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Apr 19, 2019

Rash of Trench Collapse Deaths Highlight the Continual Need for Training

Apr 19, 2019

All trench collapse deaths are preventable. As soon as everyone on a job site starts believing that we might actually make some progress. In just the past 10 days, there have been 4 trench collapse deaths across 3 separate incidents, further highlighting how far we still need to go.

Apr 19, 2019

Apr 18, 2019

[VIDEO] Construction Worker Survives Being Impaled by Rebar THROUGH HIS HEAD

Apr 18, 2019

Falls on the jobsite is the leading cause of injuries and fatalities in construction. Keeping up with housekeeping on your site is a great way to reduce risks of falls, but other protections, like rebar caps should be installed when rebar is exposed. A young construction worker recently found out the hard way what happens when rebar is left exposed.

Apr 18, 2019

Apr 17, 2019

Should Subcontractors Use Their Own Project Management Software?

Apr 17, 2019

As smartphones and tablets are slowly becoming one of the most prominent and powerful tools on construction site, construction technology companies are still largely focusing on construction management firms and general contractors. What’s lost on many is the fact that there are dozens of subcontractors on every jobsite that also need to manage their projects.

Apr 17, 2019

Apr 16, 2019

[VIDEO] Renovating the Top of Canada’s Tallest Structure

Apr 16, 2019

Completed in 1976, the CN Tower in Toronto, Canada held the record for the tallest freestanding structure in the world from 1975-2007, until it was supplanted by Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. At its highest point, the CN Tower, which is mainly used as a communications and observation tower, reaches 1,815.4 feet (533.33m). Last year, the tower underwent a $16 million renovation and Priestly Demolition shared a fascinating, in-depth video for how they took care of the demolition of the interior space and walls.

Apr 16, 2019

Apr 15, 2019

Secretary of Labor Expects OSHA Inspections to Increase, Here’s Why

Apr 15, 2019

On April 3, a congressional appropriations hearing was held to discuss the U.S. Department of Labor’s Federal funding for fiscal year 2020. During the hearing, the secretary of Labor, R. Alexander Acosta, told the committee how OSHA plans to spend their budget and how the agency fared in the previous year.

Apr 15, 2019

Apr 11, 2019

Contractor Sues Developer of “Leaning” 58-story, New York City Tower

Apr 11, 2019

A 58-story condominium tower currently under construction has found itself embroiled in a legal battle after the former General Contractor filed a lawsuit against the developer, citing the fact that the building is now “leaning” 3 inches to the north.

Apr 11, 2019

Apr 10, 2019

Procore Announces 3 New FREE Safety Courses for Silica Dust, Confined Spaces, and Safety & Tech

Apr 10, 2019

Safety training in the construction industry is necessary to build worker awareness – not to mention that it’s legally required – but it can be extremely time consuming and expensive to have completed. There are many companies out there looking to make money off of keeping workers safe, which is why it’s great when a company offers training free of charge, like Procore’s Safety Qualified program.

Apr 10, 2019

Apr 9, 2019

[VIDEO] Crane Catches Fire, Collapses on Georgia Construction Site

Apr 9, 2019

Cranes collapsing on-site are serious business, especially since many of them resulted in the loss of life. A recent crane collapse on a construction site in Alpharetta, GA was caught on camera after it caught fire, but luckily no one was injured.

Apr 9, 2019

Apr 8, 2019

Report: 7.7% of America’s Bridges are “Structurally Deficient” in 2019, Down Slightly YOY

Apr 8, 2019

Each year, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) puts out their annual Bridge Report, which highlights the general state of America’s bridges. Their recently released 2019 report shows that we’re making progress on the structurally deficient bridges across the country, but the association is not satisfied with the speed of repairs.

Apr 8, 2019

Apr 5, 2019

In-Depth Look at The CAT S48c Rugged Smartphone | Tool Junkie

Apr 5, 2019

Late last year, CAT Phones released their first ever smartphone on a US carrier network, the S48c. The phone is currently available on both the Sprint and Verizon Networks and I was recently able to test out the phone to get some better insight into how it operates. Overall, it offers the toughness to hold up to a jobsite at a reasonable price, but continue reading to hear about all of the details.

Apr 5, 2019