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Most common dangers on a construction site

Lets Build

A construction site is hazardous because of the nature of work that is performed on it, and the kind of equipment that is used there. There is a big probability of accidents at a construction site, and this industry has the highest rate of fatal accidents. Workers have to work at great heights, handle heavy.

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Concrete Transfer and Placement Equipment-Practical Consideration

The Constructor

There are several types of equipment which are used to transfer and pour concrete after it has been discharged from a mixer. For instance, steel.

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Deal or no deal: PLAs in the construction industry

Construction Dive

The project labor agreement fight has reached the federal level as unions and private associations plead the case for and against.

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Microtrenching: A new and improved way to install fiber optic cable

GCP Applied Technologies

Microtrenching: A new and improved way to install fiber optic cable. Phillip.fry@gc…. Thu, 04/25/2019 - 10:57. GCP Applied Technologies. April 25, 2019. In recent years, microtrenching has become an attractive way for urban developers to install fiber optic cable in heavily congested areas. It's less invasive than traditional installation methods—running cables up on powerlines or boring far deeper and wider trenches.

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Leading the Way in Construction EHS Software

The Verdantix Green Quadrant: EHS Software 2023 is an independent third-party analysis of 23 EHS software vendors (including Intelex) that provides an in-depth look at the technical capabilities, application breadth, innovation focus, and momentum of key environmental, health, and safety management software market players. The guide is essential reading for EHS software benchmarking, especially for understanding unique vendor strengths and capabilities.

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Military prequalifying contractors for $8B of border wall construction

Construction Dive

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plans on selecting firms via the best-value or low-price methods of procurement.

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Amid milestones, $1B South Coast rail in Massachusetts delayed a year

Construction Dive

Preconstruction on the route from Boston to the state's southeastern region is underway, but the service date has been pushed back due to cost increases.

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New York City’s Green New Deal would ban all-glass skyscrapers

BD+C

New York City’s $14 billion Green New Deal, recently unveiled by Mayor Bill de Blasio , includes a ban on inefficient “classic glass and steel skyscrapers.”. The controversial measure is part of a plan to reduce greenhouse emissions 30% by 2030. Also included is a mandate to building owners to retrofit their structures to make them more energy efficient.

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Equipment & Engine Training Council Annual Conference Caps Off Momentous Year

Green Industry Professionals

Conference included a Board of Directors meeting, general session, an Oregon|Blount International plant tour, certification test committee meetings and service training sessions, and some additional fun

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Study: Half of corporate and government offices offer wellness programs

BD+C

Almost half of all U.S. worksites offered some type of health promotion or wellness program in 2017, according to a new study in the American Journal of Health Promotion. Nearly 30% of those job locations offered a program for physical activity and fitness. The findings of the report show that worksite health promotion continues to grow in America, according to a news release from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Optimize Operational Processes With an Industry-Specific ERP

As the use of Enterprise Resource Planning systems in the construction industry is critical to optimizing operations, it's critical that decision makers conduct a thorough software evaluation to find the one that best aligns to their needs.

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Ausa Shows Two Prototypes at Bauma

Construction Equipment

Ausa displayed two prototype site dumpers at Bauma 2019: the DR1001AHG and D100AHA. Although the products are still in development, a marketing official said they would be available in North America “shortly.” The DR1001AHG (above) is a 22,000-pound unit with a reversible driving position.

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Report: Contractors invest $1.6 billion in workforce development annually

BD+C

Associated Builders and Contractors members invested $1.6 billion to educate their employees in 2018, up from $1.1 billion in 2013. The 45% increase in spending resulted in nearly twice as many course attendees—more than 980,000—receiving craft, leadership, and safety education training in commercial and industrial construction, according to an ABC report. .

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What happens when a marketer sets out to market his own product?

Construction Marketing Ideas

Today is the marketing launch date for our new publication, Ontario Construction News. Today’s door-opening reflects a rare challenge for someone who has asserted he is a marketing expert for more than a decade in this blog — because the product is my initiative. The feeling here is something akin to a journalist becoming part […].

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Sourcing your scope of work: The how and what

BD+C

When creating your scope of work, knowing the Who, What, When, Where and How is key to laying out the foundation of the project. Looking at each of these pieces in more detail, though, we know the information you include can make or break the long term plan being laid out. So how you do you source clear and accurate data while covering all the points you need to hit?

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The Ultimate Procurement Software Buyer’s Guide

Choosing the right procurement software is a crucial step in ensuring third-party risk management, process governance, and bidding efficiency. With so many procurement solutions to choose from, it can be overwhelming without a frame of reference and a solid starting point. This free buyer’s guide will cover: Benefits of Procurement Software –– Why do you need it?

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Artificial Grass Installation Saves on Maintenance Costs for Student Apartments

Green Industry Professionals

Ecoworkz installed 3,800 square feet of Synthetic Grass Warehouse's Diamond Pro Spring at the Annex on Chicago apartment complex located in Riverside, CA

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How outdoor environments provide value to K-12 learning, health, and safety

BD+C

In the conversation around school safety, active shooter scenarios still garner the most attention – but there is a valid argument to shift our focus to a more holistic, preventive approach by creating healthier school environments that encompass safety on all levels – not just the most extreme. .

