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Junk in the Road: How Recycled Waste Is Turning Roadways Greener
Beginning in the 1960s, rubberized asphalt — a mix of asphalt and crumb rubber made from recycled tires — began to be used as paving material for roadways. That new technology was...
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How to Comply with OSHA’s New Silica Dust Rules
OSHA’s stricter standards go into effect on September 23, 2017. Here’s what you should be doing to protect your workers and ensure you’re in compliance. Construction crews can work...
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M2M and Telematics: Your Eyes on Equipment Near and Far
In machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, networked devices exchange information with each other, no human necessary. It’s the basis of the Internet of Things (IoT) — and the...
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Big Boom: Top American Construction Hotspots Poised for Growth
The construction industry is booming in 10 key American cities, with another 10 smaller markets expected to expand dramatically over the next 12 months.
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Adaptive Signal Control: The End of Long Traffic Lights?
Roads in U.S. cities aren’t getting any less congested. While more and better public transportation is one obvious answer, the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) is encouraging...
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When Should Weekend Warriors Buy Tools and Equipment Vs. Renting?
Even if you’re not watching your budget (unlikely these days), there are still times when renting makes more sense. As you plan your next home DIY project, make a list of the tools...
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Why and How to Provide Confined Space Training
Manholes, sewers, crawlspaces, shafts, HVAC ducts, escalator pits — these are places that can trigger a bout of claustrophobia in susceptible people sooner than they can say “get...
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Construction Fatalities: August Is the Deadliest Month
For many people, August is all about trying to stay cool and squeezing in one last family trip before the kids go back to school. For people in the construction industry, the month...
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Too Tired to Work: Is Fatigue Compromising Your Jobsite Safety?
Seeing yawns and heavy eyelids on the jobsite? Don’t ignore them. According to a recent survey from the National Safety Council (NSC), 43 percent of Americans feel they are not...
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Contractors: 10 Construction Site Safety Precautions You Might Be Skipping
To learn which construction safety regulations are top of mind at the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), look no further than its annual list of the most...