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Will Trump's Executive Order on Apprenticeship Programs Affect the Construction Industry?

It is currently unclear if the construction industry will be exempted from President Trump's new executive order, and it may take months to find out

It is still unclear if the construction industry will be included in the new directive to make it easier to establish registered apprenticeship programs.

The Usual Questions

Know when to set-up a Performance Improvement Plan when an employee is not performing at expected levels.

Architecture Billings Index Records Fourth Straight Month of Growth

American Institute of Architects

The May ABI score was up nearly 3 points compared to April as new project inquiries and design contracts both reached their highest scores for the year

The overall trend of the Architecture Billings Index points to moderate gains in total nominal private construction spending in the coming year.

Fleet Maintenance

How to Identify the First Signs of Lubricant Starvation

Heat, smoke, an unusual smell and the machine becoming hot to the touch are all signs of lubricant starvation

Before frictional heat is generated, the only way to detect lubricant starvation would be through vibration analysis.

Don't Delay Making Tough Decisions to Improve Your Construction Business

When it comes to tough decisions like firing poor performers the best solution is to make the decision sooner rather than later before the problem gets out of hand

When you aren’t getting the results you need or want, use those famous words: “You’re fired!” Immediately you’ll feel relieved and the pressure will lift. You can now work on solving the problem.

Inspection Tips for Crane Joysticks and Chair Systems

Understanding what areas of your controls to regularly inspect will ensure that you stay ahead of any potential breakdowns or failure that may occur over the lifetime of your crane

With the complexity and scale of most cranes, the joysticks/master switches and operator chair systems often receive less attention during inspection - but they shouldn't.

Fall Protection

What You Need to Know About OSHA's Fall Protection Changes

New OSHA rules taking affect in 2017 and 2018 have impacts on both the construction industry and general industry

While OSHA has made some extensive updates to its guidelines for fall protection, the most recent changes were created with a safety mindset and are intended to help lower fatality and injury rates in workplaces across the nation.

Online Rental Marketplace Tobly Plans to Expand to the National Market

NYC-based Tobly is planning to expand into the Miami market and national expansion by the end of 2017

Construction News

Caterpillar Venture Capital Invests in Alight Mining Solutions

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Investment to support Caterpillar's mining customers with financial forecasting and scenario analysis

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IN to Take Over $236 Million I-69 Contract from Faltering P3

Subcontractors claimed not to have been paid for work on 21-mile piece of Interstate 69 near Bloomington, IN, a project that’s two years behind schedule

Construction of the troubled I-69 extension from Indianapolis to Evansville has been delayed again, with the state telling bondholders it will take over completion of Section 5.

The Heat Was On During University of Minnesota Demolition Project

Carl Bolander & Sons Co. faced many known and unknown challenges during demolition of the University of Minnesota’s old heating plant

The existing structure of the University of Minnesota’s old heating plant was completely gutted. This included walls, ceilings, mechanical-plumbing-electrical systems

[APP] Construction Manager App Keeps Info Flowing Smoothly from Field to Office

Construction Manager lets users fill out and share forms such as maintenance logs, daily reports, job estimator and weekly timesheets

Construction Manager lets users fill out and share forms such as maintenance logs, daily reports, job estimator and weekly timesheets.

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