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19/11/2021

The rising price of materials during 2021 is now driving up the cost of construction projects around the world, including in the US, UK, and Ireland.

Be aware of the four of the most common mistakes in construction and more importantly - understand how to avoid them. Read our latest blog post:

While every construction company worries about unexpected costs, general contractors can avoid expensive mistakes on construction projects by understanding these common pitfalls and adding the right technologies to the mix.

04/11/2021

With a limited talent pool available, how do you go about attracting talent in today's shifting world of construction? Let's dive into the 3 strategies that top companies are using:

Hiring new construction workers isn't always easy. Here are three of the most current strategies that companies are utilizing to attract and retain talent in the construction industry.

03/11/2021

Struck-by incidents remain the number 2 most common risk of injury and fatality on a construction site, according to OSHA stats.

We encourage safety teams to download this free Struck-by Prevention Safety Video to be used as an educational resource for all relevant project teams:

Download GoContractor's free struck-by incident safety video for your construction subcontractor trainings to help educate workers on how to protect themselves from these common hazards.

01/11/2021

Does your construction team use Trimble Crewsight for access control? GoContractor’s new integration with Crewsight allows you to make sure only fully onboarded, registered and trained workers are on your worksite.

Compliance and Site Safety go hand in hand with GoContractor digital onboarding + Trimble. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3pyH8M5

29/10/2021

There's no better feeling in business than seeing a relationship grow from a happy client.

We're excited to announce that McCarthy Building Companies is implementing GoContractor's digital project onboarding solution across its organization to manage labor, reduce risk, and improve operational efficiency. Learn more:

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26/10/2021

For Day 2 of , the construction industry in Ireland and throughout the EU is coming together to spread awareness of in construction.

Did you know that the su***de rate for construction workers is the 2nd highest of all industries? Nearly 500 construction workers take their own lives every year in the UK and Ireland, alone.

Take a moment to watch and share this emotionally moving video in an industry-wide effort to create awareness for Su***de Prevention in Construction.

This film is a free resource given by AKT Productions Ltd to the construction industry as part of World Su***de Prevention Day. Every working day the construction…

25/10/2021

To kick off , GoContractor would like to remind all of our teammates, clients and friends across Ireland to drive safe this holiday.

Learn more about how to get your construction company involved this week, download free safety posters and more: https://bit.ly/2Z1Uiq5

22/10/2021

Risk presents itself in construction in many ways. It could result from unorganized record-keeping, time-sensitive contracts, competition, pressure to speed up work, or other factors.

What do you need to know in 2021-2022 to avoid or limit your risk exposure?

What are the construction risks in 2021-2022? From unorganized record-keeping, time-sensitive contracts, competitors, and more.

21/10/2021

Monday kicks off Irish & European Construction Safety Week 2021. This year's theme is “Lighten the Load” with a focus on Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSDs). EU-OSHA has reported that roughly 60% of workers in the EU report complaints of MSD in their back and limbs. Here's a link to this year's daily themes so you can get involved:

Construction Safety Week is an initiative of the CIF Safety and Health Subcommittee, in conjunction with the event sponsors. The goal is to eliminate accidents at work and to drive continual improvement in safety and health performance.

14/10/2021

Respiratory illness is one area of health & safety that can get overlooked by a construction firm. Here's everything you need to know about the OSHA Silica Standard.

Here is everything you need to know about the dangers and potential costs of silica dust and why it is essential for construction safety managers to enforce the OSHA silica standard.

12/10/2021

Ineffective contractor management can lead to a number of headaches — not to mention accidents on the job that cost time and money.

Take back your time and manage subcontract workers more efficiently with these 5 tips.

Looking to create a seamless process for managing worker? Follow these five tips to help you effectively manage subcontractors at your workplace.

07/10/2021

When safety practices aren't followed by all workers, the construction industry pays. Here are the 10 injuries that cost construction companies $11 billion each year.

When injuries happen on a construction project, contractors may be at risk of expensive fines and litigation. These 10 injuries cost the construction industry over $11 billion annually.