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What Is Road Base?

Twisted Nail Sand & Gravel

Going back to basics, this article details the importance of the correct road base in the durability and life of roads.

Road base is typically introduced after the subgrade has been prepared and compacted to a stable and level surface.

Do Online Reviews Really Matter for your Business?

In the digital age, 93 percent of customers say that their buying decisions are influenced by online reviews. And as a small business, your online reputation can directly influence your bottom line.

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Standing Water in Prepared Footings: A Problem or a Precaution?

Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)

The Concrete Foundations Association addresses the concern for structural integrity of concrete footings due to water in the excavation.

Spring rains left this foundation with standing water in the excavation. Concrete placements should take place promptly before saturation of the grade occurs.

TPPL vs Lithium Forklift Batteries: Which Technology is Winning?

As technology changes - and presumably improves - how does TPPL technology compare to lithium-ion?

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Jobsite Due Diligence Can Prevent Costly Delays

Good building sites remain on the market. But many of those sites must be made good with early planning and intervention.

When a prospective site can be made suitable for building by extending utilities (such as water, electricity or gas lines) or infrastructure (such as paving or rail services), funding may be available to offset these costs.

Construction Supply Chain and the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

Interact Analysis

How much will construction and other supply chains be impacted by the collapse of the Baltimore Bridge and the suspension of traffic through the Port of Baltimore? End users may temporarily face delays and increases.

The Port of Baltimore is used by many of the largest construction machinery manufacturers.

What Artificial Intelligence Means for the Construction Workplace

Littler Mendelson

When integrating AI into their business models, construction companies should carefully weigh the costs and benefits of this technology.

Under the federal Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSH Act), employers have a duty to monitor worksites and prevent hazardous conditions from developing. As it does with other major industry sectors, OSHA issues specific regulations targeting the safety risks unique to the construction sector.

3 Tactics to Boost Construction Fleet Performance

Telematics, IoT devices, and even AI integrations have the power to significantly improve construction fleet management when utilized effectively.

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Commercial Building Reuse in the Work-From-Home Economy

Milwaukee Tool Corp.

As the American workplace adapts, the traditional 9-5 will likely continue to become less common. What does that mean for landlocked employers staring down half-empty offices?

The concept adaptive reuse is the practice of repurposing abandoned, older structures for a different purpose than what they were originally intended for with the express purpose of extending the building’s life.

Combating Construction Waste with Technology

Construction professionals play a large role in reducing the amount of waste produced on a project. However, the client’s decision-making can also be a factor.

Many technologies exist to help combat the massive (and growing) issue of construction waste.

Concrete: A Better Home for the Future

A home insurance crisis is forcing builders to rethink designs. This has some looking at concrete where a trend is breaking ground and alleviating some drawbacks of wood-framed homes.

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ACI Certification: A Path to Career Growth & Quality Construction

American Concrete Institute (ACI)

Certification can help with career advancement, consideration for more positions, opportunities for promotion, and can make workers more valued members of project teams.

Quickly and easily verify an individual’s certification with the ACI Certification Verify App.

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