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White House Proposes GHG Reporting for Federal Contractors

The White House’s Federal Acquisition Regulation Council proposed a new rule that would ask federal government contractors to report on a host of greenhouse gas considerations

Are You Training Your Construction Employees on Jobsite Electrical Safety?

While electrical-related workplace fatalities have declined, construction still remains the most at-risk industry

The construction industry remains the most at risk for work-related electrical fatalities and non-fatalities.

How to Add Shingle Grinding to Your Asphalt Business

Wolf Paving adds shingle grinding to their plant operations to save resources and money

Through shingle grinding, Wolf Paving has recycled 85,000 tons of shingles in six years, reducing their need for 85,000 barrels of oil and keeping 140 cu. yds. of shingle material out of landfills.

Three Decades of Paving Innovations

As Asphalt Contractor celebrates its 30th year of serving the asphalt road building industry, we take a look back at how asphalt pavers have evolved over that time

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With Asphalt Emulsions, High Float = High Performer

Unlike conventional asphalt emulsions, after the water evaporates, high floats leave more than just asphalt behind.

Charles E. Watts Inc.’s E.D. Etnyre & Co. distributor sprays high-float emulsion at rate of 0.395 gal per sq. yd. on Route 29 surface following reclamation by Cherokee County, AL, forces.

Best Methods for Draining Oil from Hydraulic Construction Equipment

Take these steps to maximize the amount of oil coming out of the system when you change out hydraulic oil in mobile hydraulic equipment

According to Noria.com, another good way to drain equipment's hydraulic system is to pull any return-line filters. These filters can hold a significant amount of oil.

Animated Crane Operating Signal Guide

CraneServicesInc.com has created this infographic featuring animated figures demonstrating each of the main signals associated with equipment operations and movement on a construction worksite

CraneServicesInc.com has created this infographic featuring animated figures demonstrating each of the main signals associated with equipment operations and movement on a construction worksite.

Webinar: What's Different with Leed v4.0 that Contractors Should Know

This webinar (June 27) will discuss the changes between LEED v 2009 and LEED v4.0, including new categories, prerequisites and credits, name changes to existing credits, revisions to credit requirements, and cost and benefit of these changes

In this session, overview of changes between LEED v 2009 and LEED v4.0 will be discussed, including new categories, prerequisites and credits as well as name changes to existing credits and revisions to credit requirements.

American Concrete Institute Announces New Publication on Curing

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of a new invaluable publication for concrete industry professionals— ACI 308R-16 Guide to External Curing of Concrete.

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[VIDEO] Reviewing Your Severe Weather Checklist

This video reviews NOAA's Severe Weather Checklist so workers know exactly what to do when severe weather strikes during the workday

[VIDEO] Reviewing Your Severe Weather Checklist

[VIDEO] Road Construction Work Zone Flagger Safety

Work zone flaggers are the first line of defense for road construction workers, and it's a critical and dangerous job

[VIDEO] Road Construction Work Zone Flagger Safety

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