Master Lock Showcases New Connected LOTO Solution

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Master Lock introduces the Connected Lockout Tagout Solution, enabling users to digitally transform a jobsite by bringing safety, accountability and innovation together on a desktop or mobile device. Streamline processes, assign and track procedures and make real-time decisions when they matter most. Get complete and connected control, all in one place. Features of the new solution include the following: Real-time visibility and control of a facility’s LOTO procedures in order to streamline processes, boost accountability and ensure maximum worker safety — all while adhering to OSHA standards. Track procedure data for full visibility of active and completed procedures, providing an … Read more

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Inspected.com Releases Permit Hub for Contractors

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Inspected recently launched Permit Hub, an all-in-one permit management platform. Serving as the gateway to streamlined permit management, Permit Hub allows contractors to gain control over permit tracking, notarization, plan reviews and inspection results, all within one intuitive platform. Streamlining the permit process can reduce costs and shorten timelines on construction projects. With the help of remote accessibility, Permit Hub provides a seamless team collaboration for inspectors, engineers and architects to collaborate with their teams in one integrated system. Permits, applications and all required documents are available for online submission in fillable PDF format. Permit Hub empowers contractors to connect … Read more

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JLG ClearSky Smart Fleet Turns Connectivity into Interactivity

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JLG Industries, Inc., an Oshkosh company, now offers standard ClearSky Smart Fleet connectively on most new JLG equipment. This breakthrough IoT technology launches with 25 features, including analyzers, telematics and productivity applications, into a single connectivity beacon on JLG machines for seamless back-and-forth interaction through a comprehensive mobile app, a user-friendly web portal or an advanced API. Equipment owners and operators can send a prompt to the beacon to identify a machine’s status or perform diagnostics wirelessly through the mobile app. The ClearSky Smart Fleet app provides a modern mobile experience to manage data and machine interaction, even when cellular … Read more

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Bridging Generation Gap in Construction Workforces

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How next-gen tech unites old, new generations of workers The construction industry is on the road to a major labor crisis. ABC figures show the U.S. construction workforce shortage topped half a million going into 2023. The sudden rise in labor-intensive infrastructure megaprojects means there is now a heightened demand for workers. But older, highly experienced workers leaving the industry, and a lack of younger skilled workers entering the industry, is creating a deep and growing imbalance in construction workforces. Kenny Ingram, vice president of construction and engineering, IFS, explains how construction businesses can remain competitive in the job market, … Read more

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Economic Pressures Drive Change for Construction and Engineering Companies in 2023

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There is huge potential for those looking to adapt and become more resilient explains Kenny Ingram, vice president of Construction & Engineering and Chris Knight, global industry director of Construction & Engineering at IFS. With a combined 60+ years of industry expertise, they analyze key market data and identify three areas of change that will help C&E organizations navigate the turbulent market dynamic. 1: The rise of the industrialized construction model – becoming the next-gen construction company Increasingly, we are seeing the industrialization of construction processes; in fact, by 2025, 30% of companies will change their construction processes to an … Read more

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