Video: Orlaco RadarEye for Off-road Machines

RadarEye is an active rearview system designed to detect and see objects in zones obscured from the operator's view and then warn the operator with audible tones that increase in rate as objects come closer.

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White Cap has also acquired Crimson Steel Supply, LLC (Crimson Steel), a distributor and fabricator of engineered steel rebar and structural steel products serving non-residential and infrastructure end markets.

White Cap Expands Reach in Oklahoma, Oregon

White Cap has acquired Bend Construction - a supplier of struts, fasteners, anchors, and concrete accessories and products - and Crimson Steel - a distributor and fabricator of engineered steel rebar and structural steel products.

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.

Emerging technologies and advancements including visual intelligence, sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, robotics, immersive collaboration and 3D printing are surging in popularity among contractors and construction professionals.

Construction Trends for 2024

While the industry will continue to go through transformation like many others, those willing to marry the fundamentals of the craft with new technology and sustainable building methods can continue to experience great success in 2024 and beyond.

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Reminder: Call Before You Dig

To keep homeowners, families, and communities safe, a few days before breaking ground, make a free request to have the approximate location of buried lines marked with flags or paint by calling 811.

Fire can escalate quickly if not mitigated promptly, and plans and preparation for an organized evacuation of a site is still real problem for most contractors.

Fire Remains an Ever-present Problem in Construction

It is high time now for all stakeholders involved in the fire safety and construction process to collaborate, educate and train on best practices and possibilities afforded by wireless safety technology.

The first question OSHA will ask when they visit a jobsite is, “where’s your safety plan?” Is it easily accessible to your workers and do they have the resources they need to conduct their jobs safely?

4 Steps to Building a Construction Safety Program

Your safety plan—and the culture of safety you cultivate with your team—is your first line of defense to help prevent incidents and protect your bottom line.

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Construction Heavyweight Caterpillar Launches Safety Programs

Using human and organizational performance principles, Caterpillar Safety Services applies a new understanding of human behavior to safety.

Only 10% of women comprise the construction workforce, with 4% working onsite.

Women in Construction Data Report Released

Women in construction are breaking down stereotypes and some are even rising through the ranks, but there is still a long way to go before women can be equally as safe and comfortable on the job site as their male counterparts.

The four-point chin strap system ensures a secure fit and prevents the helmet from dislodging in the event of a fall.

Protecting the Jobsite’s Most Important Asset: Workers' Brains

Type II helmets safeguard personnel from more than falling objects and have other benefits.

The new Fall Protection Bantam Switch provides movement without the weight of an SRL housing unit on the worker’s back.

Werner Launches Bantam Switch Self-retracting Lifeline

The new Fall Protection Bantam Switch provides movement without the weight of an SRL housing unit on the worker’s back.

TU700 will enable fleets to move towards 100% coverage offering global roaming, long-range Bluetooth support and Wi-Fi ready capabilities with new self-service CAN configuration.

Trackunit Releases TU700 IoT Device

TU700 will enable fleets to move towards 100% coverage offering global roaming, long-range Bluetooth support and Wi-Fi ready capabilities with new self-service CAN configuration.

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How to Improve Your Heat-Related Illness Prevention Plan

In 2023 there were more "extreme heat" days in the United States that any previous year on record, and 2024 might still top even that. Facing facts about heat-related illness, and properly protecting asphalt workers is more important than ever before.

N-Ferno 6475 Insulated Freezer Coveralls, 6476 Insulated Freezer Jacket and 6477 Insulated Freezer Bib Overalls are rated to -50°F (-46°C) for up to five hours of moderate activity.

Ergodyne Launches New Thermal Gear

N-Ferno 6475 Insulated Freezer Coveralls, 6476 Insulated Freezer Jacket and 6477 Insulated Freezer Bib Overalls are rated to -50°F (-46°C) for up to five hours of moderate activity.

Safety technology encompasses all new technologies now being applied to workplace safety.

Automated Bodyguard: Safety Technology Adds Protection for Workers

While elimination of hazards and substitution rank at the top of the NIOSH hierarchy in dealing with jobsite risks, new solutions focused on safety technology are often some of the most impactful.

