Construction Management software company, Procore, initially launched their annual technology conference, Groundbreak, back in 2015. Originally hosted at their headquarters in California, the event has grown exponentially from that first year and this year may be its biggest yet.
Read more9 Workers Injured After Floor Collapse During Concrete Placement of 7th Floor in Houston
While placing concrete on the 7th floor of a new hotel in Houston, TX, 16 construction workers were suddenly sent falling to the 6th floor below, sending 9 of them to the hospital, according to local news reports.
Read moreReport: Recent Construction Crane Deaths in Texas More than Triple Next Highest State
A recent crane collapse in Dallas, TX, that left a woman, who was in her apartment, dead, several others injured, and hundreds displaced, has triggered a local news station to dig further into what the city and state are doing to protect from these accidents in the future.
Read moreProcore Launches 3rd Annual Search for the Hard Hat Hero
Procore, the company behind the construction management software of the same name, has launched the nomination booth for their 3rd Annual Hard Hat Hero competition, in search of the workers who make a meaningful impact to the world of construction.
Read moreA New OSHA Heat Standard Could Be Making Its Way to the Jobsite
Last year, over 130 organizations petitioned OSHA to issue a heat protection standard, citing needs for mandatory rest breaks, PPE, hydration, and monitoring. On July 10, 2019, Representative Judy Chu of California introduced H.R. 3668 to meet the organizations’ request.
Read moreMilwaukee Tool Updates ONE-KEY App for More Powerful and Efficient Tool Tracking
In 2015, Milwaukee announced the release of their digital tool tracking platform: ONE-KEY. The company has since released dozens of ONE-KEY enabled tools to manage them using Bluetooth, an inventory management system, and tool reporting functionality. Yesterday, the company announced several enhancements to the platforms inventory and reporting interfaces.
Read more[VIDEO] Check Out This Spider Excavator Designed for Steep Slopes
One of the most important rules of safety is using the correct tool for the correct job. Steep slopes can be a dangerous obstacle for many pieced of heavy equipment on a jobsite, as made clear by the various videos passed around the internet showing machines tumbling down embankments.
I recently ran across a machine called a Spider Excavator that is specifically designed for work on difficult terrain. One is currently being used on a California Transportation (Caltrans) project along State Route 2 in order to clear an area after a mud slide.
Slides have to be cleared from the top down, so the use of a spider is extremely useful. Equipped with wheels and a total of 4 outriggers, the machine is able to climb up hills safely by setting the bucket down and push itself up.
Not everyone will need a machine like this, but those who need it will be happy they have it.
Check out the video of the excavator in action below:
AGC: Hourly Wage of Construction Workers Average 10.1% Higher Than Private Sector’s
The combination of a low unemployment rate, an increase in job openings, and lack of available and qualified labor in the construction industry has led to an increase in hourly wages, a new report from the Associated General Contractors (AGC) explains.
Read moreProcore Acquires Honest Buildings, Adding Value for Owners and Developers | ConTech Junkie
In what can be expected to be a continuous trend in the construction industry, construction management software company, Procore, has acquired yet another construction tech company to further bolster their software.
Read moreRecent Heat Wave Spurs OSHA to Warn of Dangers of Heat Illness on the Job
Many areas throughout the country saw their hottest temperatures of the year over the weekend. In response to the forecasts, OSHA issued a reminder to employers about the dangers of heat illness.
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On Tuesday morning, February 23, the Syracuse Fire Department responded to a call about a collapsed crane on a construction site near the university. Thankfully, no injuries were reported.