Safety Tips for Framing Contractors
Framing is dangerous work. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2017 the incidence rate of recordable nonfatal injuries and illnesses for this group was 7.5. The bulk of...
Avoiding Data Overload from Equipment Telematics
With telematics you can learn everything you ever wanted to know about a piece of equipment: its location, the number of hours it’s in operation each day, the amount of fuel it’s...
Understanding OSHA's Confined Space Construction Standard
There are five key differences between the general industry and construction standards. With the introduction of Confined Spaces in Construction standard ( 1926 Subpart AA) in 2015...
Signing Day Events Shine Attention on Trade-Bound Students
Kids bound for college get their 15 minutes of fame and glory upon receiving a college acceptance letter. Parents trumpet the triumph, and word quickly spreads at school about who...
The Benefits of Telematics: Predictive Maintenance and More
Equipment that’s well maintained lasts longer and is less likely to break when you need it most. That’s the point of preventive maintenance. But through the use of telematics...
Tracking Indoor Equipment with Tags
Construction equipment, whether rented or owned, represents a big chunk of a project’s costs. Using it wisely often results in saving money. Telematics can tell you exactly where...
Helping Refineries Meet Peak Demand with Temporary Rundown Cooling Equipment
As summer approaches and more drivers hit the road, refineries must increase production to meet peak demand for gasoline and leverage the window of opportunity for increased...
5 Top Tech Tools for Boosting Productivity
Given the current skilled worker shortage, companies need to make the most of the workers they have. Technology can help. More than 66 percent of contractors surveyed cited...
4 Ways BIM Helps Contractors React Fast to Severe Weather
Unexpected weather, especially severe weather, is a potential problem with construction schedules. Using Building Information Modeling (BIM) can help contractors get through these...
Tracking Jobsite Workers with Wearables Boosts Safety and Productivity
When you hire a subcontractor for a big job, do you know if the sub has the promised number of crew members working on your project on a given day? If a worker fell, how fast would...
