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Undercarriage
Operators Drive Steel Track Undercarriage Costs
Your equipment operators are in the driver’s seat when it comes to controlling steel track machine operating costs.
September 3, 2020
Steel undercarriage is expensive to replace. Maximizing its useful life will have a major impact on operating costs of the machine.
Lifting Equipment
An Improved Design for MEWPs – Plus Updated Safety and Training
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
With existing standards last changed in 2006, the ANSI/SAIA A92 suite of A92.20 design, A92.22 safe use, and A92.24 training standards are introducing the most significant changes since the standard were first published in the 1970s.
August 24, 2020
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Paving
It's easy to wear the required PPE
No excuses for not wearing the appropriate PPE on a jobsite.
August 13, 2020
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Business
Top 10 Hottest Construction Stories: Week of August 3
Eight lube-room essentials, what the latest coronavirus relief package holds for construction, blinding result for I-85 bridge-construction lighting and how to prevent heat stress in a pandemic
August 7, 2020
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Construction Technology
Camera Technology Elevates Security, Safety and Jobsite Performance
Advances in technology make jobsite camera technology much more than a theft deterrent.
August 4, 2020
When selecting a jobsite solution, choose a cloud-based system that is easy to use, includes multi-site dashboards and is feature rich. This will ensure a higher level of user adoption, additional cameras can be added at any time and any software updates and new features are pushed to your system automatically.
Business
Top 10 Most-Read Construction Stories the Week of July 27
Where COVID-19 is causing a surge in construction-project cancellations, Hilti joins the exoskeleton race, battleground voters oppose Trump’s opening the Tongass to logging, Virginia enacts first enforceable state COVID-19 workplace safety standard
July 31, 2020
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Paving
Contractor turns to hydration alternative for worker safety
Atlantic Infrastructure turns to hydration alternative to keep employees safe, energized
July 31, 2020
Like most of Atlantic Infrastructure’s crew, foreman Mark Hook used to rely only on water, sugary drinks, and coffee while on the job. “But a switch to Shield has helped me feel more hydrated and a little more energetic during the day,” Hook says.
Construction Safety
Preventing Heat Stress Among Asphalt Workers During the Coronavirus Pandemic
COVID-19 has proved challenging for many construction companies, especially as states are ramping up mask requirements. Here's how to mitigate those challenges while keeping workers safe during hot weather months.
July 30, 2020
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Construction Safety
Virginia Enacts First State COVID-19 Emergency Workplace Safety Standard
Oregon moves toward writing a similar enforceable safety standard and Washington takes a different approach to regulating COVID-19 safety on the job
July 29, 2020
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Construction Safety
Safety Expert John Meola Shares Heat Stress Management Tips
When summer temperatures rise, many construction workers are at risk of heat stress.
July 27, 2020
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Construction Safety
Five Ways to Overcome COVID-19 Challenges in the Asphalt Industry
Asphalt paving and construction operations are essential to keeping our economy running. From face coverings to social distancing, workers need to protect themselves and their co-workers from the Coronavirus. Here's how.
July 13, 2020
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Construction Safety
4 Steps Contractors Can Take When They Can’t Stand the Heat
Heat hazards can get your construction company in hot water if you fail to address them. Here are four tips from safety expert John Meola to protect both your workers and your business.
July 13, 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 Safety
Contractors' Guide to Heat Safety Management From Safety Expert John Meola
Safety expert John Meola delves into the critical topic of heat stress management and how construction leaders can protect not only their employees but their businesses by putting a proper plan and procedures in place.
July 10, 2020
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Concrete
Hot Weather Concreting: Why Monitoring Concrete Temperatures is Essential
The Transtec Group, Inc.
Placing concrete in hot weather necessitates extra precautions to ensure that the concrete sets properly and gains strength at a stable rate.
June 25, 2020
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Equipment
Democrats 'Moving America Forward' Bill Focuses on Resilient Infrastructure
The $1.5 trillion bill includes a $500 billion transportation package but Republicans fear it focuses too much on climate change
June 19, 2020
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Business
Construction Industry Against Proposed COVID-19 Protect Every Worker Act
The act would compel OSHA to issue an emergency temporary standard and subsequent permanent standard for infectious diseases.
June 8, 2020
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Concrete
What is Efflorescence? How to Prevent, Treat and Remove White Discoloration from Concrete
The QUIKRETE Companies
When efflorescence appears, it can be an unsightly problem for your concrete project.
May 28, 2020
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