Category: Construction

Aluminum: Three Interesting Trends to Watch

Aluminum: Three Interesting Trends to Watch

Read more September 20, 2022
What’s Next for Copper? How Mortgage Boycotts, A Smiling Dollar and Clean Energy Impact Copper Prices

What’s Next for Copper? How Mortgage Boycotts, A Smiling Dollar and Clean Energy Impact Copper Prices

Read more August 24, 2022
30 Electrical Safety Tips for the Workplace

30 Electrical Safety Tips for the Workplace

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34 Electrical Safety Tips to Practice at Home

34 Electrical Safety Tips to Practice at Home

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Safe Lifting Principles That Support Ergonomics and Overall Wellness

Safe Lifting Principles That Support Ergonomics and Overall Wellness

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6 Steps to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Maintenance: A Fundamental Guide

6 Steps to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Maintenance: A Fundamental Guide

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9 Tips to Improve Situational Awareness in the Workplace

9 Tips to Improve Situational Awareness in the Workplace

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67 Toolbox Talk Topics: Critical Safety Shares to Emphasize with Your Team

67 Toolbox Talk Topics: Critical Safety Shares to Emphasize with Your Team

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Top 10 Safety Tips for Machine Shops

Top 10 Safety Tips for Machine Shops

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Electric Vehicle Adoption: Trends and Changes for 2022 and Beyond

Electric Vehicle Adoption: Trends and Changes for 2022 and Beyond

Read more January 25, 2022
The State of the Electrician Shortage in 2022: New Data on the Impact of COVID-19

The State of the Electrician Shortage in 2022: New Data on the Impact of COVID-19

Read more January 4, 2022
What is Dark-sky Compliance? What Contractors Need to Know

What is Dark-sky Compliance? What Contractors Need to Know

Read more December 29, 2021
Low-voltage Wiring Basics: Cable Construction

Low-voltage Wiring Basics: Cable Construction

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How to Determine Which Cut-resistant Glove Rating is OSHA Compliant for Your Job Site

How to Determine Which Cut-resistant Glove Rating is OSHA Compliant for Your Job Site

Read more November 9, 2021
Eye and Face Protection in Construction: How to Make Your Job Site OSHA Compliant

Eye and Face Protection in Construction: How to Make Your Job Site OSHA Compliant

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Stop Work Authority Toolbox Talk: Absolutely No Brown M&Ms

Stop Work Authority Toolbox Talk: Absolutely No Brown M&Ms

Read more October 19, 2021
Why You Can’t Afford Not to Use Parallel Wire Reels

Why You Can’t Afford Not to Use Parallel Wire Reels

Read more July 22, 2021
What is an OSHA Recordable Injury and How Does It Impact My Business?

What is an OSHA Recordable Injury and How Does It Impact My Business?

Read more July 20, 2021
Four Crucial Ways to Reduce Construction Costs and Increase Profits

Four Crucial Ways to Reduce Construction Costs and Increase Profits

Read more July 14, 2021
What are LED Downlights? The Benefits of Recessed Lights

What are LED Downlights? The Benefits of Recessed Lights

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5 Strategies for Navigating Long Lead Times and Material Shortages

5 Strategies for Navigating Long Lead Times and Material Shortages

Read more June 23, 2021
5 Client-Contractor Relationship Skills to Grow Your Business

5 Client-Contractor Relationship Skills to Grow Your Business

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How to Avoid Delays in Construction Projects: 7 Steps You Can Take

How to Avoid Delays in Construction Projects: 7 Steps You Can Take

Read more June 1, 2021
UVC, UVA and Visible Light: What’s the Best Disinfection Solution for You?

UVC, UVA and Visible Light: What’s the Best Disinfection Solution for You?

