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Six Innovations Impacting Construction Equipment

by Stephen Roy | Feb 25, 2019
Equipment | Heavy Equipment | Tools | Vehicles

In many ways, construction equipment manufacturers are starting to mirror Silicon Valley tech firms, with advancements in telematics, autonomous machinery and electro-mobility.

Improving Equipment Management Through Digital Transformation

by Christopher K. Hummel | Jan 24, 2019
Data Analytics | Equipment | Technology | Tools

Digital transformation combines equipment, data and decision-making to improve productivity and provide an action plan so that real-time equipment decisions are no longer made with outdated information.

Technology Solutions to Prevent Theft of Construction Equipment

by George Karonis | Dec 17, 2018
Equipment | Tools

Theft of equipment can plummet profit margins considering that replacing stolen equipment is a painful cost for the employer. Today, technology is available to help prevent internal and external equipment theft.

Mitigate Health Risks Caused by Vibration Exposure

by Steve Ochs | Nov 14, 2018
Risk | Safety | Tools | Wellness

Vibration is an unavoidable constant in many workplaces; depending on their duties, workers can be exposed to hazardous levels on a frequent-enough basis that it causes long-term injury.

New Standard Identifies Tethering System Requirements

by Joanna Masterson | Aug 8, 2018
Equipment | OSHA | Safety | Tools

ANSI/ISEA 121-2018 establishes tethering systems and containers as the best practice when it comes to falling object safety and offers guidance on what constitutes a proper tethering system.

Engineering Better Wood Structures for Earthquakes: Past Experiences and Future Trends

With proper design and better quality control, light-framed wood buildings will continue to perform better in seismic events and dominate low-rise commercial and single-family residential construction in the U.S.

Protect Building Supplies From Winter Cold

by Randy Swart | Jan 23, 2018
Equipment | Tools

When it comes to transporting and storing building supplies during the winter months, it’s in everyone’s best interest—from the supplier to the contractor—to plan ahead and protect vulnerable products. Heated trailers, loading docks and warehouses are all available options and should be used to protect supplies from freezing or being damaged due to weather extremes.

Keep the Heat on This Winter

by Jamie Tuinstra | Jan 17, 2018
Equipment | Tools

Commercial HVAC systems are major investments and regular inspections are vital to the long-term life of these complex systems. A properly installed and maintained system keeps the workspace comfortable and protects equipment from temperature and humidity swings.

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Six Innovations Impacting Construction Equipment

Improving Equipment Management Through Digital Transformation

Technology Solutions to Prevent Theft of Construction Equipment

Mitigate Health Risks Caused by Vibration Exposure

New Standard Identifies Tethering System Requirements

Engineering Better Wood Structures for Earthquakes: Past Experiences and Future Trends

Protect Building Supplies From Winter Cold

Keep the Heat on This Winter

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