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ForConstructionPros App of the Week: PENTA Time-Equipment-Production Mobile App

Penta Technologies Inc.

Optimizes field reporting of employee time, equipment usage, production and reimbursements with the PENTA TEP mobile app

Create activity logs in PENTA TEP to capture crew activities from the worksite.

A Risk Management Conversation with a Risk Management Expert

Ten tips to help construction contractors of all specialties improve their risk management

Risk management is really about more than just safety. If you're reading this article and recognizing these risks for the first time, don’t leave your reading with anything less than a commitment to make sure you are cleaning up the risk that your company might be experiencing.

Cummins New Integral Innovations Meet Stage V, Tier 4 Final Emissions Regulations

Cummins Emission Solutions, Turbo Technologies and Filtration segments introduce next generation technologies to meet Stage V emissions regulations

Cummins Emission Solutions introduced further developments of the Single Module aftertreatment system which offers up to a 30% reduction in weight and up to 50% in size compared to today's Tier 4 Final solutions in this market.

OSHA Fines NJ Residential Contractor for Continuing to Ignore Fall Hazards

Berlin Builders faces a total of $385,836 in federal penalties for violations at four worksites

OSHA Fines Residential Contractor for 'Deliberate Lack of Concern' for Worker Safety

Roofing contractor Jasper Contractors Inc. is facing $140,000 in proposed penalties for two willful safety violations

National Work Zone Awareness Week Starts April 11

In 2014 there were 116 worker fatalities in and around work zones — a 9% increase from 2013

This year's theme 'Don't Be That Driver!' reinforces the message that driving in and around work zones requires motorists to constantly be alert and be prepared for changes – changes that a distracted driver may not notice in time to prevent a potentially fatal crash.

How PC-11 Oils Will Improve Fuel Economy

Chevron experts answer fuel economy and oxidation questions related to the new PC-11 oil category

According to Chevron, compared to conventional API CJ-4 SAE 15W-40 oils, studies have shown that fuel economy improvements of 1.5% or more can be achieved when oils like those that will be licensed as API FA-4 are used.

[VIDEO] PC-11 Leverages Previous Chemical Requirements to Protect Emission Control Systems

New PC-11 engine oil categories will leverage the same chemical requirements from the previous CJ4 specification to protect SCR and DPF systems

[VIDEO] PC-11 Leverages Previous Chemical Requirements to Protect Emission Control Systems

[VIDEO] PC-11 Equally Applicable to On- and Off-highway Markets

Performance benefits of the new PC-11 specifications will deliver improvements for both on- and off-highway engines

[VIDEO] PC-11 Equally Applicable to On- and Off-highway Markets

[VIDEO] Determining the Right Greasing Frequency

A number of variables must be considered, including the temperature, speed and load when determining how often to regrease bearings

[VIDEO] Determining the Right Greasing Frequency

Six Lubrication Rules to Help Equipment Run at its Best

With an effective lubrication system, equipment managers can achieve longer machinery life and reduce down-time between planned maintenance to improve production performance and profitability

A thorough oil analysis program can track critical wear-related characteristics of oil in service by comparing the results with previous reports and noting the trends.

Keep Your Construction Master Schedule Relatively Unchanged to Preserve Your Bottom Line

The Contractor's Business Coach

Think through and make advanced decisions on how your projects need to be staffed day by day

Analyze your historical job cost data and adherence to past schedules. Build detailed project schedules based on past performance. Your master company schedule will suffer far fewer changes - which improves your bottom line.

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