Management: Page 149

Management
You Need to Train Your Construction Workers Now
In order for your construction company to be competitive, perform quality work and exceed customers' expectations you need to train your people
The inexperienced workers will make greater strides more quickly in their performance efforts and the seasoned veteran will be able to recall and retrain on the basics if construction contractors make training workers a priority.
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Identifying Then Leading Your Thoroughbred, Fence-Sitter and Carp Construction Workers
Most construction workers can be classified into one of three types of workers based on their work attitude, work ethic and work preparedness
Construction workers can often be classified into three categories — thoroughbred, fence-sitter and carp workers, based on three key factors — an employee’s work attitude, work ethic and work preparedness.
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How to Let Your Thoroughbred Construction Worker Run
Periodically check up on your Thoroughbred Workers and confirm that their head is clear and focused and they’re not wearing out due to self-induced pressure to be the best
The Thoroughbred Worker is still in need of leadership but he respects the leadership that sets the course, provides the resources, supports rather than tears down, and let’s skills and knowledge excel.
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86% of Construction Firms Report Trouble Filling Craft, Professional Positions
Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)
That's a 3% increase from 2014 and more than a 10% increase from firms reporting back in 2013
An overwhelming majority of construction firms report trouble finding qualified craft workers to fill key spots as demand for construction continues to rebound in many parts of the country, according to the results of an industry-wide Associated General Contractors of America survey of 1,358 construction firms.
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Five Functional Traits of Great Construction Teamwork
Great teamwork stems from trust, direction, influence, transparency and leadership
Work to make the five traits of great teamwork part of your work crews, your project teams and even your senior leadership team.
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6 Guidelines to Avoid Construction Worker Misclassification
Six questions to help determine if a worker should be classified as an employee or an independent contractor
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The Basics of Lubricating Grease and In-use Testing
Grease and grease testing can help end users improve their lubrication reliability program through condition monitoring
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Shell Introduces Engine Lubricants for Natural Gas Vehicles
Shell Lubricants
Two new Shell lubricants introduced in China cater to growing use of natural gas vehicles
Management
Insight into the Heart of a Bearing
A bearing condition monitoring system enables preventative measures to be taken to mitigate, or prepare for, bearing damage
SKF Insight integrates sensors and electronics into the bearing which monitor the load and lubrication conditions the bearing experiences.
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Cat Inspect Mobile App Improves Machine Inspection Process
Caterpillar - Cat
Easy-to-use mobile application allows users to download machine-specific inspection forms and capture actionable information during their walkarounds
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Hydrotex Introduces Nationwide Clean Diesel Solutions
Hydrotex teams with Donaldson to ensure a cleanliness standard more than 200 times cleaner than standard level of cleanliness for blue fuel delivery
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What PC-11 Means for Off-highway and Construction Vehicles
PC-11 oils will surpass the current CJ-4 oil technology for improved protection, performance and fuel economy
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