Business: Page 26

Workforce
Building Pride—and Workers—in the Construction Industry
Employee retention seems to be the foundation of many problems construction professionals and concrete contractors face today. The disparity between new workers who stay versus experienced people retiring or leaving is a popular topic.
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Technology
5 Lessons to Follow for Efficiency During Changing Demand
RDO Equipment Co.
Contractors can complete more jobs in fewer production hours, equaling less fuel, equipment and labor costs.
The operator uses an excavator with grade control to complete delicate earthmoving work at the San Dieguito Lagoon project.
Management
Aggreko Unveils 500 kW/250 kWh and 250 kW/575 kWh Battery Energy Storage Systems
Aggreko
The battery energy storage systems are designed for on- and off-grid construction applications while also enabling reduced emissions.
The battery energy storage systems are designed for on- and off-grid construction applications while also enabling reduced emissions.
Management
Dodge Mid-Year Report Predicts Positive Numbers for Construction
Dodge Construction Network
Despite considerable risks facing this year’s economy, construction starts are expected to increase at a 10 percent pace in 2024, reaching $1.2 trillion.
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Safety
Placing Concrete in Hot Weather Conditions
Operative Plasterers' & Cement Masons' International Association
Precautions should be taken when placing concrete in “hot weather conditions” when the concrete temperatures are in the range of 77-95º F.
Basics on Hot Weather Concrete
Management
OTR Releases Tracks Selection Tool and Dealer Locator
OTR Engineered Solutions
The tool guides customers through the selection process, narrowing down thousands of track options to one solution for the customer’s equipment make, model and application.
The tool guides customers through the selection process, narrowing down thousands of track options to one solution for the customer’s equipment make, model and application.
Management
Is Oil Contamination Affecting the Performance of Your Equipment?
Strategic Reliability Solutions
Invisible particulates cause component failure and, ultimately, downtime.
Contamination can have a significant impact on the downtime of your equipment but can be easily prevented by using proper storage and handling techniques.
Milling
6 Things To Consider Before Adding Concrete to Your Pavement Business
Ace Avant
If you run a successful blacktop business, and are thinking about adding a concrete division to your services, consider these things first.
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Technology
Senzit Releases Senzit Pro Predictive Maintenance Tool for Fleet Management
Senzit
Senzit Pro is designed to provide a diagnostics solution for fleet managers and owner operators, allowing them to track the health of their entire fleet.
Senzit Pro is designed to provide a diagnostics solution for fleet managers and owner operators, allowing them to track the health of their entire fleet.
Management
Contractors Duty to Warn in Construction
AmTrust Financial
When it comes to liability, the last contractor who “touched” the device, etc., that caused property damage and/or bodily injury is brought into the claim – even if the service or repair performed had nothing to do with the actual claim.
In today’s very litigious environment, large and small artisan contractors face a myriad of potential risks when it comes to providing a service or repair at a customer location.
Management
Navigating the Legal Maze of Rental Purchase Options
In the rental industry post-COVID, there have been more requests for rental purchase options and outright equipment purchases. However, companies need to be prepared for a different set of legal landmines and liabilities.
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Safety
Are You Loading and Unloading Construction Equipment Safely?
International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)
Most of the incidents involving delivery drivers occurred during loading and unloading (48.7%). The main causes of driver-related incidents were identified as insecure load and the machine falling off between ramps.
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