Housing & Construction

FrameSAFE Garners Positive Comments from Framers & Beyond

November 24, 2015

Since FrameSAFE first rolled out in March of this year, 23 NFC Professional Framer members and 12 Skilled Subcontractors have subscribed to the program. As this bilingual, OSHA-compliant safety program is being implemented across the country, the feedback has been very positive.

Video: Reverse Labor Shortage Enables Site-Built Trusses?

January 18, 2021

In this video, architect Steve Baczek goes on-site to discuss the benefits of site-built trusses, detailing their role in distributing the roof load and the aesthetic value they bring to a build.

Contractor Optimism Up as Backlog Grows

January 17, 2021

Associated Builders and Contractors reports that its Construction Backlog Indicator rebounded modestly to 7.3 months in December, an increase of 0.1 months from November’s reading, according to an ABC member survey conducted from Dec. 18 to Jan. 5.

Charts: Residential Labor Gains Offset March/April Losses

January 17, 2021

After seven consecutive months’ job gains, nonfarm payroll employment fell by 140,000 in December as virus cases surged.

How Build-to-Rent Is Driving Single-Family Starts

January 17, 2021

For years, single-family home builders have lamented that they can’t build affordable, first-time starter homes and still make a profit.

5 Questions to Ask Regarding an Employee Vaccine Policy

January 10, 2021

Last month, U.S. businesses got a moment of clarity on what may be the most important workplace storyline of 2021.

Possible Jobsite-Related Changes Under Biden’s OSHA

January 10, 2021

President-elect Joe Biden’s administration will no doubt bring changes to federal agencies, many with ramifications for the construction industry.

COVID-19: OSHA Adds 12 Ways to Protect Construction Workers

January 10, 2021

COVID-19 has posed additional challenges for the millions of construction workers in the United States, many of whom are without health insurance.

Workplace Mortality Increases; Slips, Trips & Fall Deaths Up 11.3%

January 10, 2021

A total of 5,333 workers died as a result of on-the-job injuries in 2019 – a 1.6% increase from 2018 and the highest number of fatalities since 5,657 were recorded in 2007, according to Census of Fatal Occupational Injuries data released Dec. 16 by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Deadline Approaching to Submit Injury & Illness Summary Data

January 10, 2021

OSHA is reminding employers to submit their 2020 Form 300A data by March 2.