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Project Uptime
Project Uptime
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Transforming the Electrical Power Industry with Predictive Analytics
The Internet of Things is turning maintenance on its head. The Internet of Things is transforming many industries, and electrical power industry is no exception. Thanks to an...
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Tips for Keeping Your Equipment Running Smoothly in Summer
Heat stress isn’t just for workers. Summer heat is physically stressful not just for construction workers but for equipment, too. Scorching temperatures, coupled with longer work...
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Using Drones to Track Jobsite Materials
Eyes in the sky equipped with RFID readers can tell you what’s where. Contractors are using drones to survey jobsites, measure job progress and inspect their work. Now you can add...
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Report: Jobsite Noise Could Put Workers Hearts at Risk
Construction employers, hear this: Noise on the jobsite isn’t just a nuisance. And as far as health effects go, it’s not just bad for the ears. It’s also bad for the heart. RELATED...
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OSHA Strategic Partnerships: Could Your Company Benefit?
If you’re like many contractors, you may see OSHA as an adversary interested in finding fault rather than an ally in your efforts to keep workers safe. But OSHA isn’t only about...
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8 Tips for More Effective Safety Walkarounds
Safety walkarounds, aka management walkarounds, serve two purposes: Checking work in progress for potential safety problems and letting employees see firsthand that the company...
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Training High School Students for Jobs in Construction
Trade groups, governments and schools join forces to develop a future workforce. Right now some 500,000 skilled construction jobs sit open, with no qualified workers to fill them...
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Good Construction Safety Topics for Spring
Spring is the season when cranes and earth movers suddenly dot the landscape like so many tulips and cherry blossoms. While a full workload is good for the bottom line, longer...
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A Stronger Future for Rammed Earth?
What’s old is new again. Rammed earth, aka compressed soil, has been used to make floors, walls and foundations for centuries. It’s still used today in some places. In fact, it’s...
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6 Tips for Retaining Great Construction Talent
Successful construction hiring should include not just strategies that attract best candidates in the industry but also long-term retention programs. If you’re struggling with a...