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New Autonomous Drones Being Tested for Mapping Without GPS
A group of MIT students has developed autonomous drones that can communicate and map GPS-deprived environments
MIT researchers successfully tested a system of using self-navigating, object avoiding drones for mapping in GPS deprived locations using laser rangefinders and pattern recognition software to find their way.
Construction Safety
Fall Protection Again Tops OSHA's Most Cited Safety Violations List
Preliminary data collected between October 2017 and September 2018 generated OSHA's top 10 safety violations list, and it's similar to 2017's list
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Financing, Insurance & Leasing
Nonresidential New Construction Prices Accelerate in October
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
Contractors' costs continue to rise as higher materials and labor costs pinch margins
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Business
Construction Materials Prices Continue to Rise
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
Construction prices rose 0.5% in October and are 7.9% higher compared to October 2017 levels
After a late-summer moderation, construction material prices have started to rise again.
Construction Safety
Two Construction Bosses Indicted for Crane Accident
Bosses allegedly permitted use of a crane without proper permits or training resulting in an accident that severely injured two construction workers
Project Management
Study: Design-Build Continues to Deliver Projects Most Efficiently
CII/Pankow study says design-build is faster, with more reliable performance and less cost and schedule growth
Contractor Communication
Training & Education
Why America Needs to Follow Europe's Lead on Apprenticeship Programs
Most contractors in the UK run apprenticeship programs where new hires learn on the job while also attending school, with return on investment up to 25%
Robust construction apprenticeship programs and long-term training are investments contractors need to start making.
Business
Two Updates Contractors Need to Know about Section 179 Depreciation
RDO Equipment Co.
The 2018 tax bill brought some opportunity and complexity to equipment depreciation choices. Here's what buyers need to know at year's end about Section 179 program changes
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Training & Education
New Construction Management Program at Collin College Creating a Bright Future
Nearly 20 students signed up for the new program at Collin College in Texas
Students of Collin College's construction management program.
Construction News
Dodge Momentum Index Moves 4.2% Lower in October
Dodge Construction Network
October’s shortfall was the third consecutive monthly decline and is the result of losses in both nonresidential building components
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Construction Technology
Cat S48c Rugged Smartphone
Caterpillar - Cat
The Cat S48c rugged smartphone is built for durability to withstand drops, dust, vibration and extreme temperatures
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Construction Safety
U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Crane Operator Certification
Occupational Safety & Health Administration
Effective Dec. 9, 2018, the final rule clarifies certification requirements for operators and maintains employer duty to ensure crane operators can safely operate the equipment
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