Melanoma Monday: Protecting Construction Workers from Sun Exposure
Before we spend our days in the summer sun, it’s crucial to have meaningful conversations about the dangers of sun exposure. May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month, with the first Monday dedicated to melanoma awareness. Skin cancer is the most common cancer diagnosis in the United States, and about 85% of melanoma cases are caused […]
Spring Weather Safety: Planning for Severe Weather, Floods, and Tornadoes
Spring Weather Safety: Planning for Severe Weather, Floods, and Tornadoes Warmer weather is just around the corner and with that comes the risk of severe weather. It’s important to remember that severe weather can strike anytime. Even if you are familiar with the potential risks, talking to your family and having an action plan in […]
What You Need To Know About Industrial Building Construction
There are three commonly recognized sectors of the construction industry: residential, commercial, and infrastructure. While that may seem relatively simple on the surface, the reality is that each includes an intricate subset of categories that require different rules, regulations, and planning needs. For example, within the commercial sector alone, there are four main subcategories: industrial, […]
Branco Announced as AGC Building Excellence Award Finalist for Goodman Elementary School
Branco has been announced as a finalist in the Associated General Contractors of America Kansas City Chapter Building Excellence Awards. After being destroyed by a tornado in April of 2017, the Neosho School District selected Branco Enterprises to help them build their new school. Branco provided the school a baseline budget based on anticipated space […]
Safety Tips For Reducing COVID-19 Spread At Construction Work Sites
We’ve always had a commitment to “safety first” – and now we’re taking that to a higher level in order to keep all our workers safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. But we must not get complacent. We encourage everyone in the construction industry to download this free poster from the Association of General Contractors that […]