From the job site to upper management, they're finding roles in the male-dominated industry. While women still make up a small percentage of construction workers in the United States, some say opportunities are opening up especially with a current shortage of skilled labor. READ HERE

Electric vehicles are quickly proliferating throughout the world. The serious work, some argue, is still done by fuel guzzling diesel engines. But then there's the Elekto Dumper—the world's largest EV—which flouts the rule that EVs can't handle serious work. The truck is used to haul lime and marlstone, which contains clay... read more →

Asbestos was once used in thousands of building materials, consumer goods and other products because it was a cheap, durable and fire-resistant additive. Homeowners should not attempt to remove or disturb asbestos on their own, as they can unintentionally expose themselves and others to the dangerous toxin. READ HERE

The Canadian Centre for Occupational Health & Safety provides a question-and-answer fact sheets covering a wide range of workplace health and safety topics. READ MORE

Firms focus on training, education to protect new workers under tight deadlines. READ MORE

Construction companies sometimes see government contracting as prohibitively competitive and believe the pay is low and the bid requirements are too time- and effort-consuming. But this is not the case. READ MORE

While the time for fall fertilization is right around the corner, it’s also important to take great care when choosing fertilizers to ensure your customer’s lawn doesn’t get burned in the process. When lawns get more fertilizer than they can process, burn occurs, and it can happen due to many conditions,... read more →