Amy Materson (EQW)Construction EquipmentAluminum tonneau cover provides lightweight, rugged and versatile protection for the gear in your truck bed[imagebrowser id=89] Thanks to the introduction of the 2015 Ford F-150 earlier this year, aluminum is officially the hot trend when it comes to pickups. A welcome extension of that trend is to aftermarket products, specifically the tonneau cover. As we’ve detailed before, the tonneau cover is great for protecting your cargo but it pulls […]June 11, 2014SafetyHow to break through apathy and other barriers to implementing safety training on the jobsiteAs many as a million construction workers participated in OSHA’s National Fall Safety Stand Down last week. I saw a number of press releases, photos and tweets from companies that were participating in the event. However, one of the first news articles I read on Monday was about a fatal fall by a construction worker […]June 11, 2014BusinessDOL reaches agreement with contractor for $5 million in back wages for 500 workersApproximately 200 construction workers will receive $3.8 million in back wages and fringe benefits after a settlement between the U.S. Department of Labor and MDG Design and Construction for wage violations at the federally-assisted Grand Street Guild construction project in New York City. MDG had previously repaid more than $1.1 million in back wages to […]June 10, 2014SafetyNRMCA launches online safety series for mixer truck driversThe National Ready Mixed Concrete Association is ensuring training for mixer truck drivers is easier than ever by launching a video version of their Safety Series. The initial launch will include five e-learning sessions funded by the RMC Research and Education Foundation, with the first two sessions focusing on the industry’s most frequent on-road accident—backing […]June 6, 2014RoadbuildingHow to resolve employee conflictsWe all experience some conflict from time to time, whether it’s in our personal lives or in the workplace. Minor disagreements are to be expected, and in many cases, should not be perceived as negative. Differing opinions in the workplace are healthy sources of creative and innovative solutions. The important thing is to be able […]June 5, 2014Business5 steps to effective conflict resolution at your construction companyWe all experience some conflict from time to time, whether it’s in our personal lives or on the jobsite. Minor disagreements are to be expected, and in many cases, should not be perceived as negative. Differing opinions in the workplace are healthy sources of creative and innovative solutions. The important thing is to be able […]May 23, 2014Safety3 steps to establishing constant communication between workers for a safer construction jobsiteThere’s a lot of safety buzz going on lately. More than 30 construction firms just wrapped up the first annual Safety Week. OSHA will be holding their fall prevention National Safety Stand Down in June. NIOSH has partnered with CPWR to release a comprehensive report on safety culture. Clearly, construction companies, associations and governmental organizations […]May 20, 2014Safety WatchOne-man machines: The operator should be the only person on a wheel loaderThe accident: Crews were working at night to replace aging cast-iron water pipes in an intersection. One worker was standing in the street, guiding the operator of a wheel loader as he backed out into the intersection. After the loader stopped backing up and started moving forward, the worker decided to hitch a ride, and […]May 15, 2014Safety WatchDrill safe: Preparation is the key to safe horizontal directional drillingThe accident: Crews started working on a gas station renovation in an older residential section of a small town. The plans called for a new water run-off drainage line to be installed from the existing structure to a nearby sewer, but there were no existing prints of the service station’s original utility lines.May 15, 2014Safety WatchWorth 1,000 words: Acquaint yourself with common safety decalsIt has been said a picture is worth a thousand words, but safety decals on construction equipment are worth more than that – they could save your life. Crucial to preventing injury or even death, these often overlooked cautionary reminders take little time and effort to notice and heed. 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