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The Top 15 Types of Cement And When To Use Them (used by permission from ACI's Concrete Craftsman Series "Concrete Fundamentals") Freshly mixed concrete is made of cement, water, and aggregates such as sand and gravel. Frequently, it…

For the highest quality mix, the paddle is your most important choice. There is a definite science behind mixing. Many contractors are not aware they can save a lot of time and money by perfecting their mixing techniques. When you match…

Part 1 of a 4-part deep-dive series on The ABCDs of Fall Protection A is for Anchor: The Root of Effective Fall Arrest Welcome to the first of our four-part series on the ABCD’s of Fall Arrest. The new normal of physical distancing…

Encouraging A Safe Frame Of Mind Framers play a critical role in construction. Since they assemble the structure around and upon which a building is constructed, the need for safety is built into framing. In fact, one of the tenants of the…

What Are Waterstops? Waterstops are important construction elements that prevent water ingress at construction joints. Contractors place these products in concrete structures to form watertight diaphragms at structural transitions where…

Test Your Soil Compaction Knowledge!

To learn more about the products and techniques you can use to help avoid these problems, download our FREE "Building Envelope Installation Checklist/Guide” DOWNLOAD PDF Proper installation techniques and product selection are critical…

Bridge The Gap On Jobsite Communication The recent coronavirus situation has forced us all to rethink not only the way we do business, but also the way we interact with each other. We can no longer take for granted those large team…

Working Against The Corona Clock To say that China has been struggling to contain the coronavirus is an understatement. Wuhan was ground zero for the initial spread of the disease. Since late December, the world has been watching as this…

OSHA Launches New NEP On Silica On February 4, 2020, OSHA published a new National Emphasis Program (NEP) revolving around Respirable Crystalline Silica (RCS). The previous NEP, drafted in 2008, was cancelled in 2017 when OSHA released its…

Six Tips For Better Slabs Proper planning is the key for placing large, high performance floors.  Slab-on-ground placements are becoming larger and more complex. Owners are demanding tighter flatness numbers, increased jointing…

Best Practices For Resolving/Avoiding Disputes Construction jobs involve diverse people, large sums of money, tools and heavy equipment, and deadlines: what could possibly go wrong? Disputes on the job are significant risks factors for…

The Rise of Safety Helmets in Construction The image of a construction worker wearing a hard hat is iconic. Whether it’s high atop a skyscraper or down on the ground, everyone on every jobsite must wear a hard hat. Even visitors to a job…

Sometimes getting the job done means getting the job done at night. Not all construction jobs require night work, but when they do, it is important to be prepared, be safe, and take precautions that minimize risk to workers. Top Reasons…

Power Up Your Jobsite! Many of us have home generators to run appliances in case of an electrical outage, but the power requirements on a construction site often demand a different class of generator. On the jobsite, generators are used to…

We're Building America Construction is hard, but meaningful, work! Whether you are pouring concrete for a foundation, maneuvering a crane dozens of stories high, or every job in between, it is a noble endeavor to be involved in the…

Turnaround and shutdown projects demand pinpoint accuracy and execution for success Turnarounds are scheduled events, while shutdowns are emergency events that are rarely, if ever, planned. In both cases, this scope of work completely…

What Is A Field Adhesion Test? Field adhesion testing is an important way to ensure quality jobsite application and surface preparation of installed sealant joints. When an authorized field representative performs it, this test is a good…

Proper Concrete Practices Can Avoid Surface Scaling In the last few years, complaints of spalling (scaling) of exterior concrete surfaces have been on the rise. There are several non-contractor related reasons scaling issues are on the…

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Top 8 Causes Of Construction Fires There are a variety of culprits of onsite construction fires, and many fires are preventable with proper precautions. The following highlights common causes of construction fires and suggestions of how to…

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What Is Lean Construction? Lean construction is a philosophy by which the construction team adopts practices and technologies that reduce costs, materials, time and effort, specific to the project at hand. For most contractors this sort…

How Are Drones Used In Construction? Drones with specialized software have allowed construction projects to be more efficient, building projects to be better managed, and inspections to be more thorough. Drones allow contractors to…

6-Point Lockout/Tagout Action Plan Lockout/Tagout procedures need to be implemented when it’s time to repair or service equipment and machinery on a jobsite – so, it can happen frequently. The hazardous energy used to power onsite machines…

OSHA Requests Information to Revise Construction Silica Rule • On August 14, 2019 The Occupational Safety and Health Administration released a request for information (RFI) on one section of its Silica Standard for Construction. The agency…

Balfour Beatty goes modular on Atlanta's Osprey project

Osprey: A Model of Off-Site Execution from Design to Delivery

The Osprey project in Atlanta, GA is the first across Balfour Beatty's US operations to leverage Prescient's modular construction technology. Check out the i...

