No Room to Spare

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How prefabricated building systems tackle tight jobsites By: Bill Forest Ask any superintendent working a tight urban site what keeps them up at night, and space is usually near the top of the list. No laydown area. No room for extra crews. No margin for error. When a project team works together from the beginning with diverse expertise integrated early in the planning process, they can solve many of those problems before they start. Prefabricated building systems offer project stakeholders many advantages, including benefits when battling the challenges of working a small site. Take out the heavy lifting One major […]

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Iron Bull Hoppers Simplify Construction Waste Collection

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Iron Bull Manufacturing introduces construction hoppers for the collection and easy disposal of construction waste. These rugged, purpose-built hoppers include forklift pockets for ease of transportation, and are durable enough for wood waste, rebar, concrete blocks, drywall and other waste generated on construction sites. Several models are available, depending upon the carriers available onsite. Self-dumping models, also called “forklift dumpster” or “telehandler trash hoppers” provide easy storage, transfer and dumping of materials on the jobsite. They’re available in capacities from ½ to 12 yards or 1,000-7,000 pounds. Bottom-drop hoppers, in single- or double-door configurations, maximize the available space for waste […]

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Sensera Systems Expands SiteCloud Insights to Improve Jobsite Visibility

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Sensera Systems unveils new functionality for SiteCloud Insights, its AI-driven features that interpret visual data and provide actionable summaries to project teams in real-time. Purpose built for the needs of the construction jobsite, the new capabilities give contractors improved visibility into the entry and exit of subcontractors and make overall jobsite monitoring easier. New functionalities include: Gate monitoring: Streamlines tracking of major deliveries by automatically monitoring vehicles entering and leaving the jobsite. Vehicle type and company are detected and tracked upon entry, providing near-instant visibility. Contractors can search when a specific vehicle entered and how long it remained onsite. License […]

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MAX USA Corp. Introduces Connected Rebar Tying Tool

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MAX USA Corp. has launched the RB613T-C — a connected rebar tying tool designed to give contractors greater visibility and control over their tools through a web-based platform. Featuring real-time tool tracking, remote locking and geofencing alerts, the RB613T-C helps contractors quickly locate tools, monitor activity, reduce downtime and help deter potential theft — all while delivering the rapid tying performance and reliable power needed to secure larger rebar combinations. Combining rapid tying performance with controlled, reliable power, the RB613T-C provides users with greater visibility into tool performance and operation. Through a connected platform, users can easily monitor tools, identify […]

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Ground Broken on MOB for Central Health in Austin, Texas

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Ground has been broken on a $37-million, 32,000-square-foot medical office building for Central Health in Austin, Texas. The project sits within the Colony Park community in East Austin, set to provide vital health services to nearby residents. Hoar Construction is serving as the general contractor on the project, which is set to be completed by summer 2027. Called Colony Park Health & Wellness Center, the four-story MOB will include a dental office on the fourth floor, patient care rooms on the third floor and will house a pharmacy, lab and kitchen on the second floor. The first floor will hold […]

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