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Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

How AI Boosts Warfel’s Safety and COVID Protocol Without Extra People or Data

Artificial intelligence from Smartvid.io integrated with Procore recognizes safety risks in progress-monitoring photos and builds a database that confirms COVID compliance and measures the policies that will make the biggest difference in job-site safety

A high-level Warfel Construction dashboard of the Smartvid.io's AI analysis of photos for safety risks rates the safety of the contractor's projects in the table at upper right (project names obscured).

Demolition Contractors Earn ‘First Responder’ Title at Surfside Collapse

National Demolition Association

When a condo building collapsed in Surfside, Fla., Alpha Wrecking, PowerTrac Machinery and Controlled Demolition brought expertise to the search and rescue that first responders said was integral to their search for survivors

The June 24 collapse of the Champlain Towers South condo building in Surfside, Fla., brought immediate reaction from a team of demolition professionals whose expertise dramatically accelerated removal of debris in the search and rescue and secure the failed tower.

Welding Equipment & Supplies

Weldcote Auto Darkening Welding Helmet Line

Weldcote Metals

Ultraview Plus welding helmets offer an optical clarity classification of 1/1/1/1 and new cutting-edge designs for personalization.

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Personal Protection Equipment

Mechanix Wear Torch Welding Series Gloves

The Series includes a patent-pending fingertip design and high-wearing Durahide Leather Technology.

Mechanix Wear Torch Welding Series Gloves

Cecil’s Tractor in Virginia Becomes Merlo Dealer

Cecil’s Tractors Inc., an agricultural and commercial dealership located in Warrenton, Virginia, has added Merlo telehandlers to its fleet of outdoor power equipment.

Cecil’s Tractors, Inc., an agricultural and commercial dealership located in Warrenton, Va., has added Merlo telehandlers to its fleet of outdoor power equipment.

Construction News

Who is the Best Construction Contractor in the U.S.?

There may be no better time than now to be considered a top employer in the construction industry.

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Personal Protection Equipment

Pyramex Premium Winter Workwear Jackets

Pyramex Safety Products

Jackets designed to provide the protection required from both a safety standpoint and against the elements.

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Construction Safety

Hammerhead Gear Keeper TL1-3024 Personal 3/4-in. Tool Tether

Hammerhead Industries Inc.

Personal 3/4-in. tool tether for tools up to 5 lbs. provides added safety and security when working at heights.

Gear Keeper Tl1 3024

Labor & Workforce Development

Three Ways Contractors Can Support Veterans Looking to Work in Construction

United Rentals Inc.

Construction can be a strong match for people transitioning from military to civilian life.

Veterans provide a solid talent base for construction companies because they have a foundation of skills that are strong assets on the jobsite.

U.S. and EU Steel and Aluminum Tariff Agreement Pleases Equipment Manufacturers

The U.S. and EU reached an agreement to return to pre-2018 trade policies which will keep tariffs from being placed on steel and aluminum.

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What's in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Package...And How Will We Pay For It?

UPDATED 11/6/2021 -- The House passed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill, sending the plans for the biggest upgrade of America's roads, railways and other transportation infrastructure in a generation to Pres. Biden to sign into law

Infrastructure Bill Breakdown

OSHA Releases COVID Vaccination & Testing Emergency Standard and Appeals Court Stays It

Starting on Jan. 4, businesses with more than 100 employees must require workers to either get vaccinated or be tested for COVID-19 weekly. Here's what's happening in the legal battle and what the standard requires.

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