The new anchor strap fall arrest system was developed specifically for professionals who work on utility poles or similar structures.

Werner Launches Fall Protection Utility Lifeline

The new anchor strap fall arrest system was developed specifically for professionals who work on utility poles or similar structures.

Including a skull cap, sweat bands for both safety helmets and hard hats, a safety helmet liner and two cooling towels, this new category helps users stay cool while working in sunlight or in non-ventilated areas.

Milwaukee Tool Cooling Products

Including a skull cap, sweat bands for both safety helmets and hard hats, a safety helmet liner and two cooling towels, this new category helps users stay cool while working in sunlight or in non-ventilated areas.

Designed with RHEON technology, the BOLT Safety Helmets with IMPACT ARMOR Liner allow users to use multiple accessories at once.

Milwaukee Tool BOLT Safety Helmets with IMPACT ARMOR Liner

Designed with RHEON technology, the BOLT Safety Helmets with IMPACT ARMOR Liner allow users to use multiple accessories at once.

Geotab reported that for a fleet of 100 vehicles, each vehicle drives about 2.2 miles out of the way to fill up and each gas station stop adds more than 20 minutes to each trip, with nearly eight fill-ups a month.

Permitting & Safety in Mobile Fueling

For fleets considering the adoption of a mobile refueling service, permitting is one important step that adds to overall fleet safety but is often overlooked.

The DCV202ZL utilizes Makita 18V LXT batteries that can provide heat for up to 35 hours using one fully charged 6.0Ah LXT battery on low setting (battery not included).

Makita 18V LXT Heated Vest

The DCV202ZL utilizes Makita 18V LXT batteries that can provide heat for up to 35 hours using one fully charged 6.0Ah LXT battery on low setting (battery not included).

Based on Internet of Things (IoT) technology and powered by AI, the solution comprises two platforms, one physical and the other digital, communicating with each other in real time.

Wearin' IoT Fall Detection Sensor

Based on Internet of Things (IoT) technology and powered by AI, the solution comprises two platforms, one physical and the other digital, communicating with each other in real time.

Washable and durable, BK-Anti-FOG protection disperses water molecules across the surface of the lens to restrict moisture buildup.

Brass Knuckle Offers Vader Goggle

Washable and durable, BK-Anti-FOG protection disperses water molecules across the surface of the lens to restrict moisture buildup.

The GH400 utilizes KOROYD’s patented impact absorption with heat stress reduction, helping safeguard employee health and minimize injury risk caused by rising temperatures on the jobsite.

KOROYD and GE Unveil GH400 Safety Helmet

The GH400 utilizes KOROYD’s patented impact absorption with heat stress reduction, helping safeguard employee health and minimize injury risk caused by rising temperatures on the jobsite.

By distributing weight evenly, limiting accident risks and adhering to extreme safety protocols, rigging is a pillar for preventing costly delays and mishaps at construction sites.

What Is Rigging & Machine Moving in Construction?

Creativity, planning and technology are required for safe and efficient equipment transportation.

While bringing in outside experts is a great way to ensure a project is compliant, its similarly important to ensure that all of the various internal construction crews and specialists that may touch a project are aware of the different rules that impact them.

Making Sense of Complex Accessibility Regulations

Accessibility compliance is an important aspect of any construction or building project and firms need to remember that there are numerous rules both at the federal and state level which can impact them.

HD Hyundai XiteSolution features Smart Collision Mitigation with Sensor Fusion, which is a system that prevents the risk of job site accidents by automatically stopping the machine when detecting people or objects within a certain range of the excavator.

HD Hyundai Earns CES Innovation Awards

HD Hyundai XiteSolution is the first construction equipment manufacturer to use fusion technology to supplement a machine’s cameras and radars.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 11: Jobsite Safety

Three construction experts discuss how the use of smart cameras is improving safety on jobsites by increasing visibility around heavy equipment.

Arc fault circuit interrupter breakers provide families with a high level of protection by stopping hazardous arcing conditions before an electrical fire can start.

Winter Warnings for Electrical Safety

More than half of the 45,000 annual electrical fires occur between December and February. The causes of electrical fires can range from damaged wiring and space heaters to outdoor and indoor holiday decorations.