Expert Interview with Kara Wilson Of New England Design And Construction On The Design – Build Method

“Too often, there was a disconnect between the design process, and the construction process – ideas were lost in translation, and there was a significant amount of finger-pointing between different companies.” This is a quote from Kara Wilson from the design firm New England Design And Construction when asked what inspired the company’s foundation. To…

New Study Shows OSHA’s Silica Underestimation Could Cost Construction Industry Billions

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) estimated that a proposed rule designed to reduce exposure to crystalline silica among construction workers would cost the industry just over $500 million. An independent investigation into the financial ramifications of this proposed rule, however, revealed that potential costs could exceed $450 billion. By the Numbers The Construction…