Since the early 1980s the percentage of the construction industry that has been dominated by unionized companies has decreased, that is until the last few years. Something has changed. Unions offer training programs, a ready supply of skilled labor, and a level playing field of wages and established fringe benefits.
Company leaders consistently tell me that their Number One priority is safety. Unfortunately, safety talks to Latinos very frequently fall short of the level of importance and priority we affirm. There are three key concepts that point the way to giving the best safety presentations.
Nobody’s perfect, but competent contracting companies make relatively few mistakes when it comes to working with the tools of their trade. What’s more likely to go are communication breakdowns that lead to problems in the field.
Last time we began this discussion of the full meaning behind the term “Sustainable.” This time, we’ll continue with a look at two key issues concerning sustainability: Energy Consumption and Indoor Air Quality.