OTR Enhances Customer Experience with Online Track Finder

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OTR Engineered Solutions has updated its online Track Finder tool with an exciting new interface, greater product selection and expanded information, making it easier than ever to identify the proper track solutions for off-road equipment. Customers can browse tracks by tread pattern, track size or equipment make and model. Detailed information is available to help identify the tread style and other factors to best fit the equipment and application. After finding the right product, end-user customers have the information they need to specify the right tracks at their local OTR-product dealer. Otherwise, dealers and large fleet owners with corporate accounts … Read more

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Sun Safety on the Jobsite

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Simple steps to reduce year-round UV exposure By Chris Maday Schmidt You’re preparing for another day on the job. The forecast calls for an overcast sky, so you grab your usual gear — hardhat, gloves, protective eyewear, lunchbox, a day’s supply of water — and head out the door. But before you step outside, there’s one more question worth asking: have you planned for sun exposure? According to the Skin Cancer Foundation, more than 3.3 million people in the United States develop over 5.4 million nonmelanoma skin cancers each year, making it the most common form of cancer in the … Read more

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JET Tools Introduces New JET Standard Series Material Lifts

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JET Tools announces the launch of its new JET S-Series 450 lb. material lifts, engineered to deliver compact power, reliable performance and enhanced mobility for contractors and maintenance professionals who need to keep crews moving. Designed for everyday jobsite use, the S-Series material lift offers a smarter, safer approach to material handling with less effort and less downtime. Its short-stack mast design creates a more compact footprint that improves maneuverability through tight spaces, doorways and vehicles, while making transport, setup and storage easier across a wide range of applications. Built for performance and efficiency, these material lifts are ideal for … Read more

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AlignOps BusyBusy Provides Easy Way to Visualize Projects Before Work Begins

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AlignOps BusyBusy introduces a new resource planning functionality within its operations module, which gives teams a clear, visual representation of projects before the work begins so that they can better plan and implement projects. This digital format makes it easy for users to see what is coming up next, understand which resources are already committed and keep plans up to date as things change. Unlike spreadsheets and whiteboards, BusyBusy Resource Planning features drag-and-drop adjustments to project and task timelines as schedules change. Viewing projects and tasks in a visual timeline with at-a-glance understanding allows users to spot conflicts early, adjust … Read more

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Research Reveals Root Causes Behind Construction Project Delays

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New research from STARC Systems, developed in partnership with Construction Dive, reveals that project delays have become the norm across the construction industry — and that many of the most impactful causes are preventable. Based on a survey of 150 construction leaders, the report finds that only one in three contractors say most of their projects start on time, while more than half of delays last one to three months or longer. While labor shortages remain the most commonly cited factor, the research shows that planning, procurement and coordination gaps are among the most overlooked contributors to schedule delays. Key … Read more

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