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ACI Seminars to Focus on New ACI 318-19 Building Code

The seminars, which will be held in cities around the U.S., will cover all the major changes in this new edition of the ACI code.

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[APP] Manage and Assign Work Orders with Snappii Mobile App

Both managers and employees can use the Snappii Work Order Assigner app to create, assign, track and complete work order tasks

Economic Vulnerabilities Could Trigger a Recession in 2020

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

ABC's mid-year economic outlook considers economic vulnerabilities that could trigger a recession come next year, but the outlook isn't all doom and gloom

While there is a possibility of an upcoming recession, there are still plenty of positives in ABC's mid-year economic review.

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Safe Planning of MCWP Installation

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

The safe planning of MCWP erection should start long before the machine is delivered on site. First, the correct definition of project and user needs is essential to specify the optimal piece of equipment needed to do the job.

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Checklist vs. Inspection

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

When used correctly as an inspection tool, a checklist can assist in the compliance with required inspections. As each task on the checklist is completed, you are verifying the actual inspection task is accomplished and the MEWP is operating properly.

Construction News

Storm Damage to Infrastructure Already Exceeds $1B in First Half of 2019

Rising temperatures slow hurricanes, which drop much more rain; U.S. tidal flooding increased 233% from 2000 to 2017

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Should Just Anyone Be Allowed to Rent a MEWP?

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

While an individuals might be able to rent a MEWP – they must also understand their responsibility to ensure their own safety. All MEWP renters should ask if training is available and complete it prior to operation.

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Brad Boehler Begins Two-Year IPAF Presidency with Eye on Connecting with Members

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

The Canadian native was inaugurated to a two-year term as president of IPAF this past March at the IPAF Summit in Dubai. One could easily argue there’s no one better suited to taking IPAF to the next level in North America.

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Preventing MEWP Accidents By Sharing Analysis

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

Since 2012 IPAF and its member companies have worked together to report accident data. IPAF conducts an ongoing project to analyze each reported accident and to share the conclusions with the access industry.

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Dodge Momentum Index Retreats in July

Dodge Construction Network

A 4.6% decrease in the July Dodge Momentum Index was due to a 10.2% pullback by the institutional segment

A large drop in institutional building led the decline in the July Dodge Momentum Index.

Training & Education

Virtual Reality Takes Work-Platform Training Effectiveness to New Heights

In five years, virtual reality simulators have gone from prohibitively expensive and rather static to practical, PC-based enhancements for work platform operator training

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OSHA is Law – Why Should I Care About ANSI Standards?

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

People in construction know OSHA as the ultimate authority on safety - so what is all this news about new ANSI standards? Industry experts explain why industry regulatory standards are relevant and need to be complied with.

Brad Boehler, president of Skyjack and IPAF

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