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Roadbuilding
Steel a lighter, bend-not-break alternative to concrete work zone barriers
At nearly four times the cost, steel barriers are nowhere near as prevalent as the traditional concrete barrier seen protecting construction zones along the majority of roadways across the country. But according to a report from KOAA TV in Colorado, one distributor of these steel barriers is confident they are “the future of the barrier.” John […]
June 27, 2016
Roadbuilding
No Strings Attached
How the use of stringless paving technology on the UTAH I-15 Corridor Expansion Project saved time and money.
January 8, 2014
Safety
Safety Watch: Fatal Falls
The accident A welder was preparing to survey and weld joints at the top of a steel frame that had just been erected. Using a scissor lift platform to access the work area, he extended the lift approximately 12 feet. While in an elevated position, the welder moved the scissor lift forward, causing the wheels […]
November 1, 2012
Safety
Safety Watch
In Harm’s Way Avert danger by knowing where moving equipment is at all times The accident: A skid steer operator was backdragging a section of a concrete contractor’s yard used for concrete testing. A cement truck driver approaching the construction trailer failed to use the sidewalk, instead walking through the area behind the skid steer. […]
December 9, 2011
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