Bills to Hike Maryland Gas Tax Stalls

Bills have stalled in the House of Delegates and Senate that would have increased the state’s gas tax by as much as a dime to raise more money for transportation improvement projects.

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Virtual Reality: A ‘Just-In-Time' Technology for a COVID World

Serious Labs’ mission of revolutionizing the way people learn with VR simulators is right in line with COVID’s ever-present consequence of change.

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Civil Contractors Believe Construction Market Will Rebound in 2021

More than half of civil contractors have high or very high confidence in the market’s ability to provide them with new business in the next 12 months.

US Department of Labor Launches New Initiative to Collect OSHA Debts

New series of payment letters will make clear what’s owed, and OSHA will put businesses that fail to pay citations on a priority list for further inspection

US Department of Labor Launches New Initiative to Collect OSHA Debts

New series of payment letters will make clear what’s owed, and OSHA will put businesses that fail to pay citations on a priority list for further inspection

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Biden Will Ask OSHA to Reconsider Emergency COVID-19 Standards

OSHA has issued guidelines, not standards, to protect workers from coronavirus infection, and the incoming administration plans to stiffen enforcement as well as requirements

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AEMP CONNECT 2021 Management Conference and Annual Meeting

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For the 40th Management Conference and Annual Meeting (CONNECT 2021), AEMP will be delivering a refreshed virtual experience that allows the essence of the annual conference to continue.

Skanska’s Johana Godoy Highlights Career Opportunities for Women in Construction

Skanska USA's Johana Godoy shares her experiences and career growth in the field of construction, as well as opportunities for other women seeking a promising and rewarding career path.

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Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: Winter Diesel Dos and Don’ts

[VIDEO] Why these are the most-read construction stories of the week, including each state DOT’s take from the COVID relief bill, three big prospects for 2021 construction, concrete company admits to antitrust, how calcium improves cold weather pours

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Construction Drone Use Accelerates Toward LiDAR Capabilities

DroneDeploy survey finds demand for aerial laser scanning highest of all industries among contractors; more than half of construction users plan use drones for more than aerial maps

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Hops & Highways Episode 13: Recruiting & Retaining the Construction Workforce

This week, Jess & Dormie talk about how recruiting workers to the industry has changed as a result of COVID and share tips on how to retain your best workers. We also catch you up on the latest news and share your hard work during Build America Friday.

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AEMP's IGNITE Learning Lab for CEM and CESP Exam Prep Goes Online

The IGNITE Learning Lab is designed to help those planning to take the CEM and CESP exam develop knowledge of pertinent content, sort out what's covered, identify content areas of focus and increase their expertise in equipment management.

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Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories This Week: Winter Diesel Dos and Don’ts

Most-read construction stories of the week include each state DOT’s take from the COVID relief bill, three big prospects for 2021construction, concrete company admits to antitrust violations, how calcium improves cold weather concrete pours, more

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Vapor Intrusion Mitigation Part 3: Safety

Researchers have found ways to upgrade existing vapor barrier technology, adding components such as nitrile and aluminum to create barriers with vastly improved chemical resistance. Part three of the Vapor Intrusion Mitigation series.

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Resolve to Stop Doing These 5 Things in 2021

Rather than New Year’s resolutions that add things to your already full plate, why not stop doing some things that are eating up your time and money?

Architects Strongly Oppose Code Council Proposal Jeopardizing Climate Action

ICC proposal would remove transparency and public input from the process of developing commercial and residential energy-efficiency code

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OSHA Announces Increase in Civil Penalty Amounts for 2021

Civil penalty amounts for OSHA violations are being increased based on cost-of-living adjustments for 2021.

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Can a Contractor Stop Working If He Isn't Getting Paid

To determine whether or not to stop working if you are not getting paid there are many factors that need to be considered.

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Report: Infrastructure Investment Presents Opportunity to Energize U.S. Economy

The ASCE has released their 2021 Failure to Act Report which discusses how the nation’s failure to act to improve the condition of U.S. infrastructure systems affect the nation’s economic performance

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Aclaimant Artificial Intelligence Improves Construction Safety and Risk Management

Aclaimant Insights models construction risk, enabling organizations to actively manage safety through artificial intelligence and predictive analytics.

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Allegro EZ AIR Flex Shield PAPR

Allegro Industries has introduced the EZ AIR Flex Shield PAPR, a complete particulate system featuring a large viewing lens that maintains respiratory protection for industrial applications, such as grinding.

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How to Advertise Successfully on Facebook

A contractor’s guide to the most-effective ways to improve your Facebook ads

How to Mitigate COVID-19 Risks and Maintain Compliance this Winter

The unique safety risks and regulatory challenges construction companies will face this winter due to COVID-19 and how technology can help mitigate the risks and ensure compliance.

Stimulus Bill Requires Contractors Do the Right Thing in Coronavirus Contact Tracing

To keep workers productive on job sites, employers will need capacity to identify COVID-19 exposure and notify those at risk within 24 hours. Paper records of health screenings won't do the job.

Most helmets and hard hats are designed to protect against linear impacts, which are direct jolts that travel in a straight line, typically from front to back. But more frequently, construction accident impacts occur with rotational motion.

Swedish Company MIPS Develops Safer Hard Hat

MIPS technology protects against brain injuries caused by rotational impact.

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Commercial Construction Sends Dodge Momentum Index Higher in December

The warehouse sector has been one of the few areas of construction that has flourished during the pandemic thanks to increased demand for online shopping.

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Associated Equipment Distributors Announce New Dates, Protocols for Annual Summit

Due to the ongoing pandemic, AED will hold its annual event May 24-26 in Las Vegas, while offering a virtual option to accommodate member needs.

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How to Turn Your Business into a Masterpiece

Four tips on how to sculpt your business into the masterpiece that you want it to be and achieve great personal satisfaction as a result