Hydrodemolition

According to the American Road & Transportation Bridge Association, 36% of U.S. bridges—nearly 224,000—need repair work and 78,800 bridges should be replaced. That’s enough...

Material Certifications

In the dynamic world of construction and design, the importance of building material certifications cannot be overstated. These certifications serve as indicators of quality,...

DOL Finalizes Rule on PPE

The U.S. Department of Labor announced that its Occupational Safety and Health Administration has finalized a revision to the personal protective equipment (PPE) standard...

Redefining Heavy Haul Performance

Tricky situations for hauling equipment have three new solutions that feature innovative trailer-steering technology.  Picture this: At the edge of an industrial corridor, a lowboy...

Welder/generator units help general contractor cut noise and save money

As a proud fourth-generation family company, C.D. Smith Construction Inc. is able to point to hundreds of hospitals, schools, factories, and churches in its...
LOW-ROLLING RESISTANCE TIRES

Low-Rolling Resistance Tires Require Careful Consideration for Mixed Service Use

Changes to Phase 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) regulations are coming in 2018 that will affect emission and fuel economy standards for medium- and heavy-duty...
TrueLook camera

5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Construction Camera

Modern construction jobsite cameras have become high-tech tools that contractors can use to make their jobs more efficient. Where can construction cameras benefit the workflows of a modern...

Great Lakes Dredging Sends Sediment Flying

Great Lakes Dredge & Dock Company’s Rivers and Lakes Division was faced with sediment-filled ditches and pockets of connecting standing water on a large...

Genie Lifts

In early 2020, work started on a $230 million renovation for the Footprint Center, home to the NBA’s Phoenix Suns and the WNBA’s Phoenix...

Tire Safety

Service technicians face unique challenges when it comes to properly and safely servicing OTR tires. The size of the equipment, hazardous work environments, and...