DOL Finalizes Rule on Proper Fit Requirements for PPE in Construction

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The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment standard for construction. The final rule explicitly requires the equipment to properly fit any construction worker who needs it, improving protections from hazardous conditions. “I’ve talked to workers in construction, particularly women, who have spoken of personal protective equipment that didn’t fit or was simply unavailable at the jobsite in their size,” said Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Doug Parker. “PPE must fit properly to work. I’m proud of the broad support from both employers and unions for OSHA’s … Read more

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General Contractor Selected to Deliver $168 Million in Student Housing Projects in Florida

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Three major student housing projects in Southern and Central Florida, with a combined contract value of approximately $168 million, will be led by general contractor Balfour Beatty. The projects include the Rollins College East End Neighborhood in Winter Park, Florida Atlantic University’s 2026 Campus Student Housing project in Boca Raton and Nova Southeastern University’s dining renovation in Fort Lauderdale. The $54-million Rollins College project replaces the 80-bed Holt Hall, Bert W. Martin Tennis Complex and Copeland Stadium. Aimed at increasing student housing capacity, the project supports the college’s new three-year on-campus living requirement. Site work is underway and completion is … Read more

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Milwaukee Redefines Expectations of Durability, Comfort for Tradeswomen

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Building on their workwear collections, Milwaukee enhances its workwear portfolio to include women’s jobsite apparel. This new expansion combines the performance and comfort tradeswomen need on the job in an optimally tailored fit. Committed to supporting the impact of women in the trades, Milwaukee is redefining women’s apparel to conquer real work solutions that meet the demands of women on the jobsite. Milwaukee is introducing three new shirts, a sweatshirt and two pairs of pants for women in the trades. A part of the workwear collections, GRIDIRON, FREEFLEX and WORKSKIN, these solutions are dedicated to solving frustrations in comfort, movement … Read more

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New Yanmar Mini Excavator Brings Stellar Operator Experience, Productivity + Configuration Upgrades

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Yanmar Compact Equipment introduces the ViO35-7 mini excavator, featuring significant productivity, configuration and operator experience improvements. The 24.4 horsepower true zero tail-swing excavator offers 360-degree visibility, a 25% increase in travel speed under load and a 7% improvement in excavator efficiency. It fits perfectly in jobsites both big and small. The ViO35-7 stands out as a flexible and dependable model that provides an excellent power-to-size ratio and is easy to transport and simple to maintain, whether by an owner operator, contractor or rental fleet. Mini excavator features: 8,047-pound model has increased excavation capabilities thanks to greater breakout forces and improved … Read more

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BITEC Consolidates Coatings Under Storm Breaker Brand

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BITEC recently consolidated its roof coatings lines under the Storm Breaker brand, with the intention of promoting its extensive selection of silicone, SEBS, acrylic and urethane coatings under the Storm Breaker name. The tradename was acquired through the company’s acquisition of the Viking Products Group in 2024. BITEC will continue to promote its two aluminized coatings under the MAC brand and its line of adhesives under the PMA brand. Joel Shealey, president of BITEC, explains, “The Storm Breaker brand has gained wide recognition in the coatings market for its versatility and performance as a restoration coating. By integrating many of … Read more

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