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A Perfect Storm of Challenges: State of the Concrete Industry

For Construction Pros

bubutu - stock.adobe.com Concrete contractors in 2025 are facing a perfect storm of challenges that are reshaping how work gets done on-site, impacting project timelines, budgets, and workforce stability. On-site mentorship is helping transfer knowledge from seasoned workers before they retire. Pouria Ghods, PhD, P.Eng.

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10 Portable Generator Safety Tips for the Summer

For Construction Pros

The OPEI is an international trade association representing power equipment, small engine, utility vehicle, golf car, and personal transport vehicle manufacturers and suppliers. If you must use an extension cord, it should be heavy-duty and designed for outdoor use. It’s best to plug in appliances directly to the generator.

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Complete Construction Terminology Cheat Sheet: US and AU Specific

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Architectural Plans and Blueprints Turning to the cool stuff architects and engineers create to bring buildings to life: architectural plans and blueprints. Architectural plans and blueprints are the result of serious artistic and technical skills. Safety first! Permits ensure that your project plays by the rules.

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40 Under 40: Champions of Construction 2021

Autodesk Construction Cloud

Justin Maryak , Auld & White Constructors. Dakota Clifford , Virginia Department of Transportation. LLC, a firm that focuses on complex, fast-paced, and heavy construction projects like the award winning East Side Access Project (Grand Central Terminal) and 2 nd Ave Subway expansion. Auld & White Constructors.

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Facilities Maintenance Checklist and Procedures

Job Order Contracting

This section does not address powered man-lifts, harnesses, self retracting fall limiters, shock absorbers, and other related fall protection equipment that falls into the above requirements. Sliding Doors a) Center door within track and remove, start by lifting up to remove from bottom track first. Adjust and service as needed.