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Summer is coming and the work on your construction job isn’t going to stop because it’s hot out. So now is the time to start finding some accessories that keep you cool, hydrated, and comfortable so you can stay productive. We’ve compiled a list of places you can find cooling accessories with the construction worker in mind.
Read moreIt was only a matter of time before someone created a group sharing platform for heavy construction equipment, and EquipmentShare has won the race to market. Back in April we wrote a piece about a Purchasing.com survey that showed heavy equipment rentals were on the rise in the construction industry. One way to capitalize on that trend it to find a way to rent your company’s equipment while it’s just standing idly by.
Read moreWe use ladders a lot in the construction industry. So much so, that we tend to take them for granted and use the same ladder for different types of jobs. Many times the use of the wrong ladder increases the likelihood of injury on the job site.
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With the recent release of Avengers 2, there’s no better time to discuss the world’s first bionic suit made specifically with the construction industry in mind. Unfortunately, unlike the suit Iron Man wears, this one doesn’t allow you to fly or shoot beams out of your hands, but it does show some unbelievable upside for the productivity of a manual laborer.
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Working on your hands and knees for hours on end can do a harsh number on your back, neck and knees and laying brick pavers is no small task.
Read moreAn oldie, but a goody, this video shows what happens when someone lets the concrete buffer get loose and spin out of control. It also answers the age old question of, “How many contractors does it take?” The answer is 18 and thankfully none of them were hurt in the making of this hilarious video...
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A recent report by Purchasing.com titled, “Tech Innovations Drive Increases in Heavy Equipment Leases and Rentals” determined renting heavy machinery of all types is on the rise, and purchasing is down. The study surveyed over 71,000 professionals directly related to the purchase of equipment regarding their preferences of renting vs leasing backhoe loaders, bulldozers, compact track loaders, excavators, rough terrain forklifts, skid steer loaders, and wheel loaders and most categories showed a high increases of renting versus purchasing.
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The ability to see and to be seen clearly is one of the most important ways to stay safe and be productive on a job site. That’s why Illumagear created the Halo Light.
Read moreIf you are a user of Construction.com's Dodge Data and Analytics than their new app Construction Nearby is a must have. The Construction Nearby uses a clean easy to navigate interface that is integrated with Google Maps.
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Do you fiancy yourself a Hipster Construction Professional with no way of expressing your millennial subculture?
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