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Jobsite Safety
Silica Safety Fines Are Here
Not Silica Safety Compliant?
Think enforcement of the September 2017 silica safety regulation isn’t a high…
2020 Innovative Products
Collomix Water Dosing Device: AQiX
NEW Collomix Water Dosing Device: AQiX
Mobile water dosing unit for the construction site. Reach reliable and high…
2019 Innovative Products
SKILSAW Cordless Worm Drive
SKILSAW Cordless Worm Drive Saw Kit SKILSAW has redefined power.…SKILSAW® Cordless Worm Drive Saw
See what makes this SKILSAW® Cordless Worm Drive Saw so exciting!
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Evite Pérdidas Durante la Temporada de Huracanes
6 Pasos para Evitar Pérdidas Durante la Temporada de Huracanes del 2021
La temporada de huracanes del 2020…
Articles
China Builds Two Coronavirus Hospitals
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…
Industrial Shutdowns and Turnarounds
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…
Quiz: Decorative Concrete
Are you a “Trowel Ninja” or a “Head Grinder”?
Paste a screenshot of your results on our Facebook page!
The Benefits Of Lean Construction
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…
Drones In Construction
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…
OSHA Considers Silica Rule Revisions
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…
Modular Construction Is On The Rise
Balfour Beatty goes modular on Atlanta's Osprey project
Go digital with offsite construction. In the last eight-to-ten years or so, modular construction has entered the…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...
Restoring Notre Dame
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…
ACI Updates Concrete Repair Code
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…
$200M Tobin Bridge / Chelsea Curves Rehab
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…
One World Trade Center: Restoring Confidence
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…
Labor Laws: Make Sure They Know
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.…
Germantown Maryland Campus Sciences Building
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!-->!-->…
Be Seen and Be Safe!
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!-->…
The University of Maryland’s Parking Garage
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…
A Closer Look At Eye Protection
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…
First Aid Kits: Types and Classes
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…
Concrete Vibration and Consolidation
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…
Will Silica Regulations Be Repealed?
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…
SKILSAW 12-inch Worm Drive Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw
SKILSAW 12-inch Worm Drive Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw
A mightier miter saw. Backed by legendary Worm Drive gearing, the 12-inch Dual Bevel Sliding Miter Saw combines dependable quality and lightweight portability into one powerful tool.…
Metabo HPT MultiVolt: Cordless and/or Corded Solution
Metabo HPT introduces MultiVolt: a cordless and/or corded solution that offers the power of a corded tool and the freedom of a cordless platform. MultiVolt gives you the choice to operate all MultiVolt tools with a battery or plug into an…
Bosch 18V EC Brushless SDS-plus® Bulldog™ 1 In. Rotary Hammer
This GBH18V-26DK15 Bosch D-handle Bulldog™ hammer consistently outperforms the best-selling 1 In. corded 11255VSR Bulldog™, making it better than the best.
The GBH18V-26DK15 18V EC Brushless SDS-plus® Bulldog™ 1 In. Rotary Hammer Kit…
Milwaukee M18™ SWITCH TANK™ 4-Gallon Backpack Concrete Sprayer
Milwaukee M18™ SWITCH TANK™ 4-Gallon Backpack Concrete Sprayer
Our M18™ SWITCH TANK™ 4-Gallon Backpack Concrete Sprayer kit delivers the industry’s first interchangeable tank design with no manual pumping.…
MULTIQUIP PRX Rider Trowel
New Spider Design PRX Rider Trowel from MULTIQUIP
Clean burning Gasoline/LPG Ford Power Products 3.7 liter V6 engine
New spider design produces ultimate floor flatness
Liquid-cooled, multi-phase drive motors deliver maximum…
Wacker Neuson AP1850we Single direction vibratory plate
AP1850we Single direction battery-operated vibratory plate
Single direction, emission-free vibratory plate with water tank for soil and asphalt compaction. With battery-operated electric motor.
Emission-free compaction in trenches,…
Wacker Neuson IRFUflex Premium Line Internal Vibrator
IRFUflex Premium Line Internal Vibrator
Maximum flexibility with the modular internal vibrator system
The quick replacement of its components provides maximum flexibility for everyday operations and helps reduce costs. With only a few…
BASF is Attacking Silica Dust from a New Angle
BASF Low-Dust Repair Mortars
Most of us are VERY aware of the dangers of crystalline silica dust on our jobsites – now more than ever. Since OSHA tightened up the permissible exposure limits (PEL) last year, contractors have been…
Rapid Set TRU® SP – High Performance, Self-Leveling, Architectural Topping
Rapid Set TRU® SP - High Performance, Self-Leveling, Architectural Topping
Salt and pepper finish.
