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Management
Construction Industry Added 5,000 Jobs in September 2012
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Both residential and nonresidential building contractors each added 1,100 jobs in September, but the unemployment rate remains high at 11.9%
Management
Companies Can Receive Tax Credits When They Hire Out-of-Work Veterans
The VOW To Hire Heroes Act offers businesses that employ out-of-work veterans up to $9,600 in tax credits
VOW To Hire Heroes Act
Management
Fiscal Cliff Dampens Demand for Construction Projects
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Construction employment declined in 164 out of 337 metro areas between August 2011 and 2012, in part due to federal tax and funding uncertainty
Workforce
UL's PV Installer Certification Earns Formal Endorsement from International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers
Increasing solar energy and lighting construction projects will call for more qualified workers to execute these projects safely and accurately
Management
Equipment and Software Investment Predicted to Decline in 2012
Equipment Leasing & Finance Foundation
Projected growth in equipment and software investment for 2012 is 6.7%, down from 2011's 11% growth rate
Construction equipment investment is projected to continue to grow at a strong pace (15%+) as the housing market rebounds.
Safety
OSHA Cites Hurtado Construction with Repeat Violations for Exposing Workers to Cave-In Hazards
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Proposed penalties total $46,200 for repeating violations cited in Richmond, Texas, in 2010
Safety
OSHA Cites Well-Servicing Company in Electrocution Fatality at Wichita County, Texas, Site
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Proposed $189,000 in penalties on Halcon Resources Corp. for two willful and seven serious safety violations
Workforce
Metabo Jobsite Training Highlights Safe Tool and Accessory Use
Metabo Corporation
On-site safety and support program reviews proper tool and accessory use
Sealcoating
2012 PCTC Member Companies
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Safety
OSHA Cites Brocato Construction for Willful, Serious Trenching Violations
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Fines exceeding $117,000 proposed for putting workers in two unprotected trenches more than 5 ft. deep along state Highway 305
Management
The Four Pillars of Delegation
The Contractor's Business Coach
Follow these four tips to master the art of delegation in order to grow your business
Business owners must master the art of delegation to run a sucessful business - this includes education, enabling, engaging and empowering employees.
Safety
Accident Reporting to be Mandatory for IPAF UK Member Rental Companies
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
Starting January 1, 2013, IPAF rental company members in the UK must report any known mobile elevating work platform (MEWP) accidents involving their staff at the IPAF accident database (www.ipaf.org/accident).
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