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No Training, No More Excuses

Getting North American equipment operators properly trained has traditionally met with challenges due in part to our culture's strict adherence to the idea that time is money. But this is all changing.

IPAF's new eLearning module allows trainees to complete the theory portion of their training program online, at their own pace, resulting in less time away from work.

12 Practical Safety Tips for Your Business

Jobsite safety will pay off in the long run by reducing accidents and workers compensation claims and improving the bottom line

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NAPSA: So Much More than You Know

Rolling the Dice on Late-season Sealcoating

Atlanta’s Asphalt Enterprises sealcoats a parking lot to help a loyal customer qualify for BOMA award

Owner Gerry Signs says that despite the weather the crews were able to complete sealcoating areas quickly enough so there was enough time for the sealer to dry between coats.

Video: Critical Issues for Business Management in 2013

Brad Humphrey talks about the critical issues construction business managers will face in 2013 including healthcare reform and the transition to a younger workforce and management staff

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New AEM Safety E-book for Aerial Work Platforms Available

Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)

Equipment manufacturer-developed safety materials achieve record distribution milestone in 2012

NPE 2013: Strength More than Survival

National Pavement Expo 2013 shows industry strength

'Behavior Shaping' Leads to Success at Star Rentals

Do anything for over 110 years and you're going to a learn a few things. At Star Rentals, the lessons learned go deeper than the balance sheet and rate structure. They center on bigger ideas, concepts represented by words like behavior, empowerment and energy.

Approximately 60 percent of Star Rentals’ fleet is made up of aerials, the rest consists of general rental equipment. The mix ranges from small tools up to 135-foot telescopic booms. The company carries Genie, Skyjack, Gehl, John Deere and Bobcat product lines, and many more.

February Workshops Emphasize Importance of Disaster Resilient Construction

National Ready Mixed Concrete Association (NRMCA)

Full-day workshops focus on how to integrate resilience planning into your essential services and infrastructure needs

Webinar: Lessons for Design-Build Projects

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Webinar highlights key contract terms, risk allocation concepts and contract drafting best practices that help avoid problems

Webinar: Application of Lean Thinking to Construction Operations

Associated General Contractors of America (AGC)

Ninety-minute webinar will provide introductory level awareness of Lean production management as it relates to work at the crew level

Free Online EBook on DOT Compliance Trends

J. J. Keller & Associates

Free web-based publication examines current DOT regulatory pressures and solutions to achieve compliance now and in the future

The free J.J. Keller publication covers a variety of topics, including MAP-21 legislation and how this and other regulatory changes are increasing the demand for E-Log and EOBR solutions.

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