One of the most pressing concerns during the warmer months is the risk of heat-related illness, which can have devastating consequences if not properly addressed. Heat-related illnesses, such as heat stroke, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, and heat rash, can be life-threatening if not promptly recognized and treated ..read more

Spot hidden trends and uncover new insights from your existing data. With Align's new OData API connection, you can pull Align data and combine it with data from your other systems within a business intelligence platform like Tableau or Power BI. This way, you can create easy-to-understand visuals that help scale your operations with data-backed decisions ..read more

Are you tired of spending hours every week or month manually checking your inventory at each job site instead of pushing the project forward? We get it, but we also understand what happens when jobsite inventory goes unchecked ..read more

Submitting your OSHA forms using OSHA’s new electronic system can be tricky, especially if you are used to emailing or mailing in paper copies as you did in the past. But don’t worry; Align makes the transition from manual to digital submissions a breeze ..read more

Are you considering a career in construction but unsure about where to start? Let us introduce you to Annie Wright, a former teacher who found her passion in the construction industry. In our recent Women in Construction podcast episode, Annie shared valuable insights and advice for women looking to break into construction ..read more

 Just when you think you have a handle on OSHA requirements, a new rule comes your way. But don’t worry! Here at Align we stay on top of OSHA requirements so you don’t have to ..read more

Here's what you need to know about our SOC 2 Type 2 and SOC 3 compliance report. Align Technologies (formerly ToolWatch) is on a mission to empower your organization to improve productivity by streamlining operations, safety, and profitability, and that includes avoiding data breaches that increase your risk exposure and can disrupt projects and deliverables. Construction companies run on data, including significant amounts of sensitive financials for you and your customers. Unfortunately, the construction industry was the third most targeted industry by ransomware in 2021. The stories we’ve ..read more

The Associated Builders and Contractors Safety Training Evaluation Process (STEP) is a safety benchmarking and improvement tool that was established in 1989. It was developed and written by contractors, for contractors, and is designed to improve safety performance among construction industry participants regardless of company size or type of work. The STEP program has evolved into a world-class safety management system that can help companies achieve world-class safety performance ..read more

September is designated National Preparedness Month by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to raise awareness of the importance of preparing for disasters and emergencies that could happen at any time.  ..read more

  How can the construction industry help reduce climate change? A recent MIT Technology Review article has ignited discussions about the potential of new climate technology to transition us to a zero-carbon economy.   As someone passionate about the construction software and technology sector, this article has prompted me to contemplate the effects that climate technology will have on the construction industry.  Here are my thoughts on how innovation continues to drive a greater focus on sustainability and energy efficiency and helps address climate's significant impacts on the ..read more