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Q&A: Which Tech is Driving Construction's Post-Pandemic Digital Shift?

COVID-19 has expedited the transition from manual processes to more automated systems, improving efficiencies in accounts receivable, remote work and fraud prevention

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World's First 3D-Printed School Built in 18 Hours

Using proprietary Holcim ink, the 3D printing process reduced the time, cost and materials used for building housing and schools, while minimizing the environmental footprint by more than 50% compared to traditional methods.

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3 Ways Propane-Powered Equipment Can Keep Your Crew Safe, Healthy & Productive

Propane Education & Research Council (PERC)

Air quality is not only important for construction workers’ comfort but also for their health. Propane-powered construction equipment can provide a clean, low-emissions operation at the jobsite.

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IPAF Global Safety Report Highlights Need for Near-miss Data

International Powered Access Federation (IPAF)

The latest IPAF Global Safety Report analyses the main causes of serious injuries and fatalities occurring when using powered access machines in the period 2016-2020, and highlights the need to gather more near-miss data from across the industry.

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The Week’s Top 10 Construction Stories: Falling Lumber Prices Cushion Inflation but Not Costs

Why the most-read construction stories include: 931 homes rely on retaining wall in So Cal, construction costs edge up for the eighth straight month, updates on what we know about the Miami condo collapse, world's first 3d-printed school built in 18 hours

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John Deere to Offer Branded Towed Scrapers Under Mobile Track Solutions Agreement

Mobile Track Solutions will supply greater than 27-cu.-yd. capacity towed scrapers to be used with John Deere 460E-II articulated dump trucks and 9R Series scraper tractors.

STACK Acquires SmartUse Mobile, Plan Management Software

Comprehensive cloud-based preconstruction platform adds leading plan markup and collaboration app to product lineup.

$760 B INVEST Act Passes House, Industry Approval Mixed

The funding package, which is intended to help shape a larger infrastructure package under discussion in the U.S. Senate and White House, would reauthorize surface transportation programs that are set to expire Sept. 30

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As Temperatures Rise So Do Construction Worker Heat Risks

Heat-related construction worker fatalities are rising along with average summer temps. NIOSH offers key steps to help keep workers safe when things heat up on your jobsites.

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When It Pays to Be Picky: Jobs Not Worth Taking

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But some projects actually end up costing you more than they’re worth and keep you from spending time on profitable work. How do you determine if a job’s not worth taking?

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Jaltest 21.2 Aftermarket Diagnostics Tool Expands Equipment Coverage

New version extends coverage and actions to include material-handling equipment such as forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, telescopic handlers and more.

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Researchers Develop Autonomous Excavator System for "Un-crewed" Excavation

The robotic excavator system integrates perception, planning and control capabilities to enable material loading over a long duration with no human intervention.

Baidu Aes Hardware Overview

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