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ABC's Greg Sizemore Talks About the Need to Address Suicide in Construction
May 21, 2020
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May 21, 2020
April housing starts plunged even further than economists' dire forecasts to a 5-year low. But data details suggest hope is not far off.
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May 19, 2020
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May 19, 2020
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Why a $2 Trillion Federal Infrastructure Package Just Isn’t Enough
To truly drive the U.S. economy forward post-pandemic, far more than $2 trillion is needed, CG/LA Infrastructure argues. But a change in perception as to what infrastructure really entails must come first.
May 12, 2020
April housing starts plunged even further than economists' dire forecasts to a 5-year low. But data details suggest hope is not far off.
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May 19, 2020
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House Oversight Investigating Trump Ouster of US DOT Inspector General
Trump’s fifth watchdog firing in six weeks was probing Sec. Chao's possible conflicts of interest, after suggestions that her agency favored Kentucky, represented by her husband, Senator Mitch McConnell
May 20, 2020
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May 25, 2020
University of Texas at Arlington researchers are working with the TxDOT on new technology that could eliminate harmful erosion around bridge supports.
Researchers Work to Keep Bridges Safe
Two University of Texas at Arlington researchers are working with the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) on new technology that could strengthen riverbanks and eliminate harmful erosion around bridge supports.
May 25, 2020
The call will be open to participants from around the world from May 19 through July 26.
2020 Construction Startup Competition Launched by Industry Heavyweights
CEMEX Ventures, Ferrovial, Hilti, VINCI Group’s Leonard, and NOVA by Saint-Gobain launch the 2020 Construction Startup Competition, seeking entrepreneurs and startups to drive innovation in the construction industry.
May 24, 2020
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The Husqvarna K 970 Concrete Saw is Tier 4 compliant.
May 24, 2020
The $5,000 scholarship will be administered by the ACI Foundation and awarded annually to undergraduate students who are enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in civil engineering or construction management from an accredited institution of higher education.
ACI Foundation Announces the Roger S. Johnston Memorial Scholarship
The $5,000 scholarship will be administered by the ACI Foundation and awarded annually to undergraduate students enrolled in a bachelor's degree program in civil engineering or construction management.
May 23, 2020
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Daimler Truck Financial Launches Keep the World Moving Finance Program
Program makes it easier to purchase Western Star and Freightliner trucks.
May 22, 2020
Buyers Products' RapidLink attachment system, that is designed so users can mount or dismount their plow quickly, is now available on its full line of plows.
Buyers Expands RapidLink Attachment System to Full Line of Snow Plows
Success with initial release in 2019 urges move to new mounting system for full line of truck plows.
May 22, 2020
Based on guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Genie is now offering new procedures and protocols for cleaning and disinfecting aerial equipment on jobsites to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 while working at height.
Genie Provides COVID-19 Cleaning Protocols for Aerial Equipment
This information provides jobsite superintendents and fleet managers with specific precautions to take in order to keep workers and jobsites safe and productive.
May 22, 2020
There is a coordinated effort by Cargill, the National Center for Asphalt Technology at Auburn University and Minnesota’s MnROAD partnership to bring standardization and data equivalency across different pavement performance testing methods employed by individual states.
Validating Innovative Pavement Performance
Major effort underway to unify testing data and criteria validate innovative pavement performance across the 50 states.
May 22, 2020
CEMEX Foundation has donated funding to Houston-based nonprofit TX/RX Labs to make PPE for medical workers and first responders.
Cemex Funds Development of PPE for 20,000 Medical Workers in Houston
$100,000 grant from CEMEX Foundation to TX/RX Labs supports development of essential face masks, face shields and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to fight COVID-19.
May 22, 2020
The new ToolWatch Product Catalog eliminates the need to manually enter tools and accessories, ensuring accurate product data.
ToolWatch Leads Rollout of DEWALT Tool Connect Systems Integration
Tool manufacturing and tool management technology companies collaborate to improve field and warehouse productivity.
May 22, 2020
The Rasmussen Group recently improved safety by using SmartDrive.
Rasmussen Group Improves Trucking Safety with SmartDrive Systems
SmartDrive Systems recently announced that The Rasmussen Group has deployed the SmartDrive video-based safety program with SmartDrive 360 and Extended Recording in two of its subsidiary companies.