Outstanding clarity and gloss.
Grind wet or dry and polish in 24 hours.
TRU SP is a high-flow topping with a specialized aggregate…
QUIKRETE Re-Cap™ Concrete Resurfacer
Re-Cap™ Concrete Resurfacer (No. 1131-47) is a special blend of portland cement, sand, polymer modifiers and other additives. Designed to provide a shrinkage compensated repair material for making thin repairs to sound concrete in need of…
Ergodyne Tool Tethering
The New Dropped Object Standard Has Passed
Newsflash! In mid-July the Dropped Objects Standard 121-2018 was approved by ANSI (American National Standards Institute) and ISEA (International Safety Equipment Association). This new standard…
Knaack Safety Kage™ Cabinet, Model 139-SK – 59.4 cu ft
The Model 139-SK Safety Kage™ cabinet is an Industry First, one-stop-shop for Jobsite Safety.
The interior of the cabinet houses ample secure storage space for all types of fall protection and personal protection equipment. On the right…
Leading Edge Work
What is Leading Edge work?
Most contractors, even those not actively working at heights, are familiar with the term, but if you’re not, let’s start with basic definitions.
Leading Edge
Leading Edge work can occur on any jobsite…
Aerial Lift Safety Tips
The Ups and Downs of Aerial Lifts
Mobile employee lift equipment is common on all construction sites. Contractors have discovered how these units can help workers both increase efficiencies and enhance safety when properly used. To ensure…
The Importance Of Hearing Protection
Hearing loss can cost contractors
The Center for the Protection of Workers Rights recently launched a promotional program warning 2/3 of workers in the concrete and masonry industry are exposed to noise levels exceeding the NIOSH…
A creative idea is putting El Paso gridlock on ice
Location: El Paso, TX
Contractor: Joint Venture between Abrams-Kiewit
Project Dates: Began fall of 2015, expected finish late 2019 – early 2020
Project Scope: 12 miles
Products: CTS Rapid Set® Mortar Mix and WunderFixx®
The I-10…
Bringing CFM Power to the Jobsite
Decrease Dust and Increase Productivity
In 2016, the updated standards comprising OSHA’s final ruling around dust collection went into effect. The revised document directs contractors on their responsibilities to prevent exposure to their…
Protecting Your Flatwork
Concrete Finish Work Is On The Rise
Flatwork and decorative concrete contractors are benefiting as building owners and designers realize the payoff of tastefully exposed concrete surfaces. Not only are they less costly to maintain, but…
How To Choose And Use Slings
General Use of Different Types of Slings
In this article we'll explore the different types of slings and which ones to use in various applications. If you're good at math there's a section on calculating sling capacity. If you're not good…
Bloodborne Pathogen Safety Plan
When coworkers attempt to provide aid, it is not uncommon to be exposed to blood.
Jobsite Defibrillators Can Save Lives
Why You Need An Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
Michael’s Polishable Concrete Overlay
Location: 2100 Arden Way, Sacramento, CA 95825
Project size: 18,900 square feet
Contractor: QuestMark
Project dates: Novemeber 2017 - December 2017
Products: Rapid Set® TXP™ FAST, TRU® PC
A Perfect Solution For Cracked, Colored…
How To Avoid OSHA Silica Dust Fines
OSHA is handing out some hefty fines
OSHA is serious about reducing construction worker exposure to respirable dust. By the end of the first quarter of 2018, OSHA and state safety agencies have reported issued 116 violations to OSHA …
Ladder Safety Tips for Pros
Ladder Safety
Improper ladder use can lead to fatalities
Unfortunately, one of the tools concrete contractors use most often can be the most dangerous. Improper ladder use plays a part in one of every three fatalities on today’s jobsites.…
Choosing Building Materials: Is your vapor barrier choice eroding profits?
Contractors play the main role in delivering high-performance concrete floors.
Their team turns floor details into plans and follows an assurance program to make sure floor systems and building materials meet design requirements.…
Where Are The Skilled Tradesmen?
Having a tough time finding enough skilled workers to bid on bigger projects? You’re not alone. At White Cap we see the challenge some of our customers are facing first hand. In some busy markets, ...
How to Market Your Construction Business
How to Market Your Construction Business and Get the Right Bids!
Even in a good economy, marketing your small to medium-sized construction services is vital to keeping the work pipeline full and jobs coming your way. During COVID-19, it’s…