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White Cap Acquires National Ladder & Scaffold
White Cap
National Ladder & Scaffold Co. is now part of the White Cap suite of brands, branches and services.
May 14, 2024
National Ladder is now part of the White Cap suite of brands, branches and value-added services.
Construction Safety
CONEXPO Launches Mental Health Online Resource
CONEXPO-CON/AGG
The initiative aims to change the industry's approach to mental health by providing actionable resources, sharing inspiring personal stories, and offering practical advice for both employers and employees.
May 14, 2024
CONEXPO has launched a comprehensive resource hub dedicated to mental wellness.
Machine Grade Control, GPS, Laser & Other
Meeting the Challenges of Rural Construction
Globalstar
The essentials of connectivity – whether between people or between devices in an Internet of Things (IoT) solution – can be simpler and cheaper than you think.
May 14, 2024
If you manage assets that are mobile – and every construction company does – theft is too often a cost of doing business. It is also another part of your operations where location data can make a big difference.
Construction Safety
Improving Jobsite Safety Requires New Ideas & Tech
JT Magen
Safety should always be the No. 1 priority in the construction industry. It's important to follow safety procedures every day.
May 14, 2024
Events like Construction Safety Week reminds us that at all times, safety is priority No. 1 for our industry, and that it’s our responsibility to follow, expand and enhance safety procedures every day.
Equipment Monitoring & Logistics
Volvo CE Offers More Services with New Stake in Software Company
Volvo Construction Equipment
VizaLogix offers products that are different from and, in some cases, complementary to Volvo services.
May 9, 2024
Supporting mixed fleets and mixed data connections uniquely defines the VizaLogix product approach and market differentiation.
Construction Safety
How Builders Can Improve Site Safety
HOVER
While 80% of large contractors offer programs for substance use or mental health, only 29% of small companies offer these programs, and 52% of contractors wish they had more resources for managing mental health.
May 8, 2024
The use of Pre-Task Planning (PTP) activities can increase worker engagement with safety measures by 94%.
Construction Safety
6th Construction Worker Recovered in Baltimore Bridge Collapse
Responders have located the sixth victim in the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
May 8, 2024
An aerial image of the Unified Command response operations in Baltimore, Md.
Safety Equipment - Other
Freightliner Adds Backup Alerts to Plus Series Trucks
Freightliner Trucks - Daimler Truck North America
Available as a factory-installed safety option, the passive system includes a 7-inch integrated touchscreen display, backup camera, and reverse proximity sensor to meet the needs of hard-working drivers across a multitude of applications.
May 7, 2024
The Backup Alert System includes a touchscreen display, backup camera and a reverse proximity sensor.
Construction Safety
Crews Ready to Remove Bridge Piece Atop Dali
Salvage crews within the Key Bridge Unified Command continue to prepare for the complex task of removing the large piece of bridge lying on top of the M/V DALI.
May 6, 2024
Salvors with the Unified Command continue wreckage removal from the M/V DALI, May 4, 2024, during the Key Bridge Response 2024.
Construction Safety
Construction’s Silent Crisis: Mental Health
Procore Technologies, Inc.
The suicide rate for men in construction is five times greater than the rate for all fatal work-related injuries in the construction industry.
May 6, 2024
Construction safety culture has come a long way since the “Lunch Atop a Skyscraper” photo was taken nearly a century ago, including the introduction of required, basic PPE like hard hats and harnesses. But there are still many areas we must improve in order to drive a safer industry.
Construction Safety
Baltimore Bridge: Supporting Workers’ Families and Addressing Force Majeure Clauses
Authorities announced the discovery of the fifth body of a construction worker in the aftermath of the Baltimore bridge collapse. In light of this tragedy, experts emphasize the importance not only of safety, but for contractors to address force majeure.
May 3, 2024
A Maryland Natural Resources Police officer conducts an overflight assessment of the M/V Dali, a 948-foot Singapore-flagged container ship, and Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Patapsco River in Baltimore, Md.
Equipment Management
Navigate Your Possibilities With Aftermarket GPS
Integrating GPS or GNSS technology aftermarket is achievable and can provide many benefits to contractors, workers and machines.
May 3, 2024
Leica Geosystems’ GNSS Machine Control technology offers possibilities to enhance safety for construction workers and pedestrians around busy work sites and to protect existing and newly built infrastructure through automatic height, depth, and slew hydraulic control for excavators.
Expert Columns
Twin Challenges for Construction in 2024: Technology and Policy Reform
Kojo
The $1 trillion federal infrastructure bill, growing investment in green power infrastructure, rising U.S. consumer demand, and initiatives to reshore manufacturing have all contributed to tremendous growth in commercial construction.
May 2, 2024
Using modern estimating programs, workers can easily use historical scope and cost data to create more accurate estimates.
Labor & Workforce Development
Skilled Trade Labor Shortage: Time for Change
BILT released a research report that indicated that over 30% of the respondents said recent hires would resonate best with immersive digital training and yet it currently only makes up 2% of the present training methods.
April 29, 2024
The BILT survey found that 89% of executives were concerned that their training programs were inefficient.
Equipment Management
How to Prepare Equipment for Summer Extremes
From operator health to equipment maintenance, steps can be taken to protect the assets and people on construction sites.
April 29, 2024
Components that can improve visibility include rearview cameras, around-view monitor camera systems and sensors.
Construction Safety
3 Tips for Managing Economic Risks on Construction Projects
Sentry Insurance
While you can’t eliminate risk entirely, you can take steps to help reduce it, avoid it and protect against it.
April 17, 2024
A formal safety program can help ensure that you’re regularly checking your property, jobsites, equipment, and materials for any sign of damage, wear, or malfunction that could lead to larger issues later.
Project Management
Overcoming Confirmation Bias in Construction Project Management
SmartPM Technologies
Confirmation bias can be particularly problematic in project and schedule management, where decisions must be based on accurate and comprehensive information.
April 16, 2024
Worker safety is an area where confirmation bias can have the most disastrous effects, exposing workers to all types of potential dangers.
Business
Jobsite Due Diligence Can Prevent Costly Delays
Graycor
Good building sites remain on the market. But many of those sites must be made good with early planning and intervention.
April 15, 2024
When a prospective site can be made suitable for building by extending utilities (such as water, electricity or gas lines) or infrastructure (such as paving or rail services), funding may be available to offset these costs.
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