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Balfour Beatty Plans to Reduce Construction Site Carbon Emissions by 80%

Balfour Beatty, with Sunbelt and Invisible Systems, has developed technology to manage the power supply of construction sites and reduce carbon emissions on its sites by up to 80%.

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Investment to Create Synthetic Limestone Aggregate

MDU Resources Group, Inc.

Using sequestered carbon dioxide, Blue Planet Systems Corp. is developing a construction-grade rock, and ultimately concrete, that would have net-zero or net-negative carbon footprint.

Blue Planet’s limestone-coated light weight aggregate specified in Interim Boarding Area B at San Francisco International Airport was included in concrete poured in 2016 by Central Concrete. Testing showed that it met all necessary specifications.

WSA looks to 2021

World Sweeping Association

How to Become a Better Salesperson

The Contractor's Business Coach

Great salespeople do a better job of organizing, planning and pursuing prospects

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LafargeHolcim Uses 3D Printing to Create Affordable Housing in Africa

14Trees, a LafargeHolcim joint venture with CDC Group, is deploying 3D printing technology at scale to build affordable and low-carbon housing and schools in Africa, starting in Malawi.

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How to Get Your Construction Workers Excited for Work

Taking a time out once a year is a great time to refresh tired minds and bodies

If you don’t feel amped how do you realistically believe that your employees will feel it?

GPS Tracking Enables Social Distancing, Fleet Management During Pandemic

Real-time vehicle tracking allows immediate response and adjustment to emergencies and changing demands.

Using GPS tracking can result in a more optimal, profitable use of construction vehicles, equipment and labor, as well as safer driving.

Fuel Options Continue to Evolve

Advancements in various fuel types are providing more opportunities for emissions reductions and new application uses.

A Scania V8 engine running on renewable diesel is being used in its power generation configuration for a test program in Australia, which allows assessment of exhaust emissions, performance and response, fuel efficiency, cost and engine lifetime.

Digital Job Boards Target Construction Workforce Labor Shortage

Digital job platforms geared specifically to the construction workforce tackle the labor shortage by connecting workers and employers.

Online platforms geared specifically to the construction workforce are seeking to make finding jobs and finding workers easier.

The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 4 Episode 13: Taking a Scheduled Maintenance Break

Pinnacle Development Group,Inc

A proactive approach to scheduled maintenance drives better uptime for construction equipment.

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Outsourcing Can Help Maintain and Manage Fleets to Maximize Value and Productivity

United Rentals Inc.

Here are three important ways an equipment maintenance management provider can help.

With equipment maintenance services, preventive maintenance can be carried out proactively by the provider on a regular schedule

Caterpillar Smart Grader Attachment Operates Blade from Skid Steer Joysticks

Caterpillar - Cat

New Cat Smart Attachment controller links to the skid-steer's controller and offers Slope Assist to automatically maintain blade angle like full-size graders

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