Best Practices: How to Promote, Maintain a Healthy Work Culture

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By Todd Sachse As construction professionals, we spend a lot of time on the process–the technical, logistical and operational details that keep a project moving smoothly and lead to successful outcomes. One piece of the puzzle often overlooked is culture. A healthy work culture can improve communication, increase job satisfaction, boost efficiencies, minimize downtime and, ultimately, make your jobsites safer, more collaborative and more productive. It’s important to recognize that culture isn’t an abstract notion, but a practical, tangible and meaningful piece of the professional lifestyle. There is a direct connection between a positive and productive work culture and a … Read more

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A Chat with Mike King, Senior Project Superintendent at Kitchell

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Strong leadership, communication keys to success By Chris Maday Schmidt Mike King, ASHE, CHC, senior project superintendent, has invested three decades of his professional life at Kitchell Contractors where he’s managed some of the Southwest’s most iconic projects, including many of Arizona’s most high-profile healthcare projects. From Tucson to Flagstaff and around Greater Phoenix, King’s footprint can be found at a patient tower for Phoenix Children’s Hospital and at an emergency department tower at Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, as well as the Mercy Gilbert Medical Center. In Southern California, King managed the University of California San Diego Jacobs … Read more

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Band Saw Makes Low-Spark Cuts in Metals, Tough Materials

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The Bosch GCB10-5 Deep Cut Band Saw is the easy-to-handle tool to deliver low-spark, clean cuts in rebar, conduit and other metals. These precise cuts require limited rework because the 10 amp saw is powerful enough to handle professional-sized jobs on most materials. The band saw saves time by making clean cuts that require almost no rework for burrs or tempering colors, and accommodates most common applications in a single pass thanks to a cutting depth of up to 4-3/4 inches. It features variable speed settings, so the user can match the cut rate to the material for greater precision. … Read more

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Fall Protection Harnesses Feature Patented Relief Cord System

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Werner’s new ProForm F3 Harnesses feature a patented relief cord system, which allows the user to relieve possible deadly pressure on femoral arteries and pressure on the clavicle, typically caused by harness straps in a post-fall condition. No other harness on the market provides immediate post-fall relief in case of an accident. In the event of a fall, workers wearing a Werner ProForm F3 Harness can simply pull the patented relief cords to adjust the built-in seat and achieve the “Gravity Override” position. This reduces the potential hazards of suspension trauma, and also delivers greater comfort and performance for strenuous … Read more

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Compact Track Loader Lineup Features Heavy-Duty Steel Features

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The New Holland C234 compact track loader features a 90 horsepower engine, radial lift geometry and 17.7-inch tracks to provide low ground pressure of 4.4 psi, and one of the widest cabs in the industry. The improved yoke-to-frame engagement produces less noise with the potential for reduced operator fatigue and results in overall improved track alignment and easier cleanout due to the increased area between the tracks. Other features include a 3,400 pound-rated operating capacity at 50 percent tipping load, and strong bucket tip and lift breakout forces of 8,700 pounds. Made for heavy-duty construction, the C234 is built with … Read more

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