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By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. While more and more megaprojects are awarded and being planned, there are multiple drawbacks to these projects. There’s an increase of owners and developers who are choosing to complete a large collection of construction projects instead of focusing on separate projects. These megaprojects take a significant ... Read More

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Understanding the most common on-the-job injuries and which are more likely to end with a workers’ compensation claim. Injuries can happen on the job no matter how safe the construction site is. “Every year there are millions of nonfatal workplace injuries in every type of industry,” ... Read More

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Ensure your contracts protect you; don’t overlook these five elements. Construction contracts are crucial for successful projects. It is important for construction lawyers to review these contracts to ensure they are written clearly, are fair to the involved parties, and protect you and your best interests. Construction ... Read More

Ladders are present on virtually every jobsite and provide employees with convenient options to access upper levels. Unfortunately, the hazard of falling can pose significant risks to employees using ladders. Additionally, because non-compliant ladder use is highly visible, it is one of OSHA’s most frequent reasons for issuing citations. To protect employees, ... Read More

OSHA requires that the identities and hazards of chemicals be available to workers in the workplace. In fact, HazCom was the second-most commonly cited standard by OSHA in 2019. The following tips will help roofers comply with OSHA’s regulations and keep employees informed: Written HazCom programs are required by law. Each ... Read More

By Lauren White, RCS Reporter. Learn more about the ways contractors can prevent unwanted liability. “The E-Verify rule for federal contractors can be a deal breaker for many contractors. The requirements imposed on contractors can expose them to liability with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through its enforcement arm, ... Read More

Join fellow roofing industry professionals for nine legal, technical and business education programs October 13-15, 2020. The National Roofing Contractors Association is inviting roofing industry professionals to register for its virtual legal conference, Roofing Issues: Decks to Dockets, which will be held October 13-15. During the legal conference, NRCA will provide nine ... Read More

By WSRCA. The first-ever virtual expo exceeded expectations while keeping everyone safe and healthy. The Western States Roofing Contractors Association is incredibly thankful to the participants of the first-ever Virtual Western Roofing Expo who made the event a huge success! The event took place July 1-15 and had over ... Read More

Manuals should clearly define training, monitoring, disciplinary consequences and safety requirements. 1. Plans for Conducting Safety Training While sometimes overlooked, corporate safety and health programs (“safety manuals”) should include plans for how employees will be trained regarding safety. These plans should cover, for example: (1) who will be responsible for conducting ... Read More

By Gary Thill, International Roofing Expo (IRE). Helping an employee maintain physical and mental health could be the most important thing employers do this year. Roofing is already a physically and mentally demanding job by itself. The additions of current circumstances such as the ongoing pandemic and social and political ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. Summer in the U.S. means soaring temperatures accompanied by high humidity. Construction workers are already prone to heat-related illnesses and injuries due to exposure to hot weather, but this risk is further heightened by a combination of physical activity in the summer heat. To reduce risk of heat-related illness ... Read More

RCS Influencer Trent Cotney says that seeking reviews is a good place to start when considering trying something new. As a business owner, I have always understood the importance of keeping an open mind when it comes to trying new products and services. After all, there are always new ... Read More

By Cotney Construction Law. When COVID-19 emerged as a new virus, workplaces realized they would need to shift their business to remote work. Although some businesses may have returned to their normal office routine, many realized that working from home is a feasible option. Some companies have even announced an option for ... Read More

Oct. 13-15 NRCA’s premier legal conference Roofing Issues: Decks to Dockets, Oct. 13-15, now is virtual! This is a great opportunity to learn the latest legal, business and technical information from industry experts in a convenient, interactive and cost-effective learning platform. NRCA will provide nine legal, technical and business education programs—three sessions ... Read More

According to OSHA, eye and face protection violations were within the top 10 most frequently cited hazards in 2019. This ranking is not surprising, given these violations are easily observable during inspection, from close and afar. However, eye and safety protection measures are also a very serious concern for employee safety. ... Read More