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Job fatigue is a hidden workplace hazard that impacts workers’ performance and can even lead to injuries. This troublesome issue is particularly common in the construction industry. A recent report by the National Safety Council found that 100 percent of construction workers reported having at least one risk factor for fatigue. Read more
$2.7 Billion Newark Airport Construction Project Underway
Newark Liberty International Airport, which celebrates its 90th birthday this year, is still growing. The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey recently announced the groundbreaking of a new terminal, which will bring the ongoing Newark Airport construction project’s price tag to nearly $3 billion. Read more
NYC Construction Fence Project Plans to Decorate Job Site Walls
The New York City Department of Cultural Affairs is looking for a few good artists to create large-scale, temporary murals on some of the city’s protective construction structures. The agency recently issued a call for applications for its City Canvas pilot program, which will transform some construction fences and sidewalk sheds into canvases for local artists. Read more
Test your Knowledge of Construction Trivia
Do you think you know everything there is to know about construction? Well then, it’s time to test your knowledge of construction trivia. Let’s see if you are lucky enough to guess all 13 questions. Read more
Will Trump’s Steel Tariffs Help or Hurt Construction?
In March, President Donald Trump signed an order that increased steel tariffs by 25 percent. The new policy, which aims to boost American production of steel, could potentially raise construction costs. From New York to California, builders may feel a pinch because of this new trade policy. Read more