How to Make Bike Paths and Pedestrian Pathways Safer
The condition of bike paths and pedestrian walkways is an issue of public safety. It’s the difference between a pleasant ride around the block and a potential accident, easily avoidable with the proper precautions. Of course, not everyone knows how to make bike paths and pedestrian walkways safer. The subject isn’t as simple as some […]
Winter and Cold Weather Safety Tips for Construction Workers
Cooler weather is a welcome relief after working in the summer heat. However, winter weather brings a new set of concerns. Working construction in the winter can be dangerous, especially in the Mid-Atlantic region where temperatures drop into the single digits one day and rise above freezing the next. Melting and refreezing causes extremely slippery […]
The Myths Corrected: Six Surprising Facts About Women in Construction
When you think of construction workers, the first image that comes to mind is most likely a strong man in a hard hat lifting a heavy object. Many people believe that the construction industry is a rough and dirty job, made only for tough men. In other words, not a place for women. However, the […]