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Technology

No. 5: Google Nexus 5

Phones from Google’s Nexus program have always had the advantage of being officially supported by the company. That means Google not only had a say in the design of the device (which no other Android devices but Motorola’s can say) but will also be pushing the latest updates for the Android operating system to those […]

November 6, 2013

Technology

No. 3: Samsung Galaxy S4 Active

Samsung’s Galaxy S4 Active makes rugged look good. The S4 active packs a quick 1.9 gigahertz, quad-core processor, but is a little behind on Android releases, running version 4.2 though an update is rumored to be coming soon to bring it to 4.3. Another nice touch? The Active’s touchscreen can be used with gloves which […]

November 6, 2013

Technology

No. 1: Apple iPhone 5S

Some of you might be wondering what the iPhone is doing at the top of our list. It’s not the cheapest, it doesn’t have a big screen and it’s definitely not the most durable smartphone on the market. However, the iPhone (and iPad) is still king when it comes to what app developers support most. […]

November 6, 2013

Technology

The 5 best smartphones for construction work

Team communication and connectivity are two of the most important aspects of any successful business and the smartphone has done a lot in the past six years to make both of those things easier. However, picking the right smartphone is just as important as choosing to augment your business with a smartphone in the first place. […]

November 6, 2013

Technology

No. 2: Caterpillar B15

While the Galaxy S4 Active went for rugged and sleek, the Caterpillar B15—the company’s first smartphone— goes for rugged with attitude. The device is military spec with an IP67 rating. That means it’s waterproof, dustproof and will survive a 5.9-foot drop to hard concrete. The device can also operate in temperatures ranging from 122F to -4F. […]

November 6, 2013

Technology

No. 4: Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Make no bones about it: the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is a giant phone. With a 5.7-inch display, it makes even 5-inch phones like the Nexus 5 look small, not to mention the iPhone 5S. And that’s exactly what some folks like. And for some, like those who want to jot down information on their […]

November 6, 2013

Workforce

WorkHands, the social network for skilled trades workers, launches iPhone app

A few weeks ago, we told you about a great new social network called WorkHands. Styled after LinkedIn, WorkHands wants to give employers a direct line to the 20 million skilled trades workers in the U.S. Today, WorkHands has a launched a free iPhone app giving users the ability to build and manage their work portfolios […]

October 17, 2013

Technology

Boise State construction management students required to use iPads as tablets become more commonplace on jobsites

Casey Cline, a professor at Boise State University who teaches construction management, calls iPads “essential” to “the new way” of managing projects on the jobsite these days. That’s why, according to a report from the Associated Press, he’s requiring freshman students in his class to use iPads. Before they graduate, Cline wants his students to know […]

August 6, 2013

Technology

Toughen up your iPhone with this concrete skin

The iPhone is an impressive device. But, as beautiful as its design is, it’s still rather delicate. Now you can make your iPhone as tough as the stuff you build with with a new skin made of pure concrete. A Korean design firm named Posh Projects has crafted the Luna. Named for its moon-like craters, […]

July 23, 2013

Technology

John Deere launches mobile-optimized version of its helpful parts website

John Deere has established a mobile version of its parts website which allows customers to manage their operations more efficiently. The new site allows customers to view critical equipment parts information from nearly any location. Simply head to jdparts.deere.com on any smartphone or tablet. Like the desktop version, the mobile version allows customers to quickly […]

July 19, 2013

Technology

OSHA launches heat advisory app for iPhone, Android, Blackberry

Summer is in full swing with temperatures inching closer to triple digits each day and heat indexes in many areas already there. Each year, between 5 million and 10 million workers are exposed to heat-related illnesses, according to OSHA, who recently held safety stand-downs across the Southeast on the subject. We’ve reported on tips to […]

June 21, 2013

Roadbuilding

OSHA app calculates heat risk for outdoor workers

Though many construction safety advocates have begun ramping up reminders about  driving safely in road construction zones, motorists are not the only safety risk to road construction workers. With summer transportation projects already in full-swing, now is definitely the time to also take precautions against heat-related illness. Our sister site, Total Landscape Care, has reported on an […]

June 20, 2013