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Construction Equipment Accountability

Empowering on-the-job accountability is the foundation for improved safety and productivity at every level of construction business operations. Creating a culture of accountability starts when leaders encourage mind-my-own-business construction employees to speak up. If you see something that might be a problem, point it out. If you have questions, ask. Our success is a result …

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Construction Equipment Preventive Maintenance

What’s your construction company’s greatest asset? Many would say talent (aka employees). Other valuable assets are your tools and fleets of vehicles, especially heavy equipment with movable parts. Your construction equipment maintenance schedule is critical to operations and profits. You should always calendar maintenance based on equipment hours, not days or months. Here are some maintenance …

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Finishing Others’ Construction Projects: Yes, It’s Tricky

This would make for a great Halloween blog: It’s no treat to finish other companies’ construction projects. And being politically correct when dealing with another construction professional’s mistakes is tricky. You may be finishing up for a competitor, but you’re also dealing with the work of a company that may be a future partner or …

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Construction Industry: Equipment Uptime

Reducing do-overs and avoiding downtime is easier said than done, especially when a project has suffered work interruptions. Many 2020 projects continue operating with a reduced workforce and money has been tight. One of the inefficiencies that haunt construction projects is construction equipment failures. Fallout From Construction Equipment Failures Insurance companies say not recognizing the risks of …

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Keeping Construction Equipment Cool in Hot Weather

It’s going to be warmer than usual throughout much of the U.S. this summer. In your continuing efforts to keep jobsite workers safe and cool, don’t neglect your construction equipment. Machinery downtime can cost. Construction Equipment Maintenance is Vital to Our Industry OSHA says the construction industry leads in workplace-related injuries and deaths. Many accidents …

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4 Tips for Maintaining Relationships with Your Construction Suppliers

Your construction business depends on several factors for success. Four of them include: Diligence – Regulatory agencies and insurance claims are managed through documentation. Lawsuits are not uncommon to a construction business, and your documentation can make or break a litigation. Management – No one person needs to manage everything. But everything must be managed, …

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How to Keep Construction Equipment Cool During the Summer…

The construction equipment you use is designed to be rugged. However, the extreme temperatures of summer can put enough strain on these vehicles and tools to cause breakdowns, sidelining progress and profitability. Here are some suggestions for how to keep construction equipment cool during the summer. Perform Regular Maintenance Regular maintenance is the best way …

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3d printing in the construction industry

Is 3D-Printed Construction Equipment What’s Next?

Of all the new technologies making their way into the construction industry, 3D printing appears to have the greatest potential for making profound changes in the way buildings and other structures are designed and built. Large-scale 3D printing equipment has already been shown to be effective at creating walls, bridges, modules, and even entire buildings. …

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Telematics in Construction is On the Rise

Technology continues to increase in importance in the construction industry, helping companies maintain efficiency and profitability. Many constructions businesses are finding that the benefits of a telematic system have improved profits while boosting overall on-site performance. Construction telematics combines two areas of technology — telecommunications and informatics — to provide real-time data on the performance of construction …

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Construction Site Safety: Don’t Neglect These Areas

Construction site safety isn’t a secondary issue when you consider industry statistics. Every year, about 150,000 injuries occur at construction sites. That’s approximately one out of every 10 workers. In a typical year, over 1,000 construction injuries result in fatalities. While some are simple accidents, many result from causes that aren’t random and could have …

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