By Cal Beyer The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports the number of overdose deaths in the United States has more than doubled in the past five years. Over 105,000 Americans died from all overdoses in calendar year 2022. Approximately 70% of all...
2023 Construction Safety Week (May 1-5th, 2023); Strong Voices, Safe Choices By Mike Burke, Chief Operating Officer, Alberici Constructors, Inc. and Chairman of Construction Safety Week 2023 At Alberici and throughout the industry, safety is a core value that drives...
By Ken Aldridge, Construction Safety Week 2022 Chair and Aldridge Electric Chairman I’ve been in the construction industry for my entire life. I am proud of our industry and the great work we do in our communities. But we have to always remember the risks our workers...
By Nicole Needles, NCCER Many industries are looking forward to growth and renewal in 2022, especially the construction industry. The demand and potential for success in the coming years are increasingly looking more promising with each day. Yet, even with a favorable...
93% of survey respondents from the construction sector agreed that addressing mental health at work is a sound business practice. Among Presidents, CEOs, and Owners, 77% agreed. Yet only 48% of CFOs and Finance leaders agree with the importance of prioritizing mental...
By Jill Cohen, Esq. and Shannon Kapadia, Esq., Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC On September 9, 2021, the federal government announced a six-pronged set of measures to lead our country on the “Path out of the Pandemic.” The six prongs include: 1. Vaccinating...