Jonathan Barnes, Author at Under the Hard Hat

Jonathan Barnes

May 20, 2024

New tools you’ll want on your job site

The Milwaukee M18 FUEL high torque impact wrench and the Bosch GDX18V-1860CN Professional are a couple of new tools you’ll want on your job site.

Safety

May 17, 2024

OSHA rule change on employee representation is effective May 31

Jonathan Barnes

A controversial rule change allowing a non-employee to represent employees during an OSHA walkthrough investigation takes effect May 31.

News

May 16, 2024

Work paused after piece of metal falls at Boston worksite

Jonathan Barnes

Work has halted at Boston’s South Station construction site after a steel concrete form fell more than 20 stories, damaging windows but causing no injuries.

News

May 15, 2024

PCL Construction one of Fortune’s top 100 places to work

Jonathan Barnes

Based largely on employee feedback, PCL Construction Enterprises was named Fortune’s Top 100 Places To Work for the second year.

News

May 15, 2024

Kubota partners with MLB Toronto Blue Jays

Jonathan Barnes

Canada is the home of many great construction projects, and a partnership between Kubota and the Toronto Blue Jays aims to keep Kubota’s brand visible…

AI & Technology

May 14, 2024

STACK Construction Technologies announces STACK Assist AI feature

Jonathan Barnes

STACK’s construction management platform now has AI-generated Takeoff abilities through its STACK Assist feature.

Projects

May 14, 2024

BMO Centre expansion is nearly complete, opening set for June

Jonathan Barnes

The BMO Centre expansion morphs the venue into a modern entertainment and convention spot. The facility is now an updated pillar of the Arts District.

Professional Development

May 13, 2024

7 money saving tips for contractors

Jonathan Barnes

Contractors’ profits are often thin. Avoiding activity lags, using local suppliers, avoiding scope creep, and using tech can help contractors boost profits.

Professional Development

May 13, 2024

Teaching kids their AECs: 10 construction books for kids

Jonathan Barnes

Want to teach your child about construction? Pete The Cat: Construction Destruction and Goodnight Goodnight Construction Site are two books to start with.

Safety

April 25, 2024

Fall safety violators targeted by OSHA

Jonathan Barnes

OSHA has cracked down on fall safety violators and is taking contractors to task over safety violations, sometimes even forcing compliance.

Safety

April 25, 2024

Emerging risks outlined in survey

Jonathan Barnes

A report from HKA highlights the state of construction disputes around the world—most of which are completely preventable.

News

April 25, 2024

Ontario to ban discriminatory job posting requirements

Jonathan Barnes

Ontario’s government is introducing legislation to help foreign-trained candidates compete for jobs fairly by banning Canadian work experience requirements.

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