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January 27, 2012

Welcome to our inagural issue of Constructing Green newsletter, brought to you by Sustainable Construction magazine. You've been receiving our magazine in a sustainable (digital) format for about a year and we are excited to now bring you a monthly newsletter to enhance our sustainability program.

Sustainable Construction is proud to be a sister publication to industry leaders such as Equipment Today, Concrete Contractor, Asphalt Contractor and Pavement magazines - all available to you on ForConstructionPros.com.

Think of us as your resource to help you build more sustainably. After all, the sustainable industry is growing and changing everyday. Let us assist you in keeping up to date on topics such as onsite safety, employee education, emissions, recycling, products and industry news.

The Port of Baltimore is used by many of the largest construction machinery manufacturers.

Construction Supply Chain and the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

How much will construction and other supply chains be impacted by the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge and the suspension of traffic through the Port of Baltimore? End users may temporarily face delays and increases.

What Does The Future of Striping Look Like?

To elevate your striping game, it's all about the technology and the tools.

How Home-based Drug Deactivation and Disposal Saves Lives

Opioids in Construction: How Home-based Drug Deactivation & Disposal Saves Lives

Whether used by children or adults, excess medications in the household are a huge threat. Eliminating unused medications should be a top priority. Your employees should know that this is important to you as an employer.

Understand the choices available to take the “hard” out of work on your dozers, excavators, motor graders, wheel loaders and compactors.

Take the 'Hard' Out of Work

June 13, 2024

Learn the top four advantages of ease-of-use technology from this webinar.

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Caterpillar Competition Winner Talks About the Industry & Her Win

Kait Burds with Mortenson loves the industry and wants to see more women join.

Under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), employers have a duty to monitor worksites and prevent hazardous conditions from developing. As it does with other major industry sectors, OSHA issues specific regulations targeting the safety risks unique to the construction sector.

What Artificial Intelligence Means for the Construction Workplace

When integrating AI into their business models, construction companies should carefully weigh the costs and benefits of this technology.

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The 2024 Equipment Showcase & the ARA Show

Check out recent product highlights and ARA show trends.

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3 Tactics to Boost Construction Fleet Performance

Telematics, IoT devices, and even AI integrations have the power to significantly improve construction fleet management when utilized effectively.

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How Asphalt Pavement Industry Will Decarbonize

In a follow-up to its 2022 GHG Emissions Inventory for Asphalt Mix Production in the United States, the National Asphalt Pavement Association (NAPA) provides a comprehensive roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from asphalt pavements.

The concept adaptive reuse is the practice of repurposing abandoned, older structures for a different purpose than what they were originally intended for with the express purpose of extending the building’s life.

Commercial Building Reuse in the Work-From-Home Economy

As the American workplace adapts, the traditional 9-5 will likely continue to become less common. What does that mean for landlocked employers staring down half-empty offices?

Many technologies exist to help combat the massive (and growing) issue of construction waste.

Combating Construction Waste with Technology

Construction professionals play a large role in reducing the amount of waste produced on a project. However, the client’s decision-making can also be a factor.

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Concrete: A Better Home for the Future

A home insurance crisis is forcing builders to rethink designs. This has some looking at concrete where a trend is breaking ground and alleviating some drawbacks of wood-framed homes.

The 973 crawler loader has an operating weight of 65,901 lbs. (29,892 kg) and replaces the 973K worldwide.

Caterpillar Showcases 973 Track Loader

The 973 crawler loader has an operating weight of 65,901 lbs. (29,892 kg) and replaces the 973K worldwide.

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Howe Named President of Motion Industries

James F. Howe has been named to the position of president of Motion.

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Why Aegis Asphalt Has A Bright Business Future

Out in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, the weather is against you, the time is against you, and in the case of Aegis Asphalt Construction, they've had to start from the literal ground up, growing the business by leaps and bounds.

To untangle the mess created by hasty technology implementations, you need to identify the inefficiencies they have caused and configure systems to meet your business and employee needs.

Your Construction Firm is Falling Behind the Digital Curve

Digital maturity can’t be measured by the complexity of your solutions. You may have a more advanced tech stack than a competitor, but if it’s not driving results, your competitor has the upper hand.

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Beginner’s look at Mastic and Crack Sealant: What’s the Difference?

The best uses for mastics and crack sealers in a given situation.

As AI continues to reshape construction industry tools and processes, a parallel phenomenon unfolds–the race to construct AI data centers.

How to Embrace AI in a Tech-averse Construction Industry

The need for collaborative dialogue, ethical oversight, and responsible innovation is paramount to harnessing the benefits of AI while mitigating its risks.

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LBX's Harvell to Retire

As Don Harvell retires, others at the company, such as Kevin Roberts and Chris Wise, take on new roles at LBX.

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Key Bridge Efforts Continue Despite Storms

Trained crews, in conjunction with the Unified Command, are taking steps forward with operations and are conducting routine salvage assessments, while evaluating the safest and most effective routes.

Many construction workers say they find it distracting to work alongside drones, and there’s evidence that even when drones are operating at a considerable distance from humans they often lead workers to look away from their tasks.

Robots are Rewriting the Rules of Construction Safety

To make worksites safer for humans, we need a smarter approach to automation.

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How 3D Milling and Advanced Data Capture Can Save You Serious Paving Headaches

At World of Asphalt 2024, Kevin Garcia (Trimble) discuss BIM, digital twins, and how the real way to fix your asphalt mat is what's underneath it.

In an industry where decisions demand swiftness, instant access to project plans, schematics, and updated schedules, durable and reliable devices ensure informed decision-making without delays associated with paperwork.

Transforming Underground Utility Operations with Rugged Mobile Solutions

Rugged mobile solutions are addressing common underground installation, maintenance, and repair project issues, enhancing productivity, and increasing efficiency.

Demolition crews with the Unified Command begin cutting the top portion of the north side of the collapsed bridge into smaller sections for safe removal by crane in the Patapsco River, in Baltimore, Maryland, March 30, 2024. Salvage teams use exothermic cutting torch to systematically separate sections of the steel bridge, which will be taken to a disposal site.

Alternate Temporary Channels Opening Around Key Bridge in Baltimore

A temporary, alternate channel on the northeast side of the main channel in the vicinity of the Key Bridge is being established for commercially essential vessels.

The PM300 Series is designed for small to medium applications where a compact, maneuverable machine with high production capabilities is required.

Cat Updates PM300 Cold Planers

The PM300 Series is designed for small to medium applications where a compact, maneuverable machine with high production capabilities is required.

The ZW310-7 wheel loader will be offered in a base model and a premium model.

Hitachi Offers ZW310-7 Wheel Loader

The ZW310-7 wheel loader will be offered in a base model and a premium model.

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Unlocking Success in Government Contracting

Companies that understand the public sector marketplace best are the most successful.