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Utilize Technology to Keep Drivers Safe

Telematics, video and communication apps can help ensure safety of drivers for your construction fleet.

While the devices can help us a lot, they’re leading to some very unfortunate unintended consequences. For example, 40% of commercial driving accidents are being caused by device distraction.

Prevailing-Wage Repeal Slashed WI Wages, Exported Jobs and Taxes, Cut No Costs

Nonpartisan, non-profit research finds no state that has repealed prevailing wage has received the benefits claimed by politicians, but they have damaged their own construction industries

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The Contractor's Best Friend Podcast Season 4 Episode 7: Is Your Crew Really Ready for an Emergency?

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Assess the potential emergencies your crew could face and create proactive plans so all are prepared.

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New OSHA Guidance Requires Reporting Work-Related COVID-19 Infections and Deaths

Guidance defines a coronavirus ‘work-related incident’ and sets the expected reporting deadline for within eight hours of knowing both that an employee died of a work-related case of COVID-19

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ISN's Orange Book – 2020 is a Guide to Safe Worksites and Contractor Management

Data-driven analytics and COVID-19 best practices provide actionable insights on how to improve contractor management, and ultimately improve workplace safety

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M12 ROVER Flood Light

Milwaukee Tool Corp.

Milwaukee Tool's M12 ROVER flood light provides a flexible source of light for service and repair applications along with USB charging.

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EPA to Award Over $2.23M for Clean Diesel Projects in Iowa, Kansas and Missouri

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

Nine organizations have been selected to receive over $2.23 million from the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) National Grants Program funding.

CM Labs Concrete Pump Simulator Endorsed by American Concrete Pumping Association

Concrete Pump simulator allows operators to develop basic skills such deploying outriggers, creating concrete slabs, and pouring footings and foundations.

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Volvo Boosts Customer Uptime with QuickFit Engine Assurance Program

Volvo Construction Equipment

The program bundles a rapid oil change system with a zero-spill guarantee and eight years/12,000 machine-hour engine coverage.

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Construction Continues to Recover Jobs Since the Start of the Pandemic

Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. (ABC)

With 26,000 jobs added in September, the construction industry has recovered approximately 64% of the jobs lost since the start of the pandemic.

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App Creates Construction Community and Seeks to Solve Labor Shortage

The Trade Hounds app connects construction workers with both peers and employers with the goal of removing inefficiencies in the labor market.

Since the Trade Hounds mobile app launched in 2019, it has grown to nearly 200,000 users, who use it to connect and showcase their work.

Construction Training During a Pandemic

Training may look a little different this year, but it's still important to engage your crew to ensure the long term success of your construction business.

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