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Safety
New fall protection rules, some of OSHA’s best
Cinch up your britches, boys and girls, OSHA’s new fall protection rules take effect December 15. In a nutshell, the new rules stipulate that for residential roofs sloped 4 on 12 or greater, contractors must use “acceptable” fall protection equipment such as guardrails, safety nets or fall arrests systems with body harnesses and deceleration devices. […]
December 4, 2012
Workforce
Labor shortage: skilled workers walk away, students say no thanks
With housing construction at its highest rate in four years, construction spending up 14 percent since the market bottom in February of 2008 and building permits for houses and apartments up 31 percent over 2011, there is much cause for optimism in the U.S. construction industry. However, there is much cause for concern as well. […]
November 29, 2012
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FMI: Construction-put-in-place, employment on the rise
FMI has released its Third Quarter 2012 Engineering and Technical Professional Services Industry Update, anticipating construction put in place to increase between 5 percent, to $826 billion, and 7 percent, to $882.4 billion, in 2013. This growth is expected to include solid recovery in housing, strong growth in power construction and slow growth in commercial […]
November 29, 2012
Business
Report forecasts shortage of 2 million trade workers in U.S.
The Construction Labor Market Analyzer (CLMA) has released its 20/20 Foresight Report for Q4 2012, which forecasts a nationwide shortage of nearly 2 million workers. The report estimates future labor demand for the Southeast Manpower Tripartite Alliance (SEMTA) region, which includes Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas and […]
November 29, 2012
Safety
Jib collapses on Australian jobsite after crane catches fire
How no one was injured in this accident is an absolute miracle, but somehow everyone walked away without a scratch as a jib collapsed on an Australian jobsite in Sydney after the crane caught fire, according to the Brisbane Times. The jib collapsed on a jobsite at the University of Technology, Sydney, and was captured […]
November 28, 2012
Business
Gratitude and the value of leading with emotional intelligence
“It’s my way or the highway.” You may not say those words aloud, but if you’re a business owner, I’d be willing to bet you think them from time to time. Why not? You’re the boss. It’s your company, and you’ve assumed all the risk. However, every once in a while (especially in the midst […]
November 27, 2012
Business
Year-to-year construction employment falls in 28 states despite monthly gains
Despite recent gains in residential construction and 31 states adding jobs in the past month, construction employment declined in 28 states between October 2011 and October 2012, according to a report from the Associated General Contractors of America. Based on analysis of U.S. Labor Department data, AGC officials pinned the cause of the decline on […]
November 26, 2012
Business
4 key post-election issues arise for construction industry
The elections have ended, and Congress is still divided while the United States races toward the fiscal cliff.  In light of this issue, SmartBlog spoke with members of the Associated General Contractors of America on four areas the construction industry should continue to watch over the next year: fiscal cliff and taxes, infrastructure investment, labor […]
November 26, 2012
Safety
OSHA website details keeping safe during Hurricane Sandy cleanup
Workers engaged in cleanup and reconstruction in the wake of Hurricane Sandy should be particularly aware of the hazards associated with recovery work. To aid those involved in the cleanup effort, OSHA has compiled a comprehensive webpage with resources that address common hazards these workers will encounter such as downed electrical wires, carbon monoxide and […]
November 15, 2012
Safety
Walter Surface Technologies releases safety app for iPhone, iPad
Improve metalworking safety on the jobsite with the Walter Safety App, available now for the iPhone and iPad. The new app provides a range of easily accessible safety information, including an abrasives speed chart that provides maximum rpm for abrasives discs based on diameter; grinding angles; a drill bits speed chart that provides optimal […]
November 15, 2012
Business
Liebherr tackles qualified labor shortage through training
As I toured Liebherr’s plant in Guaratingueta, Sao Paulo, Brazil, it was interesting to see how the company answered the challenge of a qualified labor shortage.
November 15, 2012
Workforce
Legalized pot: Its impact on construction
Marijuana, pot, construction, tradespeople, truck drivers equipment operators, legalization, Colorado, Washington
November 13, 2012
Safety
501 Track Harvester
Equipped with dependable Cat engines, load sensing hydraulics, and factory installed attachments, Caterpillar track harvesters offer the perfect solution for any cut-to-length application.      Engine Units:  US Gross Power 161 hp 120 kW Engine Model Cat® 3056E DITAAC Cat® 3056E DITAAC Operating Specifications Max Reach w/ Head 21 ft 6.4 m Boom […]
November 10, 2012
Safety
Cat 324D FM Forest Machine
The New D-Series Forest Machines are powered with ACERT Engine Technology, and are designed and manufactured with reinforced carbodies, heavy-duty link assemblies and heavy-duty axles and torque converted power shift transmission smooth and efficient wood extraction.          Engine Units:  US Engine Model Cat® C7 ACERT Cat® C7 ACERT […]
November 10, 2012
Safety
TL642 w/Outriggers Telehandler
The TL642 is a highly versatile machine, designed to deliver maximum performance with traditional Cat reliability, durability and productivity in the toughest working conditions.    Operating Specifications Units:  US Rated Load Capacity 6500 lb 2948 kg Maximum Lift Height 42 ft 12800 mm Load at Max Height – No Stabilizers 6500 lb 2948 kg […]
November 9, 2012
Workforce
Simformotion releases Caterpillar M-Series motor grader simulator
Simformotion has released the Cat Simulators M-Series Motor Grader System, a simulation trainer set in a road construction environment that enables operators to learn the same machine applications they will find on the jobsite. The simulations enable new operators to learn without using fuel or pulling a machine from a jobsite, as well as allowing the […]
November 6, 2012
Business
U.S. Construction adds 17,000 jobs in October
With 17,000 new hires, construction jobs accounted for nearly 10 percent of all American added workers in the month of October. The total is the most since January for the industry, according to Businessweek.
November 2, 2012
Business
Advice for contractors after the storm: Part one
Hurricane Sandy, disaster recovery, Katrina, Ivan, tornado, Tuscaloosa, contractors, safety, Ted Anthony
November 2, 2012
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