Viewpoint Construction Technology

DECEMBER 5, 2012

Last week I wrote about the difference between construction equipment owning and operating costs and how both change over time. The fact that construction equipment owning costs tend to decrease over time while operating costs increase means that at some point your rate of total cost of ownership is likely going to reach a minimum.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 25, 2016

Thirty-nine percent of highway contractors reported that motor vehicles had crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 21, 2017

Last week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled a first-of-its-kind work zone vehicle designed to advance safety for roadway maintenance crews. Now, CDOT's Autonomous Impact Protection Vehicle (AIPV) increases work zone safety by removing the driver from a truck that is actually designed to be hit.

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Construction Equipment

AUGUST 21, 2017

Last week, the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) unveiled a first-of-its kind work zone vehicle designed to advance safety for roadway maintenance crews. Now, CDOT's Autonomous Impact Protection Vehicle (AIPV) increases work zone safety by removing the driver from a truck that is actually designed to be hit.

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CivilJungle

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

The equipment used are-. #1. Equipment for Testing. #1. Sand Zone Classification: IS Sieve. Also, Read: What Is Self Compact Concrete | What Is J-ring Test | Equipment of J-ring Test | Procedure of the J-Ring Test. Sand Zone Classification-. It divides the sand in four zones i.e. from Zone I to Zone IV.

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 19, 2017

University of Minnesota researchers conducted a study to determine if Vehicle-to-Infrastructure (V2I) messages could be an effective way to get drivers to pay attention to hazards and workers in roadway work zones.

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Green Industry Professionals

JUNE 27, 2017

The project brings electric-powered maintenance equipment to the park rather than gas-powered equipment.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 7, 2014

"Work Zone Speeding: A Costly Mistake" is the message being sent by transportation agencies across the country as the nation recognizes National Work Zone Awareness Week (April 7-11). Washington State DOT will host the official kick-off event Tuesday, April 8, in Seattle.'

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Construction Equipment

OCTOBER 4, 2018

CPWR reports that between 2011 and 2015, 609 workers lost their lives at various work zones. These work zones include construction, maintenance, or utility work on a road, street, or highway. The report delves into trends and patterns of fatal occupational injuries among specifically road…

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 31, 2021

As an 11-mile reconstruction project along Interstate 10 between Interstate 17 and the Loop 202 gets ready to start, biologists with the Arizona Department of Transportation are preparing to relocate native plants out of the way. According to AASHTO Journal, crews are identifying state-protected…

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BD+C

JANUARY 22, 2024

Among the many considerations in this process are zoning regulations, fire safety measures, structural integrity, mechanical systems distribution, slab vibration criteria, loading capacity, biocontainment levels, and logistics for seamless movement within the building. Additionally, one fume hood is typically provided for every 1000 sf.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

A construction worker was killed and another injured after being struck by a car in a construction zone on Michigan’s U.S. Manistee County police told the Detroit Free Press a 20-year-old Pentwater worker was standing off road with a 23-year-old worker from Ludington when the accident occured.…

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Construction Equipment

DECEMBER 10, 2019

To make construction sites safer this winter, here is a list of safety tips that will lower risks and threats: Planning and hazard assessment Before the winter season arrives, an article in OHSCanada suggests doing a hazard assessment involving management, clients, contractors, and workers.

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Safety Services Company

APRIL 16, 2013

OSHA Sponsors Highway Work Zone Awareness Stand Down. During the stand-down workers will be educated on work-zone safety topics, such as struck-by accidents, texting while driving and distracted driving. Accidents & Fatalities Construction Equipment and Vehicles' To access these materials click here.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 5, 2017

The AGC survey results showed of the contractors reporting work zone crashes: The Associated General Contractors of America surveyed more than 700 contractors nationwide during March and April and found 44 percent of the contractors had experienced vehicle crashes into their construction sites in 2016.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

The Travelers insurance company has introduced a new digital tool that can help contractors identify areas around a construction site that may be negatively affected by the ground vibrations caused by heavy equipment.

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 25, 2014

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) will provide highway work zone safety training classes in 2015 after receiving the $135,000 Susan Harwood Training Grant from the U.S. Department of Labor.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 22, 2015

Forty-six percent of highway contractors reported that motor vehicles crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 9, 2013

The 14 th annual National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 15 to 19, 2013. The theme, “Work Zone Safety: We’re All in This Together,” highlights the variety of factors and individuals affected by a construction work zone. The 14 th annual National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 15 to 19, 2013. April 9, 2013.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 15, 2016

Yesterday another fatal crash happened on the I-90 / Jane Addams Tollway expansion project This is the second death in the construction zone in three weeks. The 79-year old van driver was killed.

