Category: Contractor’s Best Friend
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The Science of Staying Warm: How to Keep Construction Crews Safe, Warm and Productive in Cold Weather
Every jobsite has its hazards, but few are as underestimated as the cold. It creeps in quietly, draining focus and energy — until workers learn how to fight it with purpose. Despite the serious risk cold conditions pose on the job, many crews continue to layer up haphazardly, grabbing whatever looks the warmest without understanding…
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The Science of Staying Warm: How to Keep Construction Crews Safe, Warm and Productive in Cold Weather
Every jobsite has its hazards, but few are as underestimated as the cold. It creeps in quietly, draining focus and energy — until workers learn how to fight it with purpose. Despite the serious risk cold conditions pose on the job, many crews continue to layer up haphazardly, grabbing whatever looks the warmest without understanding…
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Top Construction Insurance Pitfalls: How to Manage Risks, Claims and Coverage Gaps
The construction industry is one of the most dangerous professions in the country. In fact, in 2023, about 1 in 5 workplace deaths occurred in the construction industry and 38.5% of these deaths were due to falls, slips and trips. So, it’s no surprise that the impact on insuring the industry is complex, including claim…
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6 Must-Have Pieces of Cold-Weather Gear for Construction Crews This Winter
There are plenty of terms we all know when it comes to cold-weather hazards — hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot — but here’s one that doesn’t get as much attention: cold stress. According to the Centers for Disease Control, cold stress happens any time your body loses heat faster than it can make it. That can…
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OSHA’s 2025 Safety Rules Redefine Compliance and Recordkeeping in Construction
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in Asphalt, Business, Communication & Safety, Communications Equipment, Construction Safety, Construction Safety Systems, Construction Safety Technology, Construction Safety Training, Contractor’s Best Friend, Fall Protection, Featured, Pavement Maintenance, Product Categories, safety, Safety Equipment – Other, Technology and SoftwareConstruction remains one of the most hazardous industries in the United States, and OSHA’s 2025 regulations are raising the bar for safety compliance. With the industry still responsible for more than one in five workplace deaths, safety can no longer be treated as a background task. For contractors, safety managers and project leaders, keeping pace…
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NAWIC Names Tower Crane Operator 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has named Sammy Cossairt, a tower crane operator for Maxim Crane Works in Nashville, Tennessee, as its 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional skill in construction trades, leadership and commitment to advancing women in the industry. Cossairt brings nearly a decade of experience operating…
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NAWIC Names Tower Crane Operator 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year
The National Association of Women in Construction (NAWIC) has named Sammy Cossairt, a tower crane operator for Maxim Crane Works in Nashville, Tennessee, as its 2025 Tradeswoman of the Year. The award recognizes exceptional skill in construction trades, leadership and commitment to advancing women in the industry. Cossairt brings nearly a decade of experience operating…
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National Recovery Month: Tackling Addiction and Mental Health in Construction
Breaking the Silence on Addiction in Construction Construction workers account for 15% of workplace overdose fatalities in the U.S. — a staggering number that highlights the urgent need for awareness and action during National Recovery Month this September. Research shows construction employees are nearly twice as likely as the general workforce to struggle with substance…
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The Truth About Burnout in Construction: Why Pushing Through Isn’t a Badge of Honor
In construction, we wear hard work like a badge of honor. Long days, sore backs, skipped lunches — “toughing it out” is often seen as part of the job. But this push-through thought process is worsening a serious burnout problem. When Hard Work Becomes Harmful Burnout isn’t just feeling tired. It’s mental, physical and emotional…
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Prime Day Power Picks: Top Deals for Contractors (July 8–11)
Amazon Prime Days are coming in hot, running July 8-11, and it’s the perfect time to gear up without blowing the budget during peak season. While Prime Day is best known for TVs and tech gadgets, it’s also one of the best opportunities of the year to score deals on contractor-grade tools, gear, and jobsite…