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Is an Online Job-Matching Website the New Way to Find New Employees?
Hard Hat Hub brings together construction job seekers and construction companies looking to hire through an online search platform
September 22, 2016
An online job matching resource is a great tool for the construction industry, especially as the industry is trying to reach out to the younger, Internet generation. This is where the next generation of workers is. Plus, with smartphones basically attached to our hands, a website like Hard Hat Hub means those looking for construction jobs can find work or employers can find employees almost any time any day.
Construction Toolbox
Tips for Renting Heavy Construction Equipment
If you're going to rent construction equipment shop around, know what you need and ask the rental companies these 12 questions before making your final decision
September 8, 2016
There are benefits and downsides to buying or renting heavy construction equipment, but if you're looking into diversifying into a new area of business or bidding on a project you don't often do renting equipment might be the way to go - at least to start out.
Apps
[APP] Track, Monitor and Utilize Fuel Data with the HCSS FuelerPlus Mobile App
Heavy Construction Systems Specialists, Inc. (HCSS)
FuelerPlus allows you to get rid of your paper fuel tickets and track every drop of fluid across your organization electronically
August 16, 2016
FuelerPlus allows you to get rid of your paper fuel tickets and track every drop of fluid across your organization electronically including the ability to track and trend daily fuel or fluid consumption and manage your fluid container levels.
Sustainable Snippets
Can Recycled Materials Improve Concrete Performance While Reducing Emissions?
New research shows the chemistry of concrete systems can be improved to provide better performance, while reducing its carbon footprint
July 28, 2016
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Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Construction Project Overhead Sizing Calculator
Construction contractors can create highly accurate and current job and project sizing information with this app to keep bids accurate and increase the chance to win good projects
June 28, 2016
The Stevens Construction Project Overhead Sizing Calculator uses current banking data of the behavior of costs in construction contracting to help contractors size overhead.
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: MyMaintenance
John Deere
Track preventative maintenance and repair of any construction equipment with John Deere's JDLink with the MyMaintenance mobile app
June 7, 2016
The MyMaintenance app allows the user to document completed maintenance by user and time stamp.
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Site2Site
Site2Site is a complete solution that allows small and medium sized construction companies to automate day-to-day office work from estimates through completion of a job
May 17, 2016
While on the job, field workers can use Site2Site to instantly view pertinent job information such as job notes, important contractors and the subcontractors involved.
Sustainable Snippets
Bamboo Helps Make Concrete Both Stronger & More Sustainable
Abundant, sustainable and extremely resilient, bamboo has potential to become an ideal steel replacement for concrete reinforcement.
April 5, 2016
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Construction Toolbox
Don't Forget to Focus on Preventing Less Extreme Injuries on the Construction Jobsite
Preventing fatal construction accidents is vital but don't overlook prevention of non-fatal injuries and accidents on the construction jobsite
March 21, 2016
It's not just the big accidents — collapses, falls from roofs, vehicle/equipment accidents, etc. — that we need to be proactively preventing. In addition, construction business owners, foremen and laborers need to be aware of and working to prevent those accidents and safety fails that cause more minor or less fatal injuries
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Prolog Mobile
Meridian Systems
Prolog Mobile can be used to access and capture vital project information in real time as well as manage construction oversight activities
November 10, 2015
Data collected with Prolog Mobile in the field is synced back to the office creating a complete system for recording project data and allowing both field and office staff to view current project info.
Construction Toolbox
Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Hearing?
Employers are responsible for selecting, fitting and maintaining hearing protective devices and must provide them to workers at no costs and train worker in how to use them correctly
November 5, 2015
Convenience and comfort are important for frequent use of hearing protective devices. Earmuffs and foam earplugs in most cases offer the most noise reduction. However, preformed plugs or canal caps may be more convenient where construction work generates moderate daily average noise levels. There is no one device that is the best type for all situations.
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: ShareMyToolbox
Viewpoint Construction Software
ShareMyToolbox helps construction contractors looking to loan, borrow and keep track of their tools
August 25, 2015
Using ShareMyToolbox to catalog tools lets contractors catalog serial numbers, models, purchase dates and prices.
Concrete Thoughts
Revisiting the Arctic Passage Project
In the January 2015 issue of Concrete Contractor, we featured the Arctic Passage renovation project at the Henry Vilas Zoo in Madison, Wisconsin. The project is now complete and scheduled to open to the public on May 23, 2015.
May 21, 2015
A 175,000 gallon tank for the seals is part of the new exhibit at the Henry Villas Zoo. Contractors used No. 3 rebar and wire mesh to create the structures. The Nassal Company has been subcontracted to perform the theming work.
Business Services
FREE Download: Use and Re-use of Formwork: Safety Risks and Reliability Assessment
Researchers from Oregon State University, mapped the life cycle of vertical concrete formwork on three construction sites, and identified and evaluated the typical site environmental and operations impacts on formwork during its use and re-use.
May 14, 2015
Apps
ForConstructionPros App of the Week: Construction Nearby
Dodge Construction Network
Dodge Maps app combines mobile, social and location-based technologies as well as bid data to help users find bid opportunities based on location
May 5, 2015
Nearby active construction projects are displayed as “job dots” on a map, and contractors can instantly find out not only where the job is but also when it is, job size, project stage, construction type and bid date.
Concrete
Revisiting the 2014 CFA Grand Project of the Year
November 24, 2014
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Concrete Equipment & Products
SASE University Offers Contractors a Full Course on Polishing Concrete
Concrete Contractor was invited to participate in SASE University. The two day event included a combination of classroom and hands-on demonstration time.
October 23, 2014
Attendees at SASE University were given the opportunity to polish the surface previously applied with the ARDEX PC-T polished topping.
Business
New Bridge Design Helps Speed Construction, Resist Earthquake Damage
Researchers developed a new bridge design for the framework of support columns and beams that can improve earthquake resistance and faster on-site construction
July 10, 2014
This graphic illustrates a new design for the framework of columns and beams that support bridges to improve resistance to earthquakes and faster on-site construction. The faster construction is achieved by prefabricating the columns and beams off site and later erecting and connecting them quickly at the construction site.
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