Mon.May 13, 2024

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Feasibility For Machine Guarding Is A Big Deal For Employers and Employees

FDR Safety

By Jim Stanley, Steve Hawkins, and Mike Taubitz INTRODUCTION Have you ever attempted to guard the point of operation for a roll-forming machine, a spot welder, a saw blade, a vertical or horizontal lathe, or other machines where access was necessary to feed a part into the point of operation? If you found it frustrating to the point where you finally gave up, welcome to the real world.

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More money needed for infrastructure fixes: ASCE

Construction Dive

Headwinds such as supply chain challenges and extreme weather are keeping the investment gap from being noticeably reduced, the American Society of Civil Engineers said in a report released Monday.

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FDR Safety

INTRODUCTION Have you ever attempted to guard the point of operation for a roll-forming machine, a spot welder, a saw blade, a vertical or horizontal lathe, or other machines where access was necessary to feed a part into the point of operation? If you found it frustrating to the point where you finally gave up, welcome to the real world. Maybe there was an injury, and you added a guard, but the guard made it difficult or impossible to unjam the equipment or operate the machine.

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How is your project tracking? Automation ensures you always know the answer.

Construction Dive

Spreadsheets, calls, messages and emails are heavily used to coordinate projects today, but as the number of stakeholders increase, so does the complexity of communication.

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Stay Ahead in 2024 with Proven Strategies for Success

The specialty contractor space is facing a transformative period, driven by labor shortages, rapid technological advancements, and increasing regulatory requirements. In 2024, contractors must navigate complex challenges like fragmented management systems and delays in payment. This guide offers a deep dive into the key disruptions reshaping the industry over the next 24 months, including digitization, sustainable practices, and modular construction.

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Groundbreaking Women in Construction 2024

PC Construction

Last week, I was honored to attend ENR’s annual Groundbreaking Women in Construction conference with fellow PC employee owner, Melanie Hurrell. This event was packed with female leaders from across the country collaborating, elevating and innovating by talking about shared experiences and discussing the future of the construction industry. A vast variety of topics were discussed, such as the future of generative AI, male allyship, diversity initiatives, boosting credentials and breaking barriers

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White House Offers Progress Update on Infrastructure Act Rollout

ENR Construction

To date, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act has seen about $454 billion in funds announced, supporting more than 56,000 projects and funding awards. The update coincides with the start of Infrastructure Week.

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Putting data to work

Construction Dive

By investing in solutions that enable more consistency and efficiency in the production of building materials and systems, the construction sector can put a dent in their labor problem.

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Construction Women Explore Workplace Change, Trailblazing Technologies

ENR Construction

Attendees at this year's Groundbreaking Women in Construction shared how emerging global priorities, developing skill sets, stronger advocacy and trailblazing technologies are changing the trajectory of women's careers.

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S.M.A.R.T. campus combines 3 schools on one site

BD+C

S.M.A.R.T. campus combines 3 schools on one site 0 qpurcell Mon, 05/13/2024 - 08:56 K-12 Schools From the start of the design process for Santa Clara Unified School District’s new preK-12 campus, discussions moved beyond brick-and-mortar to focus on envisioning the future of education in Silicon Valley. K-12 Schools School Construction Designers Architects Adaptive Reuse Fire and Life Safety Sustainability From the start of the design process for Santa Clara Unified School District’s new preK-1

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Every Contractor Needs An Effective Website - Unlock the Key to Increased Leads

Grow Leads & Visibility! Contractors need more than word-of-mouth. A strong website boosts visibility, draws in leads, showcases skills, and enhances your credibility. Learn how a quality site, that is easy to manage, can set you apart from the competition, and help can take your construction business to the next level. Marketpath is a leading provider of high-quality website solutions tailored for contractors and the construction industry.

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Feds Offer Polar Semiconductor $120M Toward Minnesota Plant Expansion

ENR Construction

The chipmaker is planning a $525-million expansion of its manufacturing plant as well a conversion to majority U.S. ownership.

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Logboat Brewery Turns to Integrated Facility Services for an Automation Upgrade

Contractor Magazine

When the time came to expand the brewery, Head Brewer Josh Rein decided to reach out to the controls and systems experts at IFS.

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Maryland Concrete Sub Owes Workers Back Pay, DOL Investigation Finds

ENR Construction

Maryland subcontractor must give more than $186,000 in back pay to workers after wrongly classifying them.

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Bright Ideas, Bright Spaces

BD+C

Bright Ideas, Bright Spaces 1 kcichowicz Mon, 05/13/2024 - 09:40 Watch to find out how Technical Glass Products (TGP) provided MV+A Architects with the perfect entrance for The Edmund using their SteelBuilt Curtainwall Infinityâ„¢ System and matching SteelBuilt door systems. Learn more at TGPAmerica.com.

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Outdated ERP? Spot the Signs Before It Stalls Your Progress

Aging construction ERP systems can slow down productivity and put your business at risk. If you’re working with outdated software, you may be missing out on essential features and innovations like AI, AR, and enhanced reporting capabilities. This guide provides you with insights regarding when you need to upgrade and outlines what to look for in a new construction ERP system.

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Md. Concrete Sub Owes Workers Back Pay, DOL Investigation Finds

ENR Construction

Maryland subcontractor must give back pay to workers after wrongly classifying them.

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ASCE Report Finds Infrastructure Spending Boosts US Economy

ENR Construction

Report looks at two possible future scenarios: maintaining IIJA-level funding for infrastructure and a return to lower, pre-IIJA levels.

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Salas O'Brien Wins ENR MidAtlantic 2024 Design Firm of the Year Award

ENR Construction

Written by the staff of ENR MidAtlantic Construction, this blog offers insights, analysis and opinionated takes on the latest news, trends and projects.

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Crews Remove 600-Ton Section of Baltimore Bridge From Ship in Controlled Demolition

ENR Construction

The container ship Dali will now be refloated and towed back to Port of Baltimore.

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How General Contractors Can Drive Growth Without Increasing Headcount

For construction businesses, scaling operations means taking on greater workloads. Unfortunately, much of the responsibility of managing additional work falls on you and your finance team. Learn how you can navigate the increased complexity of managing more projects without adding headcount. We’re here to share insights into why technology is key to scaling your finance operations.

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Crews Remove 600-Ton Section of Key Bridge From Ship

ENR Construction

The Dali will be towed back to Port of Baltimore.