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Toolbox Talks (for When They Start to Get Boring)
Updated April 2021. Every team loves a coach who inspires as well as instructs. In construction, that means a toolbox talk that informs, engages, and sometimes even entertains. We've rounded up 20 toolbox topics that will keep your audience attentive. Breathe some...
Step-By-Step Guide for Successful Demolition Projects
Updated March 2021. Demolition might sound even more fun than construction because it seems like a random process. It's anything but. Large-scale demolition projects are complex and require close examination of the motivation for taking them on. Demolition might be...
7 Strategies to Keep Your Construction Project on Schedule
The most irritating word in a project manager's lexicon might be "delay." In the construction industry, staying on schedule is paramount — particularly when any number of issues, from obtaining permits to contaminant assessment results, not to mention inclement...
Understanding Gray Areas: Is Your Project Exempt from Wetland Permitting?
You've done your due diligence, discovered wetlands on your property, and arranged for a wetlands delineation to ascertain its precise boundaries. Now you can apply for a permit, right? Wait a minute — you might not need one after all. What's regulated (and what...
Know Your Boundaries: Steps to Effective Wetland Delineation
"Good fences make good neighbors." This proverb exists in cultures throughout the world, and for good reason: humans have been arguing over — and altering — land boundaries since the beginning of time. This is why, when it comes to wetlands, knowing their exact...
Bogged Down: What Wetlands Are, and Why They Matter
Water. It's a crucial natural resource. Yet too much or too little water, such as in drought years or when it floods, requires a radical readjustment for most property owners. Wetlands are a unique form of water — they’re an essential environmental feature — and they...
MI COVID-19 Safer Dining Program Helps Restaurants Optimize Indoor Airflow
After months of weathering full and partial shutdowns, on February 1, 2021, resilient Michigan restaurants are cleared to resume indoor dining. Restaurant owners and staff are eager to escort their most loyal patrons inside — but given the tiered, fact-based approach...
Winter Job Site Safety: Are You Prepared?
Winter in the northern states can be brutal. Michigan, Wisconsin, Montana, and North Dakota get very cold — and very wet. Yet construction continues in all types of weather. That's why preparedness is crucial when temperatures plummet and the elements have a field...
Top 5 Articles of 2020
With 2020 finally in the rearview mirror, we wanted to take a moment to share our most-read articles from this past year. #5 Incident Command System (ICS): The Key to Successful Emergency Spill Response Plan Execution Developing an emergency spill response plan is...
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