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Snow Removal Equipment
Prepare Yourself and Your Plow For Winter's Worst
A list of tips and techniques to help snow professionals stay safe while finding success this winter.
Business
HD Hyundai Earns CES Innovation Awards
The Contractors Best Friend
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 11: Jobsite Safety
Business
Winter Warnings for Electrical Safety
Equipment Management
Georgia Contractor Reins in Driver Behavior With Telematics
Construction Safety
How to Minimize Health Risks to Employees at a Construction Site
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Business
Bobcat Expands CTL, Skid Steer Manufacturing Footprint With New Factory
This new location was selected after extensive review and consideration of expansions at existing Bobcat locations, along with the potential for new developments at locations across the globe.
Business
3 Construction Trends You Can’t Ignore: Why a Former Congressman Sees a Building Revolution Coming
Soaring home prices, the nation’s most expensive property insurance market, high interest rates and increases in construction costs are all contributing to a housing affordability crisis in a state that cannot keep up with the demand.
Business
Construction Adds 16,000 Jobs in September
Several economic indicator reports relevant to the construction industry were released today, helping to paint a picture of the outlook moving into the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Excavators
Avoiding Demolition Hazards
Jobsite safety involves the OEMs, operators, contractors and everyone on the site.
Underground Equipment
Equipment for Underground Utility Construction
Numerous equipment and technology offerings are enhancing underground utility construction employees’ productivity and safety long term.
Business
White Cap CEO to Retire, Successor Named
John Stegeman has made the decision to retire from his position as CEO of White Cap effective Jan. 28, 2024.
Construction Safety Technology
Twiceme Releases Digital Platform for PPE
The digital platform extends the solution and functionalities of integrated NFC technology in third-party protective equipment.
Dozers
Winch Optimization on New Fire Dozer Packages
Feedback from agencies helped inform the engineering of new fire dozer packages for the Caterpillar D5 and its predecessor, the D6N.
Safety Equipment - Other
Mips Introduces Virtual Test Lab for Safety Helmets
This innovation leverages computer science with the intention to virtually predict how new helmets will perform in real-life impacts.
Profit Matters
Eliminate the ‘3 Ds’ With Remote Control Equipment
Remote control and autonomous machines may sound cool, but are they truly useful for contractors today? Take a look at the benefits this technology can offer in dull, dirty and dangerous applications.
The Contractors Best Friend
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 8: Jobsite Security Part 2
As construction industry equipment theft continues to be a problem, the latest technology can help prevent such theft and keep crews safe.
Construction Safety
4 Ways to Protect Fleet Drivers on the Road
Safe driving is about protecting your employees and those on the road. When you make a commitment to hiring safe drivers, you help make the road a better place.
Safety Equipment - Other
Brass Knuckle Launches Read Bi-focal Safety Glasses
Protected by a polycarbonate frame, this product serves as bi-focal eye protection and is available in five diopter strengths: 1.0, 1.5, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.0.
Lifting Equipment
IPAF Celebrates 40 Years of Raising Safety Standards
2023 marks the 40-year anniversary since the foundation of the International Powered Access Federation. Here's a rundown of its history.
The Contractors Best Friend
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 7: Jobsite Security Part 1
More than ever, construction contractors are concerned about jobsite access and crew safety through the use of cameras, radar and other technologies.
Safety Equipment - Other
ISOtunes Launches Link 2.0 Helmet Mount
This helmet mount features tactile buttons for navigation and optional dual battery usage.
Safety Equipment - Other
STUDSON Offers Cooling Helmet Liner
The machine-washable helmet liner with attached nape cover and cooling towel feature chemical-free cooling technology with UPF-50 sun protection.
Worksite Equipment
Milwaukee Tool REDLITHIUM USB Bluetooth Jobsite Ear Buds
Designed for on-the-job use, these Bluetooth earbuds provide passive hearing protection, delivering Noise Reduction Rating (NRR) tips, available in foam (25 NRR) or silicone (22 NRR).
Equipment
Aerial Lifts: Elevating Safely With Stability
New ANSI regulations and technology make scissor lifts and boom lifts even safer.
Construction Safety
Planning for Extreme Heat Risks on the Jobsite
For construction companies, it’s important to be prepared for all potential safety situations, especially silent killers like extreme heat.
Construction Safety
Protecting Construction Crews with Better Technology and Training
For construction crews and equipment operators, the best defense against dangerous driving habits remains a properly designed and implemented work zone staffed by certified safety professionals.
Equipment
IPAF Regional Manager Talks Lift Equipment Safety & Certifications
Learn some scissor lift and boom lift safety basics from this Q&A.
Profit Matters
2 Simple Technology Retrofits to Make Your Site Safer
You don’t need to buy new equipment to take advantage of technology that improves site safety. Check out two affordable options you can add to your existing machines right now.
Safety Equipment - Other
Ergodyne Unveils ProFlex 7043 Work Gloves
The ProFlex 7043 Nitrile Coated Cut-Resistant Gloves are made with a blend of A4 cut-resistance, 18-gauge dexterity and microfine nitrile grip.
Safety Equipment - Other
Werner ProForm SP Full Body Harness
The harness features a hip level deployment cord that puts the suspended worker into a seated position with freedom of movement for rescue operations.
Digging Deeper
Advancing Jobsite Safety with Machine Technology
Digging Deeper sits down with the experts at John Deere to discuss the ways they are using innovation to help keep construction workers out of harms way
Concrete Anchoring
Werner R3 Concrete Anchor
These products are rated with a minimum breaking strength of 5,000 lbs. to 10,000 lbs.
Safety Equipment - Other
Bollé Safety Unveils Universal Goggles for Construction
The Universal Goggle prevents external hazards, such as impacts, gases and liquids, radiation and more, from entering a worker’s eyes by offering a customized fit, reducing the gap between the frame and the skin for protection.
The Contractors Best Friend
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 5: ‘Proactive’ Safety
The importance of safety in the construction industry cannot be overstated. The jobsite safety talk is shifting away from being one of punishment to a discussion for everyone to participate in.
Safety Equipment - Other
J.J. Keller-DRIFIRE Partnership Expands SAFEGEAR PPE Line
The new PPE products include a selection of arc rated, Category 1 and 2 FR clothing for construction professionals.
Surface Prep
Working With Asbestos
How to approach floor preparation work in buildings with asbestos and the options contractors have to deal with an asbestos-containing floor.
Construction Safety
Construction Hard Hat Types and Classes: Head Protection on the Jobsite
Providing proper head protection for employees is essential to help reduce head injuries like traumatic brain injuries and fatalities at jobsites. The types and classes of hard hats play an important role in keeping workers safe.
Safety Equipment - Other
Ergodyne Introduces New Hi-vis Safety Vests
The new products include the GloWear 8251HDZ-BK Two-Tone Hi-Vis Safety Vest, GloWear 8315BA Hi-Vis Breakaway Safety Vest and GloWear 8210Z-BK Mesh Hi-Vis Safety Vest.