Read more May 11, 2021
4 Essential Construction Safety Tips for Contractors

4 Essential Construction Safety Tips for Contractors

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6 Unique Material Handling Challenges of High-rise Construction

6 Unique Material Handling Challenges of High-rise Construction

Read more April 27, 2021
How Renewable Energy is Shaping the Job Outlook for Electric Utilities and Contractors

How Renewable Energy is Shaping the Job Outlook for Electric Utilities and Contractors

Read more April 21, 2021
How to Improve Productivity on a Construction Site Without Cutting Corners

How to Improve Productivity on a Construction Site Without Cutting Corners

Read more April 20, 2021
How to Win More Construction Bids: 9 Ways to Improve Your Bid-Hit Ratio

How to Win More Construction Bids: 9 Ways to Improve Your Bid-Hit Ratio

Read more March 24, 2021
How to Recycle Scrap Copper Wire from Your Job Site

How to Recycle Scrap Copper Wire from Your Job Site

Read more March 23, 2021
Border States Demo Trucks Bring Latest MRO Products and Solutions to Job Sites

Border States Demo Trucks Bring Latest MRO Products and Solutions to Job Sites

Read more June 30, 2020
New OSHA guidelines on COVID-19 safety for construction sites | 5 key takeaways

New OSHA guidelines on COVID-19 safety for construction sites | 5 key takeaways

Read more June 12, 2020
Cleaning and disinfecting tools | 4 tips for keeping your job site safe during the COVID-19 outbreak

Cleaning and disinfecting tools | 4 tips for keeping your job site safe during the COVID-19 outbreak

Read more May 6, 2020
Construction industry trends | 9 important observations for 2020

Construction industry trends | 9 important observations for 2020

Read more March 10, 2020
Job site injury | 3 steps for construction crews to take after an accident

Job site injury | 3 steps for construction crews to take after an accident

Read more February 25, 2020
Wellness in architecture | 7 construction trends that foster better health

Wellness in architecture | 7 construction trends that foster better health

Read more February 18, 2020
6 benefits of off-site construction (modular, prefabrication) | Border States

6 benefits of off-site construction (modular, prefabrication) | Border States

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Smart lighting control systems | 9 reasons to upgrade industrial facilities

Smart lighting control systems | 9 reasons to upgrade industrial facilities

Read more February 5, 2020
NFPA 70E vs. NFPA 2112: PDF compares FR safety compliance standards

NFPA 70E vs. NFPA 2112: PDF compares FR safety compliance standards

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Mental health toolbox talk | Promote well-being, resilience in construction

Mental health toolbox talk | Promote well-being, resilience in construction

Read more January 21, 2020
Asbestos in construction | 5 tips to prevent exposure, mesothelioma

Asbestos in construction | 5 tips to prevent exposure, mesothelioma

Read more December 31, 2019
Hearing protection safety tips for loud construction, industrial areas

Hearing protection safety tips for loud construction, industrial areas

Read more December 17, 2019
Student housing trends for 2020 | More amenities in residence halls

Student housing trends for 2020 | More amenities in residence halls

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Zero punch list goals | 4 ways construction crews can achieve them faster

Zero punch list goals | 4 ways construction crews can achieve them faster

Read more November 26, 2019
Road construction safety plan | 6 tips for protecting highway workers

Road construction safety plan | 6 tips for protecting highway workers

Read more November 5, 2019
Hard hat safety | Head protection tips with PPE basics, OSHA guidelines

Hard hat safety | Head protection tips with PPE basics, OSHA guidelines

Read more October 11, 2019
Hi-vis Clothing Regulations: Why You Should Replace Worn-out Reflective Apparel

Hi-vis Clothing Regulations: Why You Should Replace Worn-out Reflective Apparel

Read more October 7, 2019
The rise of drones in construction | 5 ways UAVs are transforming the industry

The rise of drones in construction | 5 ways UAVs are transforming the industry

Read more August 26, 2019
An Introduction to the Construction Punch List Process

An Introduction to the Construction Punch List Process

Read more August 23, 2019
How to estimate construction costs | 3 tips for fast, accurate project forecasts

