IRE360 Editors' Choice Stories of 2023

A Blueprint for Preventing Suicides in Construction 

Construction workers die by suicide at four times the rate of the general population, and the industry consistently ranks No. 1 or No. 2 in deaths by suicide among all occupations. Here is a comprehensive guide for construction companies to employ to save lives. Read more 

Want to Be a Great Construction Leader? Manage Like a Coach 

A contractor turned business consultant says winning coaches are inspirational leaders who set the vision and let their assistants implement the strategy. Read more 

3 Types of Interview Questions to Ask to Hire the Best Construction Job Candidate 

Combined, these questions help determine a candidate’s experience and gauge their ability to do the work. Read more 

12 Steps to Reduce Construction Jobsite Hazards 

These expert pre-task planning strategies can help identify and mitigate potential issues before they get out of control. Read more 

Why Your Construction Company Should Use Artificial Intelligence 

AI can help contractors “talk” with potential clients, find mistakes in data and write job descriptions. But the technology has significant challenges to consider. Read more 

How to Increase Business Success with 1% Improvements 

The L.A. Lakers brought home back-to-back national championships by focusing on small but impactful changes in habits—here’s how your construction company can benefit from the same strategy. Read more 

Commercial Roof Lives Up to a Big Challenge 

Stringent standards and exacting specifications called for sustainable, high-performance products that would stand the test of time—and water. Read more