What would a construction site look like sans technology? Without heavy equipment and power tools, construction workers would be working by hand. Technology has always driven construction to new heights, but those who don’t keep up will likely suffer. Advancement allows for not only faster construction but also more efficient structures. New construction technologies are […]

At Elexco safety and continuing education are among our top priorities. Here are a few resources we’d like to share. *This list was originally compiled by The Associated General Contractors and available at: https://www.agc.org/connect/agc-groups/utility-infrastructure-division/trenching-excavation-and-tunneling-safety Common Ground Alliance Resources State-by-State Call Center, State Law, and Regional Partners Map Best Practices Guide AGC Resources List of Call […]

Elexco Recognizes Safe + Sound Week, August 9-15, 2021 What is Safe and Sound Week? Here’s the info from OSHA. Safe + Sound Week is a nationwide event held each August that recognizes the successes of workplace health and safety programs and offers information and ideas on how to keep America’s workers safe. Why Participate? Successful […]

The History of Hard Hats: Did you know? The hard hat was invented in 1919 by Edward Bullard. He came home from World War I and, having witnessed a helmet’s lifesaving potential, decided they also had a workplace application. The first hard hats were made of leather or canvas, hard-boiled, and shellacked. The first hard […]

At Elexco, we take construction safety seriously. Safety training and classroom safety instruction are a regular part of our schedule. More than causing construction delays, weather can cause injury and even loss of life. Being prepared is essential, especially in the dynamic weather conditions of Wisconsin. Elexco works hard to prepare our construction sites to […]