How to Deal with Unknown Site Conditions + Underground Utilities

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Planning, training to minimize risk By Dwayne Goddard As a senior superintendent, I have been working in the construction industry for more than 42 years. I have seen the industry evolve, particularly in the way we approach unknowns on a jobsite. Gone are the days of walking on a new site and immediately digging a trench or tearing down walls. Now more than ever, the emphasis is on planning and identifying potential hazards before they occur. Plan the work, work the plan In my career working for multiple general contractors, I have observed a drastic variation in the frequency that … Read more

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Stay Warm All Day with New Milwaukee Winter Gloves

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Milwaukee Tool continues to improve comfort and safety on the jobsite with the addition of two new winter gloves— Winter Demolition Gloves and Winter Performance Gloves. Designed to provide all day warmth and reinforced durability, the new gloves are 100% waterproof and windproof for durability and warmth in cold environments. The Winter Demolition Gloves provide all day warmth with 40g of insulation. Reinforced palms and fingertips provide added durability, while a TPR knuckle guard increases protection. The Winter Performance Gloves keep users warm and comfortable with 60g of insulation. For increased durability, a reinforced layer is incorporated between the thumb … Read more

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ZipWall PassThrough Provides Quick, Professional Way to Duct Air through Containment Barrier

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ZipWall introduces new ZipWall Dust Barrier PassThrough, a resealable opening for passing a duct hose, including vinyl, up to 14 inches in diameter through a ZipWall barrier. The PassThrough is designed for use by commercial and residential remodeling professionals when setting up negative air pressure on a jobsite, and by restoration and mold remediation professionals when ducting air through a ZipWall containment barrier. The PassThrough consists of a pair of mating plastic rings that mount onto any ZipWall pole and create an opening in the barrier. A nylon fabric sleeve seals around the hose with a quick cinch. When the … Read more

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John Deere Upgrades Small-Frame G-Series Skid Steers, Compact Track Loaders

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John Deere enhances its lineup of five small-frame G-Series skid steers and compact track loaders, providing operators with even more power and efficiency on the jobsite. The improved small-frame G-Series machines feature increased productivity and time-saving options. They can be equipped with an optional rearview camera and easy-to-clean cab windows for additional visibility, safety and speed on the jobsite. The upgraded cab offers more comfort so operators can easily maneuver the machine and remain in the cab for longer durations on the job, without sacrificing performance. The small-frame cabs also include a new Bluetooth radio option, and the redesigned manual … Read more

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BAM Wins 4 Contracts in Luxembourg

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BAM Lux, a subsidiary of BAM’s Walloon company Galère, has won four contracts with a combined construction value of more than €25 million. The most extensive project concerns the concrete works for the office tower of the European Commission’s new complex in Luxembourg (Netherlands). This scheme, named Jean Monnet 2, has been commissioned by the Luxembourg building agency, Administration des Bâtiments Publics. The Jean Monnet 2 building complex will house the services of the European Commission in the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg. The office center will accommodate around 3,500 employees and is located in Luxembourg-Kirchberg. It comprises a 24-story office … Read more

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