May 22, 2020
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May 22, 2020
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ABC's Greg Sizemore Talks About the Need to Address Suicide in Construction
Suicide risks in construction, particularly in light of the current coronavirus pandemic, must be addressed as part of a construction company's safety focus.
May 21, 2020
Hurdles such as work sequencing, worker availability, weather and time constraints can be overcome by prefabricating off-site. It also moves worker hours, and liability, off-site.
How Prefabrication Delivers Safety and Production Vertical Construction Needs for Coronavirus Survival
Outsourcing close-quarter construction to prefab shops shifts infection risk off your job sites and slashes time from project timelines
May 21, 2020
Porous asphalt pavements are commonly used for parking lots and other light-duty applications. Full-depth porous asphalt pavements are increasingly being used on roadways as part of efforts to mitigate flooding hazards, reduce hardscape and improve sustainability.
How It Works: Porous Asphalt Pavements
High voids in porous asphalt pavements cause water to filter through the pavement structure into an underlying drainage base then into the water table, protecting both the sub-grade and pocketbook of asset owners
May 21, 2020
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The QUIKRETE Companies Celebrates 80 Years
The QUIKRETE Companies turns 80 on May 22.
May 21, 2020
BuildCenter lets construction companies do on-site health-screening and contact-tracing for COVID-19.
California Construction Company Offers Free App to Control COVID-19
BuildCenter, a software spinoff from COBE Construction Inc., is offering a free health screening tool and attendance log.
May 21, 2020
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Construction Post-COVID-19: 4 Tools to Adapt to the New Normal
As states reopen there could be a second wave of virus, which construction teams need to be prepared to work through with the help of technology, policy and PPE. Contractors should not expect things to go back to the way they were
May 21, 2020
The Laguna Beach Village Entrance Project includes new bridges, wider trails, paved access roads and better safety.
Decorative Concrete a Prominent Feature of $11 Million Laguna Beach Project
Laguna Beach to unveil project on Friday, May 22 on Facebook Live.
May 21, 2020
Crane collapse is often caused by lack of safety enforcement.
Crane Collapse Fatalities are Preventable
Crane collapses in major cities have topped headlines, but investigations often conclude these accidents are preventable with proper safety processes and operating procedures.
May 21, 2020
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SANY America, Ironpeddlers Sponsor J.D. Motorsports as NASCAR Returns to Racing
Company and its dealer announce they have signed on as co-sponsors of driver Colby Howard and car #15 as part of the J.D. Motorsports team
May 21, 2020
Left to right: Harry Colborn, owner, Rifle Equipment; Trent Kite, sales; George Mosher, driver; and Brian Perkins, rental manager.
Rifle Equipment Named New LiuGong Dealer
The dealership, which has served the area since 2003, has represented both the LiuGong and Dressta brands since October 2019.
May 21, 2020
The innovative design of the Eel Screed 6100 from Curb Roller Manufacturing allows contractors, rental customers, and other operators to finish concrete screeding faster and more comfortably than alternate methods.
Curb Roller Manufacturing Releases Eel Screed 6100
The innovative design of the Eel Screed 6100 allows contractors, rental customers, and other operators to finish concrete screeding faster and more comfortably than alternate methods.
May 21, 2020
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Bosch's 18V Connected-Ready Lithium-Ion 16 Amp Battery Turbo Charger with Power Boost repowers CORE18V 8.0Ah batteries from 0% to 50% in 15 minutes.
May 21, 2020
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EDCO Announces Passing of Co-Founder Leo Swan
Swan helped create the first dual-disc concrete grinder in 1959.
May 21, 2020
Above and below: Properly placed/supported reinforcement will result in properly located reinforcement in the slab. Consult manufacturers' literature for maximum chair and other support spacing and use a 12-inch minimum reinforcement spacing so workers can avoid walking on the reinforcement.
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Steel reinforcing bars and welded wire reinforcement provide crack width control in nonstructural slabs-on-ground.
May 21, 2020
MARSHALLTOWN’s Battery Operated Spin Screed is the world’s first lightweight power roller screed.
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MARSHALLTOWN’s Battery Operated Spin Screed is the world’s first lightweight power roller screed.
May 21, 2020