[VIDEO] Training Tough at IUOE Local 318

A pair of forward-thinking training coordinators push operators to learn new skills as they look to the future of the industry.

August 5, 2019

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Project Controls Cubed is banking on InEight Schedule's Iris AI to automatically generate new schedules for massively complex projects they've already performed.

Artificial Intelligence is Revolutionizing Construction Scheduling and Risk Management

Scheduler/controller Project Controls Cubed preserves project managers’ decision-making experience using InEight Schedule’s AI to automatically build complex schedules, adjust for risk and estimate the potential change in cost and time

Ozinga mixer trucks support Rieth-Riley Construction building an underground, 2.5 megawatt hydroelectric facility in South Bend, IN.

How One Chicago Concrete Company Plans to Pass the Family Business to its 5th Generation

Chicago-based concrete contractor, Ozinga, have recently introduced its fifth generation of family into its concrete business. Running a business is one thing, but keeping a family business in the family holds its own special set of challenges.

Information to help you improve your bottom line.

Information to help you improve your bottom line.

Check out the Profit Matters channel. There is how-to information, articles and more to squeeze the most profit from your projects and improve your bottom line.

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6 Questions to Help Assess the Right Project Delivery System for Your Project

These six questions can help you evaluate which alternative project delivery system will allow your project to run most efficiently and successfully.

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Caterpillar Takes 2.7- to 3.5-tonne Mini-excavators to the Next-gen Level

Company continues to build upon its Next Generation excavator lineup with the addition of “industry-first features” to its 2.7- to 3.5-tonne class machines.

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Construction Starts Dip Slightly Downward as Higher Material Prices Hit Housing

According to Dodge Data & Analytics, single-family construction felt the brunt of higher material prices in May, while nonresidential and nonbuilding continued their modest recovery.

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New Line of Attachments for Kubota’s SCL1000 Stand-On Track Loader

The SCL1000 is now available with compact buckets, trenchers, pallet forks, skid auger, compact mount for breakers, and a power rake.

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Sunward SWL3230 Skid-steer Loader

74-hp unit has a rated operating capacity of 2,427 lbs. and can easily load up to 8,000 lbs.

Information to help you improve your bottom line.

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Check out the Profit Matters channel. There is how-to information, articles and more to squeeze the most profit from your projects and improve your bottom line.

Unusual assembly: The L1-24 is erected on the backfill of a historic rampart wall on the island of Mainau.

Liebherr L1-24 Ensures Safety on Mainau Island

A Liebherr L1-24 fast-erecting crane ensures fast rebuild of a collapsed heritage wall, while establishing a solid plan to avoid tourism trade disruption on the island of Mainau.

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Four Issues the Construction Industry Must Address as Part of the Post-Pandemic Recovery

As we return to normalcy, experts say the U.S. construction industry needs to be fully prepared for a potential $35 trillion construction boom

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Why You Should Consider Temporary Workers for Your Construction Projects

Gig workers are an option to fill some gaps in your workforce without the long-term commitment, and challenges, of hiring skilled labor.

The shortage of new equipment is causing used equipment prices to increase, which causes rental rates to rise, leaving you in a tough spot when assigning costs to future bids.

Act Like a Rental Business to Control Equipment Costs

With equipment scarce and rental rates on the rise, taking the rental approach can help you get better control of both costs and timelines.

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Buy America Provisions Could Lead to Negative Impacts in Construction Industry

While the industry supports utilizing American labor and materials, these provisions would make it much more difficult for the construction industry to use basic construction materials not sourced in the USA, driving up cost and completion times

Takeuchi’s TW95 is built for performance!

Takeuchi’s TW95 is built for performance!

The TW95 features a spacious cabin, outstanding visibility, and steel service hoods. It is an ideal loader for a wide range of applications.

Manitowoc 31000 Lattice Boom Crawler Crane

Manitowoc 31000 Lattice Boom Crawler Crane

Manitowoc designs the 31000 lattice boom crawler crane, featuring four trunnion-mounted crawlers, dual 600 hp Cummins engine, EPIC controls with CAN-bus technology and a Variable Position Counterweight system.

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Soil Connect Adds eRegulatory Module to Digital Marketplace

Expanding digital marketplace introduces a regulatory module that eliminates paper tickets and automatically captures and saves essential truck, load and route data for regulatory bodies.

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United Rentals Shares 5 Toolbox Talk Topics on Trench Hazards and Safe Work Practices

Toolbox talk topics were compiled to help companies increase worker knowledge about trench hazards and safe work practices in trenching and excavation operations.

Transportation construction contractors will be able to adopt COVID-19 protocols based on specific worksite requirements.

OSHA’s New COVID-19 Standard Lets Most Industries Set Their Own Safety Protocols

The new standard seeks to protect healthcare workers while allowing other industries, including construction, to set protocols specific to their workplaces.

Fortress Development Solutions Uses Busy Busy App to Track Projects and Improve Bid Accuracy

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The CC-1200e Battery-Powered Curb Machine

In development for almost two years, GOMACO Corp's CC-1200e battery-powered slipform curb machine is equipped with a power dense 48 VDC lithium-ion battery pack capable to slipform a 24-in. (610 mm) radius, depending on the mold profile.

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The Week's 10 Most-Read Construction Stories: Ford Unveils Maverick Compact Pickup Under $20,000

Why the Top 10 construction stories include modest infrastructure investment could launch commercial construction surge, CA measures long-term performance of rapid-strength concrete pavement repairs, Biden concedes to 15% tax floor to fund infrastructure

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Demag AC 45 City Crane Exceeds Expectations

In 2019, Steel Giraffe LLC. expanded its fleet with a new Demag AC 45 City crane. Ten thousand miles later, Stephan Kelly, owner of Steel Giraffe, reflected on completed projects with exceeded expectations.

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Wind Turbines Fuel Construction Crane Growth

The U.S., following government initiatives, focuses on renewable energy, deviating from the use of fossil fuels. As alternative energy continues to grow — with wind turbine erection leading the pack — cranes continue to be an essential factor.

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Link-Belt Cranes Announces New TCC-550 Telescopic Crawler Crane

Link-Belt announces production of a new 55-ton telescopic crawler crane, the TCC-550 — following its predecessors, the TCC-500 and TCC-450.

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Doosan Unveils DL 380-7 Wheel Loader

The redesigned lineup of -7 Series models delivers the next generation of performance, durability, comfort, fuel economy and versatility.

John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators

John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators

With John Deere SmartGrade™ Excavators, you can choose from integrated 2D guidance up to 3D grade control. The flexibility and capability of our grade-management solutions make working smarter an easy choice.