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How Tire Monitoring Created Savings for a Concrete Supplier

Doran Manufacturing

Schedule disruptions and delays caused by roadside tire service can ruin a fresh batch of concrete, and incur out-of-pocket costs. Here's how Ernst Concrete used a tire monitoring program to eliminate the run flats and save some money in the long term.

How Construction Companies Can Make Diversity Part of Their DNA

Construction workplaces embracing DE&I not as an isolated initiative but as an integral part of their identity pave the way for a more fair and prosperous future for their employees and their organization.

Creating a truly inclusive and diverse place to work in the construction industry requires more than surface-level efforts; it demands the integration of DE&I principles into the very fabric of the company culture.

Making Sense of Complex Accessibility Regulations

Charles Taylor Engineering Technical Services

Accessibility compliance is an important aspect of any construction or building project and firms need to remember that there are numerous rules both at the federal and state level which can impact them.

While bringing in outside experts is a great way to ensure a project is compliant, its similarly important to ensure that all of the various internal construction crews and specialists that may touch a project are aware of the different rules that impact them.

What Are FF & FL Numbers?

Since it was introduced in the 1970s, F-numbers have proven to be useful in measuring and improving concrete floor flatness and levelness. With modern finishing equipment, achieving overall floor flatness and levelness has made it easy for flatwork finish

Concrete FF Numbers

Ford Pro & Xcel Energy Team Up to Provide 30,000 EV Charging Ports by 2030

The companies are putting their heads together to pursue their 30x30 initiative.

The initiative will be part of Xcel Energy's Electric Vehicle Supply Infrastructure (EVSI) program which will improve the availability and access to charging ports for business fleets in particular within Xcel's U.S. service areas.

Workplace Fall Protection Safety Tips

AmTrust Financial

Preventing falls at the workplace is essential to employee safety, especially for those who work at heights in the construction industry.

Employers must provide their employees with the proper equipment and fall prevention measures in order to avoid fall-related injuries.

2023 Trimble Interoperability Review

In December of 2022, we at IRONRPOS predicted the coming year would bring progress in construction interoperability--here is how Trimble led the charge in 2023.

2023 was a major year for interoperability at Trimble as we started the year off with the acquisition of the company formerly known as Ryvit.

Associated Builders Names Top 10 States for Construction

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

The scorecard ranks all 50 states and the District of Columbia based on policies and programs that strengthen career pathways in construction, encourage workforce development and advocate for fair and open competition.

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) has released its latest scorecard ranking the top 50 states for construction.

Navigating Used Equipment Purchases: A Closer Look at Hidden Liens

While most used equipment purchases go off without issue, there is a circumstance that buyers should be aware of, and that’s whether the used equipment in question has a hidden lien on it.

The market for used equipment is vibrant, and a significant majority of transactions happen without lien-related complications.

Cummins' Accelera Names Zero Emissions Leaders

The company's zero-emissions technology business segment has named Brian Wilson as general manager – eMobility, and Andreas Lippert as vice president and general manager – electrolyzers.

Accelera by Cummins has named Brian Wilson as general manager – eMobility, and Andreas Lippert as vice president and general manager – electrolyzers. Wilson and Lippert each have several decades of industry and technology expertise.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 7 Episode 14: 'Second Chance' New Hires

Caterpillar - Cat

Many contractors are giving former employees a second chance on the jobsite to help fill workforce gaps.

ABC Reveals Data Showing Decrease in Worker Demand Along With a Continuing Labor Shortage

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

Worker demand is slowing but there is still a significant shortage of workers available.

Industry job openings decreased by 4,000 in October but are up by 25,000 from the same time last year.

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