Summer Safety: Working in the Heat

Posted on Jul 1, 2015

After a long winter, most people celebrate the coming of summer and its longer days and warmer temperatures. For some, however, while these conditions may be ideal for recreation, they can make the workplace more dangerous. The body rids itself of excess heat by circulating […]

Winter safety – at home and at work

Posted on Dec 9, 2014

  When the weather outside is frightful, it’s time to be extra cautious in your travels, whether on the road or on sidewalks. Preparation is key to being safe throughout hazardous conditions, so we’ve compiled a list of what to do and know before winter […]

Cedar Rapids fire station receives award

Posted on Sep 30, 2014

The Cedar Rapids Central Fire Station received an award of Excellence in Energy Efficient Design for the Central Fire Station Thursday morning. Solum Lang Architects, LLC and Design Engineers received the away for for the Central Fire Station. The award was announced at the 2014 […]

Employee Development at Miron Construction

Posted on Sep 23, 2014

Employees are the life of any company, and at Miron Construction, our employees enable us to achieve excellence. That’s why employee development is important at all levels, on a variety of topics, including safety, sustainability and personal growth. Employees Stay Safe In the construction industry, […]

How Safety, Productivity and Quality Go Hand-in-Hand

Posted on Oct 8, 2013

In the construction industry, one big safety challenge is minimizing lifting hazards while on the job. These can be difficult to control due to the nature of work within the industry. It’s easy to forget proper lifting techniques while moving block, mixing mortar, pouring concrete […]

Industry Experts Weigh In on Safety Matters

Posted on Jul 11, 2013

SAFETY MATTERS. SAFETY FIRST. These are common mantras seen around a construction site or heard in meetings. There’s little doubt that most industry professionals recognize the importance of safety to a company’s bottom line, to its employees and to its future. We get it … […]

How Safety, Productivity and Quality Go Hand-in-Hand

Posted on Jun 25, 2013

In the construction industry, one big safety challenge is minimizing lifting hazards while on the job. These can be difficult to control due to the nature of work within the industry. It’s easy to forget proper lifting techniques while moving block, mixing mortar, pouring concrete […]