Project Management

In the construction industry, safety isn't just a concept—it’s a condition that must be created and sustained every single day. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is the agency that defines and enforces the standards that make this possible. For contractors operating on federal, municipal, and commercial job sites, OSHA represents more than compliance.

In the world of water infrastructure, the most critical systems are often out of sight—but never out of mind. Underground reservoirs, like Clearwell No. 3 at the Robertson/Umbenhauer Water Treatment Plant in El Paso, are essential to delivering clean, reliable water to communities. When their integrity is compromised, there’s no room for delay.

In the world of government contracting, technical proposals, bonding capacity, and small business certifications all have their place—but if you ask most Contracting Officers what weighs heavily in award decisions, the answer is consistent: past performance.

At Phoenix General Contractors, we’ve handled enough infrastructure, utility, and civil work to know that trenching and excavation require strict attention, not just technique. These aren’t routine cuts in the ground—they’re high-risk environments that demand qualified oversight and unwavering safety practices.

In the simplest terms, a lift station—also known as a pumping station—is a mechanical facility designed to move wastewater or stormwater from a lower elevation to a higher one when gravity can’t do the job alone. In most municipal sewer systems, gravity is used to carry wastewater from homes and businesses to a treatment facility. But in areas with flat terrain, steep elevation changes, or low-lying regions prone to flooding, wastewater needs a boost. That’s where lift stati

At Phoenix General Contractors, we know that not all hazards on a construction site are visible immediately. Some of the most serious risks lurk in tight, enclosed areas—what OSHA defines as confined spaces. Whether it’s a manhole, vault, lift station, or underground utility corridor, confined spaces pose unique dangers that demand rigorous preparation, planning, and training.

This month, we are highlighting the critical role of boiler maintenance in federal facilities across the nation.