How to estimate construction costs | 3 tips for fast, accurate project forecasts

Read more August 19, 2019
Professional contractor invoicing: 7 mistakes that waste time, money

Professional contractor invoicing: 7 mistakes that waste time, money

Read more August 2, 2019
4 tips to streamline a standard construction RFI (request for information)

4 tips to streamline a standard construction RFI (request for information)

Read more July 29, 2019
Helpful ways for construction companies to handle mistakes

Helpful ways for construction companies to handle mistakes

Read more July 6, 2019
Women in construction: 8 initiatives that promote female workers in trades

Women in construction: 8 initiatives that promote female workers in trades

Read more July 2, 2019
Supply chain professionals can help you prepare for a hurricane

Supply chain professionals can help you prepare for a hurricane

Read more July 1, 2019
4 ways to expedite the construction submittal process for your job site

4 ways to expedite the construction submittal process for your job site

Read more June 27, 2019
3 safety practices for hospital construction, maintenance projects

3 safety practices for hospital construction, maintenance projects

Read more June 19, 2019
How To Organize Your Construction Project Files: 6 Keys to Successful Document Management

How To Organize Your Construction Project Files: 6 Keys to Successful Document Management

Read more June 17, 2019
How construction companies get workers to adopt a safety culture

How construction companies get workers to adopt a safety culture

Read more June 12, 2019
3 ways emerging technology could transform the construction industry

3 ways emerging technology could transform the construction industry

Read more May 21, 2019
Construction workforce challenges reduced with high school recruiting

Construction workforce challenges reduced with high school recruiting

Read more May 9, 2019
Hyponatremia: The disadvantages of drinking too much water on the job site

Hyponatremia: The disadvantages of drinking too much water on the job site

Read more April 8, 2019
Local electrical distributor training days key to latest industry trends, technology

Local electrical distributor training days key to latest industry trends, technology

Read more March 15, 2019
Health at work: How to replenish electrolytes on the job site

Health at work: How to replenish electrolytes on the job site

Read more March 14, 2019
7 Tips for Pouring Concrete Foundations in Cold Weather

7 Tips for Pouring Concrete Foundations in Cold Weather

Read more March 12, 2019
12-step isolation procedure | Guidance for safe low-voltage installations

12-step isolation procedure | Guidance for safe low-voltage installations

Read more March 6, 2019
ANSI/ISEA 105 versus EN 388: Understanding cut-resistant glove standards

ANSI/ISEA 105 versus EN 388: Understanding cut-resistant glove standards

Read more March 6, 2019
What to look for in a supply chain distributor partner

What to look for in a supply chain distributor partner

Read more February 24, 2019
Staying hydrated in cold winter weather just as crucial as summer

Staying hydrated in cold winter weather just as crucial as summer

Read more February 4, 2019
ANSI/ISEA 138 glove impact protection standard explained | Border States

ANSI/ISEA 138 glove impact protection standard explained | Border States

Read more February 1, 2019
Master the inspection, cleaning and storage of respirators | Mask safety tips

Master the inspection, cleaning and storage of respirators | Mask safety tips

Read more January 21, 2019
Investing in the best standby generator or portable unit for backup power

Investing in the best standby generator or portable unit for backup power

Read more January 18, 2019
How contractors streamline the invoicing process to grow business, help clients

How contractors streamline the invoicing process to grow business, help clients

Read more January 8, 2019
Job site winter storm preparation | Severe weather emergency action plan

Job site winter storm preparation | Severe weather emergency action plan

Read more January 4, 2019
4 critical strategies for securing construction sites, preventing theft

4 critical strategies for securing construction sites, preventing theft

Read more January 3, 2019
How To Be Successful in the Construction Business: 10 Keys for Growth

How To Be Successful in the Construction Business: 10 Keys for Growth

Read more December 7, 2018
Best winter work gear guide for extremely cold job sites (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Best winter work gear guide for extremely cold job sites (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Read more November 29, 2018
Construction Night Work Plan: 3 Best Practices for Crews Operating in the Dark

