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Software Counters Hazards of Cell Phone Use on the Job

Construction Equipment

Distracted driving due to the use of cell phones and other mobile devices is an ongoing problem on the road, but the stakes can be even higher for operators on a job site, where the sheer tonnage of the equipment being operated carries a higher risk for serious injury and death. On-road, motorists…

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Eight factors construction contractors need to consider when buying a mobile generator

CK Power

The mobile generator you choose for your job site needs to be able to provide the dependable power your job site requires, plain and simple. And because job site applications vary so widely, mobile generator selection should be taken on a case-by-case basis. The amount of power you’ll need from your mobile generator.

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How To Properly Transport A Crane

Construction Marketing

Once all the details are collected, the next step is to evaluate the budget, schedule the pick-up and delivery times, and analyze any risk to ensure smooth and safe transportation. . Having a route mapped ahead of time and an actual on-the-road-through can ensure that such nightmares won’t happen. . Map The Route Ahead Of Time.

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Heavy Equipment: 5 Different Types And Uses In Construction

Construction Marketing

Building and construction, whether it’s for structures or roads, requires multiple types of heavy equipment. They have powerful digging capability and make the equipment mobile. Some examples are road and building construction, mining, and demolitions.

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Rethinking Mobile Security and Payments For Construction Contractors

Contractor Bookkeeping

Benefits of Mobile Payments and Mobile Security Fortunately, new technology such as mobile payments and mobile security have provided a more efficient way for contractors and other small business owners to get paid. Mobile security applications ensure that customers'' information is protected from theft or misuse.

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State of the Construction Industry: May Roundup

Viewpoint Construction Technology

Technology is here to save the day, though, with robotics to handle repetitive or dangerous tasks, wearable devices for tracking health and safety, quieter equipment, mobile apps and more. Concern about roads and other infrastructure issues was second only to mayors’ concern about revenue. One of their top concerns? Infrastructure.

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6 Ways to Improve Machine Operators’ Safety on Construction Sites

Fieldwire

Furthermore, they often work in hazardous or difficult locations (for example, at heights or in confined spaces) or in bad weather, which only heightens the risk. This can be a standalone system or form part of a construction site’s environment, health and safety (EHS) or further-reaching risk management system. Protective gloves.

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