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How To Control Unsightly Wall Cracks

KB Engineering LLC

Vertical wall cracks can be minimized by installing contraction joints to control the location of cracks or reinforcing to control the width of cracks.

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Cat® Soil Compactors: Quality Results Made Easy

Caterpillar

Count on Cat soil compactors for reliable, efficient compaction. Cat compaction technology can help you hit targets with confidence –– no guesswork.

Cat® Soil Compactors: Quality Results Made Easy

Why Heavy-Duty Diesel Engines are Transitioning to Lower Viscosity Oil

Citgo Petroleum Corporation

SAE 10w-30 is gaining popularity in heavy-duty applications for fuel-efficiency advantages and a number of engine reliability advantages. Here's what to expect as engines and applications evolve.

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AI in Construction: Beyond Autonomous Machines

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Artificial intelligence is all around us – have you asked Siri or Alexa a question? Here’s how it is being used today to improve construction change orders, jobsite safety, equipment maintenance and reduce labor demand

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Overcoming Time Wasters at the Job Site

Consider these techniques that you can integrate into your own approach to maximizing the amount of time spent by workers working.

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Changing the Construction Landscape: How Technology is Improving Workflows

COVID-19 changed priorities on construction sites in ways that accelerated adoption of BIM, drones, virtual reality and artificial intelligence. Here’s how proliferation of those techs is raising the stakes in construction

Tirmble's XR10 uses HoloLens 2 to show the wearer what project designs should look like, superimposed to scale over their view of the actual project site to clearly communicate the intended result.

Simplify the Daily Grind

General Equipment Company

Work smarter, not harder, with the right surface grinder. Here's what you need to know.

Successful Surface Grinding - What to Know

Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Will Expand Demand for Sweeping Services

World Sweeping Association

Infrastructure upgrade projects will require sweepers to complete, increasing revenue for sweeping contractors.

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How to Navigate Equipment, Personnel and Inflationary Pressures on Profits in 2022

GB Financial Services, LLC

Navigating the maze of equipment, personnel and material costs plus rising inflation will take some planning to ensure a profitable New Year.

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Top 20 Changes in Laws, Regulations That Can Put Your Construction Business at Risk

There have been many important changes to laws applicable to construction industry equipment manufacturers, dealers and lessors in recent years.

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How Data From Construction Wearables Can Benefit Your Construction Business

WorkMax by AboutTime Technologies

Smart, wearable technology on construction sites can increase productivity, prevent injury and keep workers aware of situational hazards and their health, and 83% of contractors believe construction wearables would improve on-site safety

Triax Technologies' Spot-r connected worksite solution alerts safety personnel to slip, trip and fall incidents and offers worker time and location data to improve operations and mitigate risk.

4 Quick Wins That Could Be Hiding in Your Data

Caterpillar - Cat

You don’t have to be a data analyst to turn machine information reported by standard equipment telematics systems into money-saving action.

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Using Wireless Technology for Fire Safety on the Jobsite

Ramtech Electronics Ltd

It is no secret that construction sites are full of potential hazards, and without the right protection it is generally accepted that a construction site can quite rapidly turn into a dangerous place to be. Fire in particular is a key concern.

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