Expert Columns: Page 29

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Mapping Progress on the Road to Cement Decarbonization

American 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.

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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.

Navigating the Legal Maze of Rental Purchase Options

In the rental industry post-COVID, there have been more requests for rental purchase options and outright equipment purchases. However, companies need to be prepared for a different set of legal landmines and liabilities.

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Are You Loading and Unloading Construction Equipment Safely?

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

Most of the incidents involving delivery drivers occurred during loading and unloading (48.7%). The main causes of driver-related incidents were identified as insecure load and the machine falling off between ramps.

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3 Tips to Prepare Skid-Steer Loaders for Snow Removal

Being prepared for the winter season is vital to your team's ability to properly remove snow in the communities and for the companies surrounding them. Make sure to check every tip to ensure that you are ready for the winter weather.

Attaching a snow pusher allows you to remove snow from uneven surfaces so you can avoid damaging paving stones, decorative concrete, or sloped sidewalks.

Compact Track Loaders

6 Questions to Ask When Purchasing a New CTL

Kioti Tractor Division of Daedong-USA Inc.

CTLs are designed to be tough, dependable and durable machines that help operators push through their toughest work. By doing your research, comparing models and working with a dealer you can trust, you’ll set yourself up for success.

Most CTLs on the market use a standardized, quick-attach system, but verifying that the attachments you choose meet the specific hydraulic flow rate and pressure requirements of your machine is critical.

Construction Safety

Overcoming Challenges to Stocking Naloxone in Workplaces & Jobsites

How Bob Kunz, of Dimeo Construction, started stocking naloxone in the office and on the jobsite.

Stocking Naloxone in Workplaces and Construction Jobsites

Construction Safety

Role of AI, Robotics, and Site Cameras in Construction Safety

The integration of AI, robotics, and advanced site camera systems presents enormous potential to improve safety outcomes for project teams.

By capitalizing on AI, robotics, and automation, the construction industry is able to construct digital twins of our buildings: virtual models that mirror their physical counterparts.

Smarter Chassis Improves Self-Leveling for Boom Lifts

JLG Industries Inc.

Uneven ground on construction jobsites presents fewer problems for these improved scissor lifts, boom lifts and telehandlers.

With self-leveling technology, cribbing or grading on the jobsite is not required.

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