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How to Become a Trusted Leader

There is a continuum of leadership. At one end of the spectrum is the trusted leader who develops high-trust relationships and builds a high-trust atmosphere. At the other end there is the dictator, who uses fear to drive people.

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Construction Trends for 2024

Zoro Tools Inc.

While the industry will continue to go through transformation like many others, those willing to marry the fundamentals of the craft with new technology and sustainable building methods can continue to experience great success in 2024 and beyond.

Emerging technologies and advancements including visual intelligence, sensors, Internet of Things (IoT) devices, robotics, immersive collaboration and 3D printing are surging in popularity among contractors and construction professionals.

Fire Remains an Ever-present Problem in Construction

Compass Fire Investigations and Consulting

It is high time now for all stakeholders involved in the fire safety and construction process to collaborate, educate and train on best practices and possibilities afforded by wireless safety technology.

Fire can escalate quickly if not mitigated promptly, and plans and preparation for an organized evacuation of a site is still real problem for most contractors.

Rental Industry's Enhanced Focus on Leadership

Detmer Consulting Inc.

Are your rental industry managers truly the leaders you need them to be?

Leadership and the Rental Business

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Designing Safety Into Surface Preparation

National Flooring Equipment

Contractors and operators are clearly at risk working in the construction sector - but they can also be influential in on-site safety improvements. How can equipment manufacturers learn from them to create a safer industry?

Designing Safety Into Surface Preparation

Rationalizing the Standard Hook in a Residential Footing

Concrete Foundations Association (CFA)

This column deals with a comparison of the minimum requirements set forth by the International Residential Code (IRC) and the referenced standard document, ACI 332-14 Requirements for Residential Concrete.

Figure 1: Complicated footing reinforcement showing standard hooks for vertical dowels.

Reduce Random Cracking with Plate Dowels

KB Engineering LLC

Use plate dowels at construction joints to reduce the risk of random cracking.

Steel plate dowels carry loads across a construction joint, maintain vertical alignment between adjacent slabs and allow concrete shrinkage both perpendicular and parallel to the joint.

6 Key Preconstruction Considerations

Ultimately, realistic cost estimation, meticulous scheduling, risk analysis, design coordination, and value engineering are the foundations of the preconstruction phase.

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Forklift Battery Trends in 2024

To better understand the opportunities and challenges influencing motive power decision-makers in 2024, here are the Top 4 forklift battery trends in 2024.

To better understand the opportunities and challenges influencing motive power decision-makers in 2024, here are the Top 4 forklift battery trends in 2024.

How AI Can Increase Efficiencies in Construction

From enhanced standardization and project management platforms to automation options that increase speed and reduce costs, these new tools offer increased flow within offsite construction projects.

Increased adoption of generative AI and large language models may streamline construction processes and drive efficiencies across the full construction lifecycle.

Circular Concrete Pours: Tips on Pouring a Circular Foundation for a Grain Bin

Curb Roller Manufacturing

When the job is a foundation for a grain bin, you can find limitations and unique challenges to such a remote setting. Investing in specialized equipment may save time and provide a long-lasting foundation.

Battery-powered roller screeds are suited for remote applications. They have no cords or hoses and can be easily operated in remote environments with a limited power supply.

7 Methods for Testing Concrete Strength

Giatec Scientific Inc.

There are many different practices aside from cylinder break tests that can be used.

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