New CPWR COVID-19 Exposure Control Planning Tool Available

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CPWR has developed multiple resources for the construction industry to help protect workers from COVID-19, prevent its spread and keep jobsites open. In addition to developing the COVID-19 Standards for U.S. Construction Sites in conjunction with NABTU this spring, the organization has created a Toolbox Talk, the COVID-19 Construction Clearinghouse, and recently launched a free online COVID-19 Exposure Control Planning Tool. This planning tool was developed in response to a need submitted by the International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers, a member of the Masonry r2p Partnership. This new tool also responds to recommendations from OSHA and NIOSH that … Read more

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NFL SoFi Stadium Ensures Unique Fan Experience

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Construction is complete on the SoFi Stadium, the new home of the Los Angeles Rams and Los Angeles Chargers, in Inglewood, California. The project team including Turner-AECOM Hunt, the joint venture of Turner Construction Company and AECOM Hunt, part of AECOM, recently celebrated the opening of the 3.1-million-square-foot facility, which is the first football stadium erected in Los Angeles in nearly a century. The stadium can host approximately 70,000 fans and is expandable to accommodate up to 100,000 people for special events. After breaking ground on the stadium in November 2016, the joint venture has overseen a team that encompassed … Read more

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GPS Tracker Provides Jobsite Profitability

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For construction contractors, the Shadow Tracker Vision III, from Advanced Tracking Technologies, provides real-time, 24/7 vehicle tracking capability, enabling optimal resource allocation and profitability across jobsites. The real-time location can be displayed via a PC or smartphone app on a map, with “zoom in” on any vehicle. At a glance, contractors can see if a vehicle is moving (displays green) or stopped (displays red). The system provides real-time location updates every 10 seconds, as well as speed and idle-time alerts. In addition, the system has access to nationwide speed limits in its database, which can help deter driver speeding.

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Werk Brau Introduces Extreme Duty Excavator Buckets

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New Werk-Brau extreme-duty excavator buckets feature an aggressive dig angle, rugged construction of abrasion-resistant AR400 through AR500 steel and horizontal wear strips, to effectively excavate in the toughest conditions. The bucket is also equipped with industry-standard teeth for extra durability. The tooth size can be increased to tolerate more extreme digging applications; box rippers can also be installed upon request. Werk-Brau Extreme Duty Excavator Buckets are made in the USA. Standard sizes are available, from 3/8 cubic yards to 10 cubic yards in various widths, with special designs and capacities available on request.

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4-in-1 Installation Drill Driver with ½-Inch Chuck Made for Hard-To-Access Applications

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HIlti North America launched its new 4-in-1 cordless multi-head drill driver to help contractors tackle the most demanding and difficult-to-access applications. The SFE 2-A12 multi-head drill driver is designed to reach places that a common tool in its class cannot, which will help customers save time and increase productivity at the jobsite. The innovation is ergonomically designed to provide maximum comfort for users, with its exclusive ½-inch chuck that allows a larger variety of drills to be used. The four exchangeable chucks are: ¼-inch offset, right-angle adapter, ½-inch keyless metal chuck and ¼-inch hex chuck. The cordless tool is designed … Read more

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