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Safety
NCCER releases rigger and signal person certification programs
The National Center for Construction Education and Research released a certification program for signal person and a three-level certification program for riggers (basic, intermediate and advanced). These programs include written assessments and practical examinations that meet or exceed current ASME consensus safety standards and OSHA 29 CFR part 1926 subpart CC. To offer these programs, […]
January 4, 2011
Safety
FHWA seeks comments on MUTCD compliance dates
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has published a notice in the Federal Register, requesting comments on compliance dates for highway agencies to upgrade their existing non-compliant traffic control devices in the field to comply with requirements established in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD).
January 4, 2011
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Safety
Safety Watch
In a tight spot A backhoe’s swing radius is a dangerous spot to be in The accident: A contractor was operating a backhoe close to a concrete wall. Another worker approached the backhoe on the operator’s blind side and walked between the wall and the swinging structure of the backhoe. The operator failed to see […]
December 31, 2010
Business
Marketplace
By Amy Materson  SPEED THINGS UP Increase your skid steer’s travel speed by as much as 62 percent with John Deere’s two-speed option, available for 318D and 320D mid-frame models. The option increases ground speed from 6.8 to 11 mph with the flip of a toggle switch on the joystick, boosting cycle times and […]
December 30, 2010
Business
Maintenance
Safe passage Equipment transport Part 1: Matching machines with hauling units By Larry Walton, Contributing Editor Most contractors don’t think of themselves as being in the equipment moving business, which can be a big problem if this thinking results in a lack of planning for and training in the safe transport of their machines. As […]
December 30, 2010
Business
AASHTO: Top 10 transportation issues in 2011
The American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) has compiled a list of the top 10 transportation issues that loom at the local, state, and federal levels.
December 29, 2010
Business
Contractor of the Year Finalist
Alan, Alan II and Brian Lucas Pueblo, Colorado A family with deep construction roots in NYw york has replicated its success on the front range. By Marcia Gruver Doyle   Elk Valley Development Year started: 1997 (went from LLC to corporation in 2005) Annual volume: $3 to $5 million Markets served: Commercial retail buildings […]
December 28, 2010
Safety
ARTBA’s Sant re-elected as chair of Safety Equipment Institute
American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Vice President for Safety & Education Brad Sant has been elected to his second term as chairman of the Safety Equipment Institute (SEI).
December 22, 2010
Safety
Texas DOT uses innovative financing to build during lean times
A $2.5 billion expressway project in Forth Worth, Texas, will cost the state Department of Transportation just $573 million – less than one-fourth of the total cost. The reason: public/private partnerships. “Our state has been a leader in this area,” Texas Department of Transportation Executive Director Amadeo Saenz recently told the Association of American Safety […]
December 20, 2010
Safety
Wright Tool introduces tool test program
Wright Tool introduced its new tool test program that challenges contractors to test Wright Tool’s United States-made tools for safety, professional quality and the highest value for the price. The tool test program allows contractors to request up to eight different Wright Tool products through the online site and use them for 30 days from […]
December 20, 2010
Workforce
Competenecy model for construction industry released by U.S. DOL
U.S. Department of Labor’s Employment and Training Administration has released a competency model for the commercial and industrial construction industry.
December 19, 2010
Business
New Amtrak route to create 650 construction jobs
The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) has selected the proposed southern route for Amtrak's new Chicago-Rockford-Dubuque service from Chicago's Union Station to downtown Rockford.
December 15, 2010
Safety
FHWA Administrator helps open stimulus project
Federal Highway Administrator (FHWA) Victor Mendez joined state and local officials Dec. 2 to open six miles of eastbound SR 91, which was widened to reduce traffic congestion and improve safety. The $65 million project relied on $47.9 million from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), better known as "the stimulus."
December 14, 2010
Business
OCTA advances $525 million projects into construction
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) was a key player in 2010 in getting the Southern California economy moving by advancing more than $525 million worth of projects into construction. For every $1 billion spent on infrastructure improvements, it is estimated that 18,000 jobs are created, according to OCTA. In Orange County, the investment translates […]
December 14, 2010
Workforce
Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association gives Contractor of the Year Awards
The Illinois Road and Transportation Builders Association (IRTBA) hosted its 2010 Contractor of the Year Awards on December 9. The event is the state’s largest gathering of transportation design and construction professionals and an opportunity for those who have achieved success to be recognized by their colleagues. Winners are recognized for their adaptability, creativity, cooperation, consideration and economy. […]
December 14, 2010
Safety
Common Ground Alliance partners with United Rentals
The Common Ground Alliance, an organization focused on protecting underground utility lines and the safety of people who dig near them, partnered with United Rentals, an equipment rental company. United Rentals will place more than 12,000 “Call 811” decals on its various pieces of equipment to remind its customers to always call the national 811 […]
December 8, 2010
Safety
Safety Watch
Tire troubles Learning to properly work on and around tire assemblies can prevent explosions. The accident: A mechanic replacing a worn-out brake system on a scraper was attempting to remove the brakes from the hub. Unable to remove them, he used a cutting torch to heat the brake assembly and cut the drum into three […]
December 6, 2010
Business
Attachments 2010 (Sponsored Information)
Compact trencher maintenance Simple steps to improve performance from your attachment Maintenance matters Skid steer trenching attachments are one of the tools that are commonly thrown into the “I’ll get to that later” pile because they have few moving components. But, a lack of regular maintenance and inspection will result in a significant lack of […]
December 6, 2010
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