New EPA, Army Corps Rule Provides Clarity to Keep Local Waters Clean

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The CEO of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to the release of the new clean water rule by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Army Corps of Engineers: A new measure announced [today] by the Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will provide the kind of clarity needed to ensure that the waters of the U.S. continue to become even cleaner. The newly proposed clean water rule outlines clear and specific guidelines as to which sites require a federal water permit in addition to state … Read more

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A Chat with Kevin O’Keefe, Project Superintendent at McCarthy Building Companies

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Persistence and adaptability get the job done By Chris Maday Schmidt With 12 years of industry experience, Project Superintendent Kevin O’Keefe has been with McCarthy Building Companies since 2006. He is the project superintendent for Erlanger Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, where a strong team is making a big difference. Join Construction Superintendent as O’Keefe talks about team building and buy-in, prioritizing safety, the unique challenges of constructing healthcare facilities, technology’s influence in the field and where he thinks things are headed. (Q) Do you have a particular routine in your work day? If so, please describe it. … Read more

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Apple-Powered Digital Job Box to Transform Construction

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PCM, Inc. launched its Digital Job Box, a rugged solution that will transform the way the construction industry manages jobsite projects and connects remote workers to their office counterparts. The Digital Job Box starts with a heavy-duty locking steel jobsite storage box, outfitted with marine-grade power outlets for connection to commercial power. Inside, the Job Box includes iPads with cellular connectivity (6- or 10-unit configurations) with magnetic-mounted ruggedized cases that use powerful induction to charge, no cables to worry about, an uninterruptible power supply to keep you working and a large 4K display for collaboration, powered by Apple TV. The … Read more

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Generac Mobile Provides More Effective Way of Suppressing Dust

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Generac Mobile’s new dust suppression systems provide a breath of fresh air through a more effective way of suppressing dust and other unhealthy particulates. The systems nebulize the water, creating a fine mist of water that evenly covers the area. Nebulized water particles have a 5-150 micron diameter, combining themselves with dust particulate down to 80 microns, dragging them to the ground. Traditional systems, like a water hose, produce water droplets of about 1,000 microns in size, which only capture larger dust particles. Generac Mobile offers model options for jobs big and small. The DF 7500 system can rotate 335 … Read more

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Strong Man Introduces New Size for Construction Tarps

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Strong Man Safety Products has introduced the new 40-foot by 30-foot Heavy-Duty and Super Fire-Retardant Tarps. The newest version of these tarps is the largest one yet, covering more surface area for enhanced protection. The Super FR Tarp is a general-purpose tarp for jobsite and weather protection made with advanced fabrication with four-inch reinforced hems, D-Rings and grommets around the perimeter and strengthened corners to ensure fast and easy installation. The center of the tarp features three internal seams with grommets used as an extra tie-off point to greatly reduce flapping in the wind. The Super FR tarp is made … Read more

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