Holland Construction’s Project Superintendent Earns Certified Healthcare Constructor Designation

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Mike Trobaugh, project superintendent at Holland Construction, has earned the designation of Certified Healthcare Constructor by the American Hospital Association. The CHC is a national credential that distinguishes an individual as being among an elite group of 900 healthcare construction professionals in the nation. The CHC certification program is designed to provide an objective and rigorous assessment of broad-based knowledge in healthcare construction. An individual must satisfy eligibility requirements that incorporate a blend of education and associated healthcare-specific professional experience, agree to adhere to the professional standard of conduct and pass the CHC certification exam. Trobaugh is the second Holland … Read more

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Hitachi Releases Versatile New EX1200-7 Excavator

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Hitachi has released the EX1200-7 excavator, which will provide increased efficiency, reliability and durability for customers. The EX1200-7 improves total fuel economy by 6% as compared to the previous model (the EX1200-6) through engine and hydraulic system improvements. The EX1200-7 features a fuel-efficient Cummins EPA Final Tier 4 engine with DEF. For non-regulated countries, a Cummins engine featuring fuel-calibration optimization settings helps contribute to improved efficiency. Additionally, when the machine is in neutral, auto-idle reduces engine speed to save on fuel consumption. The new EX1200-7 also features a 4.5% increase in bucket capacity with a 7 m3 (9.2 cu/yd) capacity. … Read more

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Pure Safety Group Introduces Checkmate TR3 Tripod

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Pure Safety Group has introduced the Checkmate TR3 Tripod, used as personal protective equipment to access workers and provides fall protection in confined space environments. The tripod features an innovative new crown and foot design that makes it stronger yet more lightweight than other tripods. The tripod meets OSHA standards, exceeds ANSI standards and will be CSA-certified. The TR3 tripod legs lock in the open position automatically during use and easily disengage for folding, and are adjusted for proper height with captive pins. Detent pins secure them to the tripod using PVC-coated keeper wires. The tripod’s pivoting spiked feet and … Read more

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Trimble Unveils WorksManager Software for Civil Construction

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Trimble has released its WorksManager, the next-generation backbone of the Trimble Connected Site ecosystem for managing construction technology that enables contractors to increase efficiency and improve productivity. WorksManager will allow users to wirelessly transfer data such as 3D designs to the construction site without ever leaving the office, saving drive time and money. Supervisors and data managers will be able to ensure that digital assets on the site are using the correct design version, and the designs are being used on the correct machine or data collector. This information will be presented on a user-friendly dashboard showing managers an overview … Read more

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Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Tops Out South Canopy

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New South Construction, McCarthy Building Companies and Synergy Development Partners’ joint venture known as NSMS, along with Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (Georgia), celebrated an important milestone with the installation of the final structural steel on the south terminal canopy and topping out of the project. The joint venture broke ground on the project in September 2016. The north side canopy was completed in October of 2018. The south side portion of the canopy project reached this milestone 32 days ahead of schedule, thanks to lessons learned from constructing the north canopy. The overall project is expected to be complete in … Read more

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