Jonathan Barnes, Author at Under the Hard Hat

Jonathan Barnes

January 20, 2025

Irregular work hours in construction: Potential long-term risks for workers

Long work hours and hard labor in construction increase the risk of long-term health consequences like dementia, heart disease, diabetes, and obesity.

Featured

October 3, 2024

Top 8 501-C3 charities supporting construction

Jonathan Barnes

Nonprofits like Construction Angels, BUILD, and Helmets to Hard Hats are helping a diverse range of communities through construction work.

AI & Technology

September 27, 2024

Cybersecurity in construction is a growing issue

Jonathan Barnes

With $2.26 trillion in construction work yearly in the U.S. and Canada, hackers are increasingly and successfully targeting construction firms.

Professional Development

September 26, 2024

Has bricklaying become a lost art?

Jonathan Barnes

Fewer bricklayers are available to complete construction projects. The trade is highly paid and sought after, but tradespeople find it too physically demanding.

Wellness

September 18, 2024

What all men should know about prostate health

Jonathan Barnes

Prostate cancer affects 1 in 8 men, but eating clean, maintaining a healthy weight, and knowing your risk are simple ways to support prostate health.

Mental Health

September 18, 2024

WSIB expands mental health coverage for employees

Jonathan Barnes

WSIB recently expanded mental health coverage for insured workers through its program, giving them more access to mental health treatment.

Mental Health

September 16, 2024

Construction workers and addiction

Jonathan Barnes

Drug use among construction workers is higher than in most other occupations—and construction overdose deaths top any industry.

Wellness

September 14, 2024

What the old folks taught us: 6 tips for longevity in the building industry

Jonathan Barnes

Daily walks, eating healthy, being socially active, and getting into nature are simple tricks learned from our elders to increase longevity.

Mental Health

September 10, 2024

PTSD rates are high in the construction—let’s talk about it

Jonathan Barnes

Post-traumatic stress disorder is common for people who’ve experienced a life-threatening accident. Recognizing the symptoms and seeking treatment is essential.

Career

September 9, 2024

Company spotlight: ScaffSource

Jonathan Barnes

Offering scaffolding and shoring equipment to the construction sector, ScaffSource provides solutions through a network of U.S. locations and partners.

AI & Technology

August 30, 2024

Digital solutions to bidding could win your next contract

Jonathan Barnes

SmartBid, PlanHub, and ProContractor are a few construction bidding platforms that help manage estimates, proposals, and bid submissions, among other tasks.

Professional Development

August 29, 2024

Balancing work and life on the road in the skilled trades

Jonathan Barnes

Consistency, sleep, a healthy diet, and keeping in touch with family are a few strategies to maintain balance on the road.

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