your construction team: Making sure […] read more

One of the biggest challenges for safety professionals and supervisors is getting employees to “buy into” the value of workplace safety and respect your worker safety […] read more

New workers are most at risk on a job site—at least that’s what the latest safety research indicates. For example, the Canadian Center for Occupational Health […] read more

There’s no denying it: “The world needs strong women. Women who will lift and build others.” Women’s empowerment changes the game. Companies that promote it in […] read more

When you look closely at women in Renewables one point comes through loud and clear: Women are underrepresented in many key aspects of creating and distributing […] read more

How much does it cost to build a new home? In 2017, the average U.K. house price was estimated at £226,071 ($300,075), while the average US […] read more

To level the playing field for federal contractors, President Trump recently revoked the Fair Pay and Safe Workplaces Executive Order (Executive Order 13673) Also known as […] read more

How do effective orientations help? Research shows that up to 90% of new staff members decide to stay or leave an organisation within their first few […] read more

How’s your safety record? Is it as good as you say it is it in your marketing materials? Many contractors say they have outstanding safety in […] read more

In 2016/17, the total cost of workplace illness and injury in Great Britain was £15.0 billion. Of these costs, £9.7 billion accounted for ill health, and […] read more

What is your company’s most valuable asset? If you said your workforce, you’re right. Without good workers, businesses tend to struggle badly. The last thing you […] read more

Women account for half of the global employment potential. Yet, their talents and personal insights remain under-utilized in the Renewable Energy sector. In fact, there’s a […] read more

Creating a safety program that includes the right elements for measuring safety performance, like leading and lagging indicators, is a critical step in boosting safety performance. […] read more

Every year, many organisations and construction companies host safety campaign stressing out the need to reduce injuries on work sites. October 2018 witnessed a record number […] read more

Contractor workforce management is a logistical challenge and given the increasing prevalence of the ‘gig economy,’ it’s becoming more important for you to optimize your contractor […] read more