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Construction Safety
Travelers, Gilbane and Triax to Test Safety Benefits of Wearable Tech in Construction
The Travelers Companies, Inc.
Travelers will review data collected using Triax’s Spot-r devices worn on Gilbane jobsites to gain insights into worker incidents and equipment usage in order to make jobsites safer
Triax Technologies Spot-R device
Personal Protection Equipment
Reebok Astroride Work Shoe Line
Reebok Work
Reebok Astroride Work line of work shoes are built for energy and lasting comfort
Reebok
Business
Construction Unemployment Rates Continue to Fall Compared to Year Ago Levels
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
September 2018 not seasonally adjusted national construction unemployment rate fell 0.6% from a year ago to 4.1%, falling in 30 states compared to 2017
The construction industry employed 300,000 more workers nationally in September 2018 compared to September 2017.
Apps
[APP] Manage Workflow for Large Contracts with ContractComplete
Contractors can use the app to bid on contracts and create invoices
Contract Complete Logo
Business
Commercial Construction Sector Confidence Sags From Year Ago Levels
CFMA's quarterly CONFINDEX survey shows the Q3 2018 reading is down 2% from a year ago but up 3.4% from Q2 2018
Hotel Construction Istock
Business
IHS: Growth in Construction Costs Show Signs of Slowing
IHS Markit
Despite the slower pace, survey results show that prices have been rising consistently for the last two years
Excavator At Construction Site Freedigitalphotos
Business
Nonresidential Fixed Investment Increases Less than 1% in Q3 2018
Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)
Nonresidential fixed investment increased at just a 0.8% rate, much less than the 11.5% and 8.7% growth observed in the first and second quarters
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Construction Safety
Protecting Construction Workers' Lungs is a Safety Issue
Construction workers are at high risk for lung cancer and other lung diseases and should take proper care and precautions to keep healthy
Inhaling toxic dust including harmful particles such as silica and asbestos has a profound impact on the lungs.
Construction News
New Construction Starts in 2019 to Hold Steady with 2018
Dodge Construction Network
'An important question going into 2019 is whether the current construction-industry deceleration is followed by a period of high-level stability or a period of decline'
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Business
Two Important Updates to Bonus Depreciation
RDO Equipment Co.
Bonus depreciation can offer a valuable opportunity for both new and used construction equipment purchases
If you're considering a purchase before the end of 2018, investigate how the changes in bonus depreciation may apply to the acquisition.
Construction Safety
OSHA Considers Revisions to Silica, Record-keeping Standards
OSHA is evaluating information to determine if non-Table 1 dust control methods are effective
Concrete Cutting Silica Dust
Project Management
The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Episode 10: How to Make Smart Planning Choices, Part 2
Hear it from the team as they uncover everything you need to know about buying new, used, or renting equipment.
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