Go digital with offsite construction. In the last eight-to-ten years or so, modular construction has entered the…

How Do You Restore 850 Years Of History? On April 15, 2019, the world watched in horror as the 850-year-old Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris went up in flames. The fire burned for over eight hours, long into the Parisian night. People came…

What's New in the ACI 562-19 Repair code? Scope Repair professionals now have a better path towards success with the publication of the recently updated ACI Code Requirements for Evaluation, Repair, and Rehabilitation of Concrete…

Big Challenges For Boston Commuters Concurrent Work on 2 Iconic Structures: Framingham-based contractor J.F.White, has begun on Boston’s Maurice J. Tobin Memorial Bridge on U.S. Route 1. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation…

Tilt-Up is still an under-appreciated method As a constructing method, Tilt-Up has only been around for a little more than a hundred years. And during that time, it’s been used in countless creative and innovative ways, but it still…

Facing A Monumental Challenge One World Trade Center stands quietly at 285 Fulton Street as a proud but solemn memorial to our fellow citizens who perished tragically on September 11, 2001. But the teams that designed, engineered and built…

Work Smart to Avoid Injuries Everyone knows about the big ticket injuries on construction sites: falls, electrocution, struck-by accidents, and caught in betweens (also known as the "Fatal Four"). These cause serious injury and often…

Head Protection Is Top Priority There is no shortage of ways to get injured on a construction site, which is why we have so many PPE options. Hard hats are the first line of defense against falling objects, tools and debris, fixed objects…

Making Your Mark Jobsite safety involves being aware of potential hazards. In order for all of us to be aware, we need a heads up about things like moving or oversized objects, buried wire or pipe, gaping trenches, and the like. Beyond the…

Is Falling Really That Big Of An Issue? Why does OSHA dedicate so much time and energy to Fall Protection? The answer is simple but alarming. Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in construction. According to Bureau of Labor…

Let’s face it, most of us have chosen jobs that are downright dirty, and at times, even dangerous. Leaks, spills and splashes of toxic, and volatile substances are part of the job. Fortunately, there are many ways to protect ourselves…

Are Your Posters In Compliance? You’ve seen them—big, bold posters composed of important information for workers. They highlight worker rights and no matter where your job is, labor law posters must be on display and visible to employees.…

Location:  Germantown, MDProject dates:  Spring 2018 – March 2019Project Scope: 100,000 SFProducts Used: Air-Bloc® 31MR Liquid Emulsion Vapor Permeable Air Barrier Membrane,Air-Bloc® 17MR Low-Temp Liquid Emulsion Vapor Permeable Air…

With no shortage of potential hazards on a construction site, worker safety is job one. One of the best ways to protect workers, especially those who work on or near equipment and moving vehicles, is by outfitting them in High-Visibility…

Location: College Park, MD - University of Maryland Project Dates: Started: June 21, 2018 Project Scope:  Install estimated 19,000 sq/ft of traffic bearing membrane onto the existing garage surface.  Detail and transition all…

It goes without saying that eye protection on a construction site is a top priority. From the concrete worker on the ground to the sheet metal worker on the roof, all construction workers should regularly wear ANSI-approved protective…

Is My First Aid Kit ANSI Compliant? On a construction site, being safe while getting the job done is always the number one priority. One of the easiest ways to help mitigate injuries and reduce risk is to ensure that American National…

After the Pour The forms are ready, the slump is rolling down the chute, and workers are preparing to finish the slab. At this point, the most important step to take to ensure the slab is structurally sound and has a smoother surface is to…

How Renting Equipment from White Cap can help you increase profits. Every contractor wrestles with this question. Renting costs less, but is it as good as owning? Truth is, it can be a lot better than owning if you’re renting from White…

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Repairing Common Slab Surface Defects  Concrete contractors are often asked to address non-structural blemishes that can occur soon after a concrete slab is placed. Blemishes, such as popouts, plastic shrinkage cracks, and drying…

Fall Protection Systems: Don’t Forget Your ABCD's Being safe is the most important rule on a jobsite and OSHA cites falls as the leading cause of fatalities in the construction industry. Most of us are required to wear hardhats, gloves…

Waiting for the dust to settle We are seeing some buzz in the industry that OSHA may pull back on the Silica regulation requirement. Yeah, there have been a few big fines, but in general, the feedback is that OSHA has not been aggressively…