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Boots & Footwear
Concrete Crews Need More Than Cushioned Work Boots
The Foot Facts
Boot construction, footbed support and rotation can affect work boot durability and comfort on concrete jobsites. See what contractors should prioritize.
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Infrastructure
Under the Stadium Lights: A Perspective On Proficiency Testing
Jas. W. Glover Ltd.
When a proficiency sample box arrives, most labs clear a senior technician's schedule and treat it like game night.
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Labor & Workforce Development
Construction Safety Programs Expand Focus to Mental Health
Traffic Plan
Mental health is a critical part of construction safety. Practical steps can help supervisors and safety leaders support workers, connect them with resources and prevent suicide.
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Concrete Repair
When The Wall Holds But The Bearing Fails
603 Basement Solutions
Repairing sills and support posts in old homes.
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Personal Protection Equipment
OSHA Silica Compliance: What Concrete Contractors Need to Know
WC Safety
Table 1 can simplify silica compliance, but specific tasks, work conditions and respirator requirements can quickly change what contractors need to do.
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Concrete Technology
AI Tools Help Identify Supplements To Fly Ash & Slag Cement
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
MIT researchers use AI to analyze more than 10,000 academic papers and one million rock samples, identifying materials that could be used in concrete to reduce annual greenhouse gas emissions by roughly 1.2 billion tons.
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Labor & Workforce Development
TikTok is Changing Construction’s Image with Gen Z
The Contractor Consultants
Social media is reshaping perceptions of construction careers, highlighting skilled trades, technology, entrepreneurship and opportunities for Gen Z workers.
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Air Compressors
Raising The Pressure With Electric Portable Air Compressors
Hitachi Global Air Power
As more electric equipment power more jobsites, let's talk about the role of electric air compressors.
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Weather Protection
Construction Heat Safety Requires Year-Round Preparation
Skanska Inc.
Extended heat exposure creates ongoing risks for construction workers. Stronger planning, acclimation, hydration, cooling and monitoring can help protect crews.
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Labor & Workforce Development
Construction Summer Hiring Surge Puts New Pressure on Jobsite Safety
ISN
A seasonal hiring surge is bringing more workers and contractors to jobsites, making consistent onboarding, qualification and safety practices critical.
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Management
Business Owners: Pay Attention To Your “Intention”
T&N Asphalt Services
Why you need to work with a purpose even in the heart and heat of the season.
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Concrete Plants
Understanding Dust Suppression Systems
C&W DustTech
Reducing water demand through smarter dust control.
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