Work Gearz

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Despite increasing lookout for occupational safety and health during the past century, an estimated 317 million non-fatal occupational injuries and 321,000 occupation fatalities occur globally each year, making 151 workers sustain a work-related accident every 15 seconds according to ILO 2013 (International Labour Organization). Most of these accidents take place due to the absence of safety gears worn by workers.

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Construction Business Owner

OCTOBER 7, 2020

What You Need to Know to Understand the Surety Process. Elizabeth Manning. Wed, 10/07/2020 - 09:40. Contract surety bonds provide essential protection for key parties involved in a construction project. They secure both project performance and payment of project-related costs in the event of unforeseen circumstances. Despite this, many projects are not bonded—potentially creating significant risks for project owners, subcontractors and suppliers.

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The Constructor

OCTOBER 7, 2020

An orifice is defined as a small opening of any cross-section provided on the side or bottom of a tank through which a fluid can flow easily.

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Viewpoint Construction Technology

OCTOBER 7, 2020

In 15 minutes, you can learn how meaningful reports can be developed and utilized quickly for accurate job costing.

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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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The Constructor

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The vibration of concrete is a critical step in concrete construction. The process eliminates air bubbles present in the freshly poured concrete and.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Hexagon’s Autonomy and Positioning division has launched its first autonomy positioning and sensing kits for the agriculture market and says it has validated the solutions in its new autonomous research and development tractor.

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Business Facilities

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The deadline for submissions for Business Facilities' 2020 Economic Development Deal of the Year is November 20, 2019. - Read: Call For Entries: 2020 Economic Development Deal Of The Year at BusinessFacilities.com.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Though it is probably best known as a John Deere dealer with 75 locations in the U.S. and partnerships overseas, RDO Equipment also has its own technology division, RDO Integrated Controls, which is now marketing an RDO-branded drone.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Urban Townhome Designs That Show Density Isn't a Dirty Word. ibush. Wed, 10/07/2020 - 09:33. Four great examples of higher-density projects designed with ample open areas and private outdoor spaces. Larry W. Garnett, FAIBD House Review Lead Designer. With the current health crisis, the mere mention of high-density housing stirs a range of emotions. At the same time, the value of living in a pedestrian-friendly environment where grocery stores and take-out dining are just a short walk away has pr

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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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BD+C

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The first rendering of the National Medal of Honor Museum, which will be located in Arlington, Texas, has been unveiled.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Pro Builder 2021 Forty Under 40 Nomination Form. jmadrigal. Wed, 10/07/2020 - 11:56. . Do you know a young, ambitious leader in the home building industry? If so, nominate him or her for Pro Builder ’s Forty Under 40 awards program ! Each year Pro Builder honors 40 rising stars of the home building industry. There is no fee to enter. Submissions are due Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. .

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Work on the nearly $100-million perimeter pile upgrade on the 645-ft-tall residential tower to prevent significant future settlement follows resolution of litigation.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 7, 2020

How to Nominate Someone for Pro Builder's Forty Under 40: Tips From the Editors. aalbert. Wed, 10/07/2020 - 12:00. . The 2021 Forty Under 40 competition is now open for entries! Access the entry form here. See a list of Frequently Asked Questions here. . The Personal Statement is necessary and is the most important part of the process, and it can come from a nominator or the nominee directly.

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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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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The 785 Caterpillar haul truck has a nominal payload of 153 tons. The Next Generation upgrade enhances operator safety and performance, provides more intuitive and predictable operation, delivers faster and easier access to data, and streamlines maintenance compared to its predecessor.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 7, 2020

At least 20 energy efficiency programs in the U.S. and Canada are focusing on encouraging and assisting building projects to be built to zero-energy and zero-energy-ready standards.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Volvo Lights project partner NFI led Southern California freight movement fleets in a parade of low-and zero-emission trucks to commemorate the opening of the new Port Long Beach Bridge.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Performance-Based Structural Fire Design—to date the most in-depth guidance in the U.S. for the “proper execution and potential benefits of structural fire protection”—is available free-of-charge for download.

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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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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Despite preventing an estimated 120 fatalities and 50,000 injuries each year, lockout/tagout (LOTO) procedures are one of the most-cited OSHA violations each year, according to EHS Today. In 2019, the LOTO standard placed fourth in OSHA’s Top 10 list of most cited violations.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 7, 2020

The guilty pleadings, announced by the DA’s office Oct. 6, is the latest scandal in a larger investigation launched by the DA into the largely hidden, but highly profitable world of interior construction.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 7, 2020

A heavy fuel cell-electric tractor is on the way from Hino Trucks and Toyota Motor North America, which jointly announced the development October 6.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Upcoming Election Adds to Buyer, Seller Concerns. cbroderick. Wed, 10/07/2020 - 08:59. As if the pandemic is not stressful enough, some homebuyers and sellers are now concerned about the presidential election affecting their buying or selling plans. But if we have learned anything from the housing market during the pandemic, it’s that little could keep activity down right now.

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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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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Construction groups and industry officials say decision to pull out of stimulus negotiations will cause severe harm.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Pro Builder 2021 Forty Under 40 Awards Open for Nominations Now! mbeirne. Wed, 10/07/2020 - 11:53. Image. Do you know an exceptional young leader in the home building industry? If so, you can nominate him or her for Pro Builder ’s Forty Under 40 awards program! Each year Pro Builder honors 40 rising stars of the home building industry. There is no fee to enter.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Owners of Sonag Ready Mix of Milwaukee have been convicted or pled guilty to fraudulently reaping more than $260 million in government contracts intended to benefit minority and veteran-owned businesses.

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 7, 2020

2020's Top 100 Metros to Live In. cbroderick. Wed, 10/07/2020 - 09:09. Nowadays, homebuyers want to live in metros with strong economies, outdoor attractions, cultural amenities, and lots of space at a decent price. Sounds almost too good to be true, but Livability.com identified 100 metros it says are the best places to live and that meet most of these buyer demands.

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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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BD+C

OCTOBER 7, 2020

1. Could water-filled windows help buildings save energy? (BD+C) . "New research shows how water-filled glass could help heat and cool buildings.".

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Pro Builder

OCTOBER 7, 2020

Construction Labor Market Shows Normalization in July, August. cbroderick. Wed, 10/07/2020 - 09:20. Despite waves of layoffs in March and April, the construction labor market continues to rebound. Hiring rates in the construction sector were back to pre-pandemic levels in both July and August. For those months, the hiring rate hit 5.5%, the same rate as one year ago.

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ENR Construction

OCTOBER 7, 2020

A former coal mine will now be a six-mile test track and certification center.

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