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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…

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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…