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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…

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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=tXpPHsPbDaE 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…

Somewhere between 75°F and 100°F hot weather problems can become an issue for concrete. And without using the proper care, your pour may suffer from reduced strength and cracking due to drying too quickly. 

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…

Two-Way Radios vs. Smart Phones Don't get me wrong, smartphones are amazing devices with hundreds of killer apps that can increase productivity, but they still don't beat a well-made two-way radio for construction. While most workers may…

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 HD Supply 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…

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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 ABCDs 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 and…

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 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 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…

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 Our M18™ SWITCH TANK™ 4-Gallon Backpack Concrete Sprayer kit delivers the industry’s first interchangeable tank design with no manual pumping.…

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…

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,…

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…

How To Ensure A Successful Sealer Application (Original article appears in a SpecTech article from SpecChem. Used by permission) Surface Preparation All surfaces to be sealed must be properly cleaned. Ensure the concrete is clean, dry,…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Jobs Don't Stop When the Temperature Drops Don’t let cold weather slow down your pour. As we head into winter, understanding cold weather concreting will keep the jobs going and the crete flowing. Concrete is often the foundation…

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…

Starting at the base of the problem Experienced contractors know that producing quality concrete flatwork begins with the proper preparation of the slab support system. Using proper compaction techniques, contractors efficiently transform…

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…

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…

Don’t let the cold slow you down With tight construction schedules anticipated this winter, contractors should plan to prepare for the challenges of working in cold weather. The importance of these dangerous conditions may not receive as…

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…

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…

Weathering the Storms Early last year, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued new regulations for "operators of construction activity” that involves more than one acre. Since 1992, contractors working on these type of projects…