As technologies have progressed over the years, so have the types of materials that are used for exterior facades in building construction. Traditional materials such as brick masonry, stone, concrete and terra cotta are now being replaced or enhanced with architectural metal, glass, cast stone, aluminum, stainless steel, and exterior insulation and finish systems (EIFS)…. Read more »
Posts By: Trisco Systems
Cold Stress on a Worksite
As temperatures are plummeting into the sub-zero range and deadlines are looming, it’s important to know the risk factors of cold stress and how to keep your employees safe and healthy. What exactly is cold stress? Extreme cold working conditions vary across the country, your body may be used to working in below zero temperatures,… Read more »
Making Wellness Fun
One component of keeping your team safe and on the job, is keeping them healthy. We have partnered with a local organization to implement an internal wellness program to do just that. However, what happens when the program is there, but you haven’t gotten the buy-in from your team. Not only does wellness improve the… Read more »
Focus Four Safety Series: “Caught in or in-between”
Construction sites are a big emphasis for the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). According to their website, construction is among the most dangerous industries in the country and construction inspections comprise 60% of OSHA’s total inspections. The four leading causes of construction industry fatalities are called the OSHA Focus Four. This includes the following… Read more »
Focus Four Safety Series: “Electrocution”
Construction sites are a big emphasis for the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). According to their website, construction is among the most dangerous industries in the country and construction inspections comprise 60% of OSHA’s total inspections. The four leading causes of construction industry fatalities are called the “OSHA Focus Four”. This includes the following… Read more »
Focus Four Safety Series: “Falls”
Construction sites are a big emphasis for the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). According to their website, construction is among the most dangerous industries in the country and construction inspections comprise 60% of OSHA’s total inspections. The four leading causes of construction industry fatalities are called the “OSHA Focus Four.” This includes the following… Read more »
Focus Four Safety Series: “Struck-by”
Construction sites are a big emphasis for the Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA). According to their website, construction is among the most dangerous industries in the country and construction inspections comprise 60% of OSHA’s total inspections. The four leading causes of construction industry fatalities are called the “OSHA Focus Four.” This includes the following… Read more »
Creating a Culture of Safety
An organization’s culture is the basic pattern of shared values, beliefs, and attitudes which shape the way members of an organization behave. These cultures can be changed over time with strategic planning, but not easily. Consider the difficulty of changing one’s political or religious views. A company creating a strong safety culture places value on… Read more »
Make the Most of Your Schedule
There is often the misconception that contractors are like fire fighters, waiting for the next call… able to respond immediately. However, projects are usually scheduled out for weeks or months ahead of time and it is very difficult to respond immediately without causing a major interruption. Proper construction scheduling is one of the lifelines for… Read more »
Routine Maintenance vs. Undertaking a Restoration Project
Have you been watching that crack in your concrete grow? What about your mortar joints, are they starting to pop out? Or the steel above your windows, is it rusting? It’s not that bad right?… not yet! Not only is the facade of your building your first impression, but it is also your first defense… Read more »
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