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[VIDEO] Cat Sales Increase 5 Percent to $13.5 Billion

Construction Equipment

Caterpillar’s first-quarter 2019 sales and revenues increased by 5 percent to $13.5 billion, compared to $12.9 billion in Q1 of 2018. The company credits the increase to higher sales volume driven by improved demand for both equipment and services.

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Chippindale turns 70

Digger Blog

Yesterday I wrote about 50 years of Gordon Anderson Plant; now it is the turn of Leeds-based Chippindale Plant, which turns 70 years of age tomorrow. Yesterday I wrote about 50 years of Gordon Anderson Plant; now it is the turn of Leeds-based Chippindale Plant, which turns 70 years of age tomorrow.

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Stop Making These Mistakes and Start Scaling Your Specialty Contractor Business

Anything that is built on a poor foundation will soon crumble from the ground up. This is literally the case in the construction stage of projects and it applies just the same during the pre-construction stage. This free eBook is your ultimate guide to scaling your business with customizable software as early as during the bidding stage.

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[VIDEO] Alaskan Way Viaduct Pushed to August Completion

Construction Equipment

The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) reports that contractors won’t be done demolishing Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct until August, missing the June 1 target that the contractor, Kiewit Infrastructure West, announced when demolition started Feb. 14.

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Perkins+Will designs new Pediatric Intensive Care Unit for Children’s Health in Dallas

BD+C

Children’s Health’s new 30,000 sf Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) in Dallas, Texas was designed by Perkins+Will to improve the experience of the families spending time within it to make a difficult situation easier.

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Uptime Tips for Skid Steer Loaders

Construction Equipment

Machines can’t earn when they can’t work. That’s not only true for high-production machines such as larger excavators and wheel loaders, but also for compact iron such as skid steer loaders.

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Chicago, Houston, and Dallas deemed ‘most dangerous cities for migratory birds’

BD+C

Collisions with buildings kill an estimated 600 million birds in the U.S. every year, according to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. The top three most dangerous cities for bird collisions—Chicago, Houston, and Dallas—are located within the heart of North America’s most trafficked aerial corridors, according a new Cornell study. That fact, along with their considerable size, makes these cities dangerous to migrating birds in the spring and fall.

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The Specialty Contractor's Guide to Job Cost Accounting

Supply chain challenges and rising material costs are forcing specialty contractors to pay more for what they need to complete each job. Following a simple set of principles, this easy-to-follow guide can help you manage job costs, ease the pains of accounting, and run a more profitable businesses. If you are a Specialty Contractor or Self-performing GC, you do not want to miss out on this essential guide!

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[VIDEO] Alaskan Way Viaduct Update

Construction Equipment

The Seattle Times reports that demolition of Seattle’s Alaskan Way Viaduct may miss the June 1 target provided by the contractor, Kiewit Infrastructure West. The company told the Times that more than 30 percent of the overall viaduct is currently removed.

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ABC’s Construction Backlog Indicator Rebounds in February

Contractor Magazine

This year, numbers were were affected by the federal government shutdown.

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Perkins Hybrid and Electric Technologies

Construction Equipment

Perkins is offering hybrid and electric technologies across its Tier 4-F power range from 8 to 630 horsepower. The hybrid-electric, hybrid-mechanical, and hybrid-hydraulic power technologies complement Perkins existing 0.5- to 18-liter range of diesel engines.

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Deductions for openings in masonry

Construction Cost Estimating

The following types of deductions are commonly found in masonry constructions. Rectangular Openings For rectangular openings full deduction will be as follow :- Deduction = Length x Height x Thickness of wall Segmental Arch Openings With the existence of segmental arch opening over the rectangular opening, deduction in masonry is provided for both the rectangular opening & the segmental arch opening.

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Report: Optimism for Construction Growth in the Next Year Remains High

Research reveals 96% of respondents are very or fairly optimistic about their organization’s growth prospects for the next year. The InEight Global Capital Projects Outlook also finds over half see digital technology as the greatest growth opportunity. But these are only some of the findings. Don't be kept in the dark when it comes to the future. Read the report today!

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Caterpillar C4.4 and C13B Engines

Construction Equipment

The C4.4 engine is aimed at equipment manufacturers who are looking to downsize, and with the company’s engine-mounted aftertreatment, it allows machine manufacturers to remove cost and complexity from their installation, the company says. The 4-cylinder, 4.

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Non-Corrosive Reels for Landscaping Applications.

Green Industry Professionals

The new stainless steel SNC Series reel from Hannay is designed for use with variety of applications, including water, pesticides and fertilizer mixes. The lightweight design easily handles hose lengths up to 500 feet, and is available with a manual.

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Kubota B01 Series Wheeled Tractor

Construction Equipment

The B01 Series of wheel tractors has been launched with the B2301 and B2601 models. The tractors have Kubota engines, delivering 20.9 and 24.2 horsepower, respectively, paired to a 3-Range hydrostatic transmission.