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Theft Prevention
Stop, Theft! 5 Simple Steps To Keep Equipment Secure.
Caterpillar - Cat
Chances are you’ve got equipment out on site and not a lot of time to keep track of it. That can make you a target for criminals. Here’s how to stop them.
July 7, 2022
With the busy summer construction season in full swing, you likely have quite a few pieces of equipment out on site and not a lot of time to keep track of them all. Sadly, that makes you a target for criminals.
Coaching & Consulting
5 Green Building Trends that Benefit You and Your Clients
Caterpillar - Cat
What is “green building” and what are the advantages? Check out some of the latest trends and consider how you might incorporate them into your projects.
April 19, 2022
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Construction News
12 Days of Construction Christmas 2020 Gift Guide - BEACON Hard Hat Light
Keep your workers safe at night or in dark environments with a hard hat light that is visible in all directions for up to one-quarter of a mile.
December 7, 2020
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Rental
How to Keep a Safe Worksite All Summer Long
Herc Rentals Inc.
Whether you’re a rental business owner or part of a safety team, it’s important to understand how heat can affect the body, recognize the signs and symptoms of heat-related illnesses, and know how to respond if a worker gets sick.
July 10, 2020
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Construction News
Do You Know the Dangers of Lightning?
The summer storm season is heating up; make sure your construction company has a lightning safety plan in place
June 13, 2019
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Paving
Five Safety Awareness Tips for Asphalt Paving
Two paving-related deaths in recent news underscore the need for workers to closely monitor their jobsite surroundings. Here are five quick tips that can be used as a refresher for your crew.
April 12, 2017
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Sustainable Snippets
The Athletic Side of Sustainable Construction
Mercedes-Benz Stadium will incorporate the latest in sustainable advancements related to design, construction and operations, saving over 30% compared to other sports stadiums
August 22, 2016
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Construction Toolbox
Innovative Bridges Across the World
A look at 12 innovative bridges around the world and what the future of bridge design may incorporate
July 14, 2016
The 922-foot bridge was updated in 2012 to add a 4,400 solar panel roof which could generate 900,000 kilowatt hours of electricity annually and reduce over 500 tonnes of carbon dioxide each hear.
Sustainable Snippets
Are Green Retrofits the Future of Construction?
61% of all construction projects today are retrofits with Denver and Seattle pioneering ways to make the case for investing in green retrofits.
May 18, 2016
Retrofits at the Byron Rogers Federal Office Building in Denver included complete design and construction upgrades to the structural elements and all major building systems. The building upgrades, including natural daylighting reduced annual energy costs by 55%.
Apps
App of the Week: Light Tower App Calculates The Best Way To Light a Site
Allmand Bros Inc.
The Allmand Light Tower app helps determine how many light towers you need and the best way to configure them to light your jobsite
July 16, 2013
Define the boundaries of the area you want to illuminate with light towers
Construction Toolbox
8 Steps to Prevent Construction Site Theft
Theft and vandalism account for $1 billion a year in losses and other costs to contractors; here's how to prevent it from happening at your jobsites
October 10, 2012