Construction Night Work Plan: 3 Best Practices for Crews Operating in the Dark

Read more November 27, 2018
Tool Maintenance Checklist: 4 Key Ways You Can Take Care of Your Tools

Tool Maintenance Checklist: 4 Key Ways You Can Take Care of Your Tools

Read more November 13, 2018
Construction Leadership Training: How to Develop Future Managers

Construction Leadership Training: How to Develop Future Managers

Read more November 12, 2018
The next generation: Find skilled construction workers amid labor shortage

The next generation: Find skilled construction workers amid labor shortage

Read more October 25, 2018
How to conduct effective general contractor training sessions

How to conduct effective general contractor training sessions

Read more October 11, 2018
8 proven construction marketing ideas, advertising tips to generate leads

8 proven construction marketing ideas, advertising tips to generate leads

Read more October 9, 2018
Best Practices for Contractor Drug Testing Policies

Best Practices for Contractor Drug Testing Policies

Read more October 4, 2018
How mobile devices are revolutionizing the construction industry

How mobile devices are revolutionizing the construction industry

Read more September 18, 2018
Why contractors avoid gray market’s fake name-brand supplies

Why contractors avoid gray market’s fake name-brand supplies

Read more September 7, 2018
Custom industrial safety stickers: 4 tactics for facilities, job sites

Custom industrial safety stickers: 4 tactics for facilities, job sites

Read more September 4, 2018
How contractors manage generation gaps on the job site

How contractors manage generation gaps on the job site

Read more August 28, 2018
How to Kindly Handle Late Customer Payments (Free Contractor Letter Template)

How to Kindly Handle Late Customer Payments (Free Contractor Letter Template)

Read more August 28, 2018
5 helpful communication methods for any construction site

5 helpful communication methods for any construction site

Read more August 23, 2018
Material management professionals help maximize productivity, efficiency

Material management professionals help maximize productivity, efficiency

Read more July 26, 2018
Heat Stress Safety Tips For Any Job Site (Toolbox Talk Download)

Heat Stress Safety Tips For Any Job Site (Toolbox Talk Download)

Read more June 7, 2018
Outdoor string lights an efficient, reliable way to illuminate job sites

Outdoor string lights an efficient, reliable way to illuminate job sites

Read more May 24, 2018
Common electrical safety mistakes to avoid during testing

Common electrical safety mistakes to avoid during testing

Read more May 17, 2018
Workplace eye safety 101: Blocking materials, chemicals, UV and more

Workplace eye safety 101: Blocking materials, chemicals, UV and more

Read more May 11, 2018
Border States to host grounding, communication site protection training

Border States to host grounding, communication site protection training

Read more May 9, 2018
How to wear a disposable respirator mask

How to wear a disposable respirator mask

Read more May 4, 2018
Prefab rough-in assemblies simple, affordable with eFab™ online

Prefab rough-in assemblies simple, affordable with eFab™ online

Read more April 26, 2018
ISEA 121 dropped objects standard explained in Ergodyne webinar May 10

ISEA 121 dropped objects standard explained in Ergodyne webinar May 10

Read more April 24, 2018
Working at heights safety tips every worker should know

Working at heights safety tips every worker should know

Read more April 12, 2018
How to Use a Defibrillator: ZOLL AED Plus Features Voice Instructions

How to Use a Defibrillator: ZOLL AED Plus Features Voice Instructions

Read more March 29, 2018
Attachable safety barriers adapt to changing work zones

Attachable safety barriers adapt to changing work zones

Read more March 21, 2018
Measure voltage without test leads with Fluke’s T6 Electrical Tester

Measure voltage without test leads with Fluke’s T6 Electrical Tester

Read more March 13, 2018
Anti-glare polarized lenses offer ultimate sun protection on the job

