Project Uptime
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Keeping Construction Workers Safe: Physically and Mentally
September 21, 2017
According to a 2016 Centers for Disease Control report, the construction industry has the second highest suicide rate among all industries, after farming, fishing and forestry...
Disaster Cleanup and Rebuilding Work: How to Get on the List
September 21, 2017
After a devastating hurricane like Harvey or Irma, the task of rebuilding is massive. The current shortage of skilled labor compounds the problem. In Houston, where construction...
Junk in the Road: How Recycled Waste Is Turning Roadways Greener
September 19, 2017
Beginning in the 1960s, rubberized asphalt — a mix of asphalt and crumb rubber made from recycled tires — began to be used as paving material for roadways. That new technology was...
How to Comply with OSHA’s New Silica Dust Rules
September 8, 2017
OSHA’s stricter standards go into effect on September 23, 2017. Here’s what you should be doing to protect your workers and ensure you’re in compliance. Construction crews can work...
M2M and Telematics: Your Eyes on Equipment Near and Far
September 5, 2017
In machine-to-machine (M2M) communication, networked devices exchange information with each other, no human necessary. It’s the basis of the Internet of Things (IoT) — and the...
Big Boom: Top American Construction Hotspots Poised for Growth
August 25, 2017
The construction industry is booming in 10 key American cities, with another 10 smaller markets expected to expand dramatically over the next 12 months.
Adaptive Signal Control: The End of Long Traffic Lights?
August 8, 2017
Roads in U.S. cities aren’t getting any less congested. While more and better public transportation is one obvious answer, the Federal Highway Administration (FHA) is encouraging...
When Should Weekend Warriors Buy Tools and Equipment Vs. Renting?
August 8, 2017
Even if you’re not watching your budget (unlikely these days), there are still times when renting makes more sense. As you plan your next home DIY project, make a list of the tools...
Why and How to Provide Confined Space Training
August 7, 2017
Manholes, sewers, crawlspaces, shafts, HVAC ducts, escalator pits — these are places that can trigger a bout of claustrophobia in susceptible people sooner than they can say “get...
Construction Fatalities: August Is the Deadliest Month
August 7, 2017
For many people, August is all about trying to stay cool and squeezing in one last family trip before the kids go back to school. For people in the construction industry, the month...