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 12, 2015

A state Division of Highways (DOH) worker was killed in a work zone after being struck by an “out-of-control” vehicle in Wood County, W.V., reports WVMetroNews. Police said Randall W. Bland, 49, died of serious leg injuries and seven other people were taken to hospitals including a second DOH worker who was treated for shock.

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Construction Equipment

MARCH 25, 2021

have agreed to work together to share information to promote safety in highway work zones when automated vehicles are deployed. The shared data will support continued safe navigation of highway work zones by autonomous trucks.… The Arizona Department of Transportation (ADOT) and Embark Trucks Inc.

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Pro Builder

JANUARY 9, 2023

Fresh Takes on the Family Entry to Meet the Needs of Today's Homeowners ibush Mon, 01/09/2023 - 06:00 A “family entry” from the garage or driveway provides a practical solution for today's families, acting as both a transition space and drop zone Larry W. A large walk-in closet has ample space for sports equipment E.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 22, 2015

Forty-six percent of highway contractors reported that motor vehicles had crashed into their construction work zones during the past year, according to the results of a new highway work zone study conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).

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Construction Equipment

JUNE 12, 2015

A West Virginia Division of Highways (DOH) worker was killed in a work zone after being struck by an “out-of-control” vehicle in Wood County, reports WVMetroNews. Police said Randall W. Bland, 49, died of serious leg injuries and seven other people were taken to hospitals including a second DOH worker who was treated for shock.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The vertical-mast lifts will be equipped with Genie Smart Link dual zone controller and Load Sense. Genie has updated its GR, QS, and GRC mobile elevating work platforms to meet ANSI A92 standards. Changes to the standards for MEWPs (mobile elevating work platforms) in North America impacts all…

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 11, 2013

s Transportation Development Foundation (ARTBA-TDF) recognized eight public and private sector organizations for their commitment to promoting safety during the association’s 15th annual “Roadway Work Zone Safety Awareness Awards.” The American Road & Transportation Builders Assn.’s The awards were presented at a Sept.

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The vertical-mast lifts will be equipped with Genie Smart Link dual zone controller and Load Sense. Genie has updated its GR, QS, and GRC mobile elevating work platforms to meet ANSI A92 standards. Changes to the standards for MEWPs (mobile elevating work platforms) in North America impacts all…

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Construction Equipment

FEBRUARY 10, 2020

The vertical-mast lifts will be equipped with Genie Smart Link dual zone controller and Load Sense. Genie has updated its GR, QS, and GRC mobile elevating work platforms to meet ANSI A92 standards. Changes to the standards for MEWPs (mobile elevating work platforms) in North America impacts all…

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Construction Equipment

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

The Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) will continue to provide highway work zone safety training classes in 2016, funded by a new federal safety grant the association earned. AGC will use the $120,000 Susan Harwood Training Grant from the U.S.

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CK Power

NOVEMBER 12, 2019

Today, all newly manufactured off-highway diesel equipment (e.g., generators, air compressors, construction equipment) must be powered by a T4F-certified engine. Even so, there’s still a sizeable population of in-service equipment powered by lower tier engines, and engines produced before the tiered regulations were introduced.

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Construction Equipment

MAY 21, 2013

The two bodies have launched a regional campaign focused on reducing distracted driving in the 95 Express Lanes construction zone. Transurban-Fluor and AAA Mid-Atlantic have published an alarming report on distracted driving on I-95 in Northern Virginia.

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Construction Marketing

JANUARY 6, 2023

Up until the renovation is finished, having a storage unit will assist in keeping everything orderly and in great condition, as dust and mold are the last things anyone wants to see cover their furniture and equipment. A plus side is that unused construction materials can be safely stored for future purposes. . For Commercial Use.

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Contractor Magazine

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

VAN SOLUTIONS RED ZONE ACCESSORIES includes a wide range of items designed to improve productivity and organization. read more.

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Construction Marketing

JUNE 20, 2022

When you see or hear about construction accidents, they usually involve heavy equipment like cranes or scaffolding. Moreover, workers are injured or killed almost yearly by falling objects or equipment. Negligence in securing equipment, particularly when it’s dangling from ladders, beams, or other surfaces.

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Construction Equipment

APRIL 13, 2020

But over the course of the day, in a construction zone, there are choke points where employees would normally come into close contact. Job sites may not seem like places for virus transmission, with employees spread out across a wide area. When Covid-19 became a threat, Truebeck Construction…

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Work Gearz

JUNE 13, 2022

However, there are ways to counteract the cold in your warehouse throughout the winter by insulating the doors and windows, providing adequate shelving, and circulating and zoning heat by installing a heater system. Zone Your Heating. Zoning the heat is as effective and important as circulating the air.

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