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Construction Safety

Improved Fleet Operations Positively Impact Operator Retention

A commitment to safety goes a long way in demonstrating respect for your operators and creating a positive work environment.

Subcontractors are heavily used in the construction industry and can often become a point of contention due to a lack of communication and transparency around jobs and hours.

Mini Excavators

3 Benefits of Electric Mini Excavators

New Holland Construction - CNH

Unlike diesel-powered machines, electric mini excavators can reduce the fuel or energy expense line item.

The journey to embracing electric mini excavators starts with understanding their impact on operations’ bottom lines.

Coaching & Consulting

Why You Should Think About Technology & AI Today

GB Financial Services, LLC

Prepare now and begin implementation to prevent falling behind the competition.

Summit Art Creations, AdobeStock

Revitalizing the American Dream in Concrete Construction

TCB Concrete Pumping

With humble beginnings, Evans Contracting Group of Charleston, S.C., reminds us that hard work can still lead to the American Dream.

Evans Contracting Group - Revitalizing the American Dream

Placing, Finishing, Sawing and Curing Total Concrete Slab Packages

Structural Services Inc.

The following is the second article in a two-part series that reviews current practices for installation of total concrete slab packages from base course to final finish.

Early entry sawing.

Material Processing & Debris Handling

Carbon Negative Materials are Key on Jobsites

To meet targets, many players in the industry are using energy efficient, lower carbon footprint materials such as recycled plastics, which boasts benefits over virgin resin.

Implementing greener alternatives to reduce a building’s carbon footprint is progress, but in some cases recycled plastics are more expensive than virgin plastic derived from crude oil. Equally, durable plastics like PVC are popular but recycled PVC is not carbon negative.

Construction Technology

Empowering Digital Construction Management with BIM and Digital Twins

Artificial intelligence (AI) is poised to further enhance the integration of BIM and digital twins, accelerating their synergy and the development of content and interactivity.

Mainstream digital twin platforms naturally integrate with XR and spatial computing, enabling quick deployment and rich functionality for mixed reality experiences in construction supervision and design optimization, leveraging the synergy of BIM and digital twins.

Mapping Progress on the Road to Cement Decarbonization

Portland Cement Association

America’s cement manufacturers avoided more than 3.9 million metric tons of CO2 in 2023, and they’re on track to outdo themselves every year to come.

The Davenport Plant of Continental Cement, Chesterfield, Missouri.

Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other

5 Lessons to Follow for Efficiency During Changing Demand

RDO Equipment Co.

Contractors can complete more jobs in fewer production hours, equaling less fuel, equipment and labor costs.

The operator uses an excavator with grade control to complete delicate earthmoving work at the San Dieguito Lagoon project.

Oils, Lubricants & Greases

Is Oil Contamination Affecting the Performance of Your Equipment?

Strategic Reliability Solutions

Invisible particulates cause component failure and, ultimately, downtime.

Contamination can have a significant impact on the downtime of your equipment but can be easily prevented by using proper storage and handling techniques.

5 Ways to Prioritize Sustainability With Subcontractors

Subcontractors perform between 70 and 90 percent of construction work on any given project, making them critical partners in any sustainability effort or certification process.

How construction teams manage waste, maximize recycling opportunities and minimize environmental impact can greatly enhance sustainability opportunities on any construction project.

Financing, Insurance & Leasing

Contractors Duty to Warn in Construction

AmTrust Financial

When it comes to liability, the last contractor who “touched” the device, etc., that caused property damage and/or bodily injury is brought into the claim – even if the service or repair performed had nothing to do with the actual claim.

In today’s very litigious environment, large and small artisan contractors face a myriad of potential risks when it comes to providing a service or repair at a customer location.

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