Anti-glare polarized lenses offer ultimate sun protection on the job

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Fog-resistant safety glasses ideal eyewear technology for any job site

Fog-resistant safety glasses ideal eyewear technology for any job site

Read more February 21, 2018
How to recognize hypothermia and frostbite (and other job site cold stress)

How to recognize hypothermia and frostbite (and other job site cold stress)

Read more February 13, 2018
Portable electrical outlet box a clean, reliable power option for contractors

Portable electrical outlet box a clean, reliable power option for contractors

Read more January 25, 2018
Thermal winter work gloves provide quality insulation in extreme cold

Thermal winter work gloves provide quality insulation in extreme cold

Read more December 28, 2017
Electrical panel inspection safety tips for every electrician

Electrical panel inspection safety tips for every electrician

Read more December 27, 2017
GFCI outlet requirements help save lives (in areas you might not expect)

GFCI outlet requirements help save lives (in areas you might not expect)

Read more November 22, 2017
5 snow shoveling techniques to avoid back pain on the job

5 snow shoveling techniques to avoid back pain on the job

Read more November 15, 2017
Keep warm on construction sites with these 12 easy tips

Keep warm on construction sites with these 12 easy tips

Read more November 6, 2017
3 common construction problems and solutions for any job site

3 common construction problems and solutions for any job site

Read more November 2, 2017
Top 5 material management solutions to save time, money

Top 5 material management solutions to save time, money

Read more October 18, 2017
Save time, money with Border States Services and Solutions

Save time, money with Border States Services and Solutions

Read more October 13, 2017
Border States delivers your wet-location solutions with Woodhead® Watertite®

Border States delivers your wet-location solutions with Woodhead® Watertite®

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Access long-lasting, affordable yard and area lighting at Border States

Access long-lasting, affordable yard and area lighting at Border States

Read more September 25, 2017
Customized industrial vending seamlessly delivered by right specialists

Customized industrial vending seamlessly delivered by right specialists

Read more August 31, 2017
Customers speak to value of Border States services, solutions

Customers speak to value of Border States services, solutions

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Vendor-managed inventory process simplifies material handling, saves valuable time

Vendor-managed inventory process simplifies material handling, saves valuable time

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Wheeled Boxes and Carts Give You Convenient Material Access

Wheeled Boxes and Carts Give You Convenient Material Access

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Outdoor workers are fighting harmful ultraviolet rays with these easy tips

Outdoor workers are fighting harmful ultraviolet rays with these easy tips

Read more August 16, 2017
Qwik-Grip™ speeds up wire installation, simplifies rough-in

Qwik-Grip™ speeds up wire installation, simplifies rough-in

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Border States re-lights historic AZ mountain road with Holophane TunnelPass LED

Border States re-lights historic AZ mountain road with Holophane TunnelPass LED

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Border States re-lights historic AZ mountain road with Holophane TunnelPass LED

Border States re-lights historic AZ mountain road with Holophane TunnelPass LED

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Selecting the best flammable safety cabinet

Selecting the best flammable safety cabinet

Read more July 21, 2017
BSE helps electricians become legends in this national competition

BSE helps electricians become legends in this national competition

Read more July 19, 2017
BSE helps electricians become legends in this national competition

BSE helps electricians become legends in this national competition

Read more July 19, 2017
Material staging professionals provide the right material where it’s needed

Material staging professionals provide the right material where it’s needed

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Rent Job Site Trailers for Secure and Easily Accessible Inventory

Rent Job Site Trailers for Secure and Easily Accessible Inventory

Read more July 12, 2017
Kitting professionals at Border States help save time and money

Kitting professionals at Border States help save time and money

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Seven Ways to Reduce Costs with Vending

Seven Ways to Reduce Costs with Vending

Read more June 21, 2017
BSE demo truck ‘The Blade’ loaded with latest MRO products, solutions

BSE demo truck ‘The Blade’ loaded with latest MRO products, solutions

Read more June 19, 2017