The importance of safety glasses

  What do flying debris, airborne dust, and shattering glass have in common?   They can all cause eye injuries.   It’s no surprise that the construction industry ranks second among occupations with the highest rate of eye injuries, given the number of potential hazards that workers face each day.   According the U.S. Bureau […]

Report: Construction jobs increased in August

  The U.S. construction industry added 28,000 jobs in August, but contractors expressed difficulties finding experienced workers.   According to reports by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Associated General Contractors of America, last month’s employment gains followed a hiring dip in July. The construction industry has added 214,000 jobs since the start […]