Remote Worksites
While construction is a sector most people don’t associate with remote work, companies that adapt and thrive in this new home-based work environment will not only be successful today, but will have prepared their workforces for the better. The construction industry...
Construction and Supply Chain Shortages
As we enter 2022, it’s clear that the California construction industry continues to face pandemic recovery challenges due to a confluence of rising material costs, worker shortages, and supply chain disruptions. In a recent NAHB study, an astonishing 87% of...
Drought and the California Construction Industry
California is no stranger to drought cycles. According to the California Department of Water Resources, droughts since 2012 have been more frequent and severe, with the droughts of the past two years breaking records set nearly half a century ago. With atmospheric...
Los Angeles Construction Projects 2022
Despite environmental challenges and the ongoing pandemic, 2021 has been a modestly good year for construction in Los Angeles, with reported growth of nearly 3%. Construction companies and workers have benefited from an increase in the residential arena and more...
Ergonomics for Construction Workers
One of the pervasive and debilitating physical risks for California construction workers is repetitive motion injuries, sprains, and strains, otherwise known as MSDs or Musculoskeletal Disorders. Unfortunately, the nature of construction work makes it nearly...
