3 Considerations to Combat Equipment Theft

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By Erik Webb One of the challenges faced by construction superintendents is site security and equipment theft, which can lead to financial loss, project delays and safety hazards. According to the American Rental Association, loss due to equipment theft is estimated at $100 million annually. Equipment that is easy to load on a trailer, such as telehandlers or scissor lifts, are some of the most often targeted. Beyond the direct financial impact, there are indirect costs associated with increased insurance rates and delayed timelines. The responsibility for reporting and recovery typically involves multiple parties, including the site superintendent, in addition … Read more

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I Felt the Earth Move Under My Feet

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Top 4 ways to mitigate accidents when using earth-moving equipment By Taylor Klitzke Perhaps Carole King didn’t have mobile earth-moving equipment in mind when she wrote that song, but construction superintendents should. Because it could be a matter of life or death. As new workers prepare to begin on jobsites, construction managers and general contractors must provide a comprehensive orientation to mitigate accidents. To reduce the risk of injuries — and possibly fatalities — training should educate workers on safety protocols, equipment operation and hazard recognition, as well as all federal, state and local regulations. Proper earth-moving equipment training ensures … Read more

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OxBlue Corporation Expands Jobsite Security Solutions

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OxBlue has expanded its project management solutions into the jobsite security space. The new security capabilities include video recording and motion detection alerts on all new Sapphire camera systems as part of OxBlue’s security solutions initiative. OxBlue provides both high-resolution and pan-tilt-zoom video camera solutions for project management, as well as always-on video recording and motion detection alerts to help prevent jobsite trespassing and theft. The application sends instant alerts to any computer or mobile device, ensuring that OxBlue clients will always know what’s happening on a project, no matter the hour. All Sapphire Series cameras come with a minimum … Read more

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EarthCam Premieres Solstice Cam Wireless Camera

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Solstice Cam is a wireless jobsite security camera that provides live streaming, continuous recording and professional-grade time-lapse technology at an affordable price. The patent-pending technology is engineered in the U.S. by EarthCam. It connects to Wi-Fi and sets up in seconds. A long-lasting battery and small solar panel make it the perfect choice for short-term or unpowered jobsites. Construction professionals often struggle to provide inexpensive security cameras that continuously record and create time-lapse videos of their projects. With full HD live streaming, continuous video recording and AI-edited time-lapse videos, Solstice Cam fulfills the need right out of the box. Smart … Read more

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COVID-19 Response (Part 2): How Companies are Adapting to Current Climate

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Last month, Construction Superintendent featured best practices—compiled by The Builder’s Association—to help protect the safety and well-being of the industry, including your crews, trade partners, clients and the general public. While countries all over the world continue to enact and update policies and procedures to slow the spread of the coronavirus disease, as essential workers, contractors remain on the frontlines each day. And for this issue, Construction Superintendent asked general contractors how they’re dealing with the COVID-19 climate in light of what is presently known about the disease. The response was overwhelming. Here’s what respondents had to say: Kraus-Anderson Shifting … Read more

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