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US DOL Launches Initiative to Protect Workers From Silica Dust

Occupational Safety & Health Administration

The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration launched a new initiative focused on enhancing enforcement and providing compliance assistance to protect workers against silica dust exposure.

US DOL Launches Initiative to Protect Workers From Silica Dust

Antifragility Explained: 5 Ways to Build Agile Construction Companies

Milwaukee Tool Corp.

In this article, we break down antifragility theory and concepts into understandable terms and provide five actionable takeaways for how you can build an antifragile organization that wins more bids.

Becoming antifragile as an organization can result in empowered cross-functional collaboration and will ultimately make you more productive and profitable.

Vermeer Launches VX75 Vacuum Excavator

The 75-hp vacuum excavator is available with a 5-inch hydraulic boom option for standard units and a 4-inch hydraulic boom option for air and jetter versions.

The 75-hp vacuum excavator is available with a 5-in. (12.7-cm) hydraulic boom option for standard units and a 4-in. (10.2-cm) hydraulic boom option for air and jetter versions.

Construction Adds 16,000 Jobs in September

Several economic indicator reports relevant to the construction industry were released today, helping to paint a picture of the outlook moving into the fourth quarter of 2023.

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How to Minimize Health Risks to Employees at a Construction Site

Cleanwrap Interior Protection Systems

How can construction companies minimize the health risk to employees at the jobsite? Here are certain measures you can adopt to minimize the risks of health hazards.

To ensure that the workers are adequately protected, health risks at the work site should be assessed.

Smart Equipment Management: IoT Integration in Construction

Tomorrow's construction landscape is undeniably smarter and more connected, bridging the gap between digital technology and physical operations like never before.

Mobile applications have infiltrated every other industry in the modern day, and the construction sector is no exception.

Controlling Cracks in Slabs with Unusual Panel Geometries

Tips for crack control in concrete panels with unusual shapes.

One of the rules for laying out sawed contraction joints is to not join them at angles less than 60 degrees because cracks form across the angle as shown here.

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Takeuchi TL8R2 CTL Offers Powerful Versatility in Demanding Jobsites

Designed for loading, unloading, transporting and more, the TL8R2 is powered by a 74.3-hp Kubota engine delivering heavy performance for various tasks in outdoor work areas.

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Navistar Honors Graduates of Uptime Academy

Navistar International Corporation

Navistar recently graduated the 2022-2023 Uptime Academy class, which consisted of 18 apprentices. The school is a 12-month apprenticeship program for high school graduates, offering hands-on training to prepare for a career as a technician.

Navistar’s dealer network employs more than 6,000 technicians, and Navistar is dedicated to the recruitment, education, and success of the vast technician network.

Avoiding Demolition Hazards

Jobsite safety involves the OEMs, operators, contractors and everyone on the site.

High-reach excavators are often used on deconstruction sites of large industrial plants and city buildings.

3 Ways That Automation is Sustainable Construction

Using autonomous technology in construction can lead to resource, cost, and time needed for project reductions. This kind of technology can also reduce the skilled workers needed for repetitive tasks.

The idea that sustainable construction is a costly and impractical solution to ensure a return on a building is outdated and inaccurate.

When to Wear Polyester Workwear Gear on Construction Sites

Fabrics play a key role in workwear gear. Choose the right type to ensure your clothes support your activities, tasks and working environment.

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