Tag: Crews
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Top GPS Time Clock Apps for Construction Crews in 2026
Selecting the ideal GPS time clock for construction crews in the US can be challenging, especially as workers frequently move between job sites and schedules often shift unexpectedly. Issues such as missed clock-ins, inaccurate locations, and manual time tracking can cause billing delays, payroll errors, and compliance risks. Contractors need a robust system that ensures…
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The Science of Staying Warm: How to Keep Construction Crews Safe, Warm and Productive in Cold Weather
Every jobsite has its hazards, but few are as underestimated as the cold. It creeps in quietly, draining focus and energy — until workers learn how to fight it with purpose. Despite the serious risk cold conditions pose on the job, many crews continue to layer up haphazardly, grabbing whatever looks the warmest without understanding…
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The Science of Staying Warm: How to Keep Construction Crews Safe, Warm and Productive in Cold Weather
Every jobsite has its hazards, but few are as underestimated as the cold. It creeps in quietly, draining focus and energy — until workers learn how to fight it with purpose. Despite the serious risk cold conditions pose on the job, many crews continue to layer up haphazardly, grabbing whatever looks the warmest without understanding…
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6 Must-Have Pieces of Cold-Weather Gear for Construction Crews This Winter
There are plenty of terms we all know when it comes to cold-weather hazards — hypothermia, frostbite, trench foot — but here’s one that doesn’t get as much attention: cold stress. According to the Centers for Disease Control, cold stress happens any time your body loses heat faster than it can make it. That can…
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How and why ICHRAs are built for busy construction crews
Every week brings changes to your construction workforce, whether it’s a new employee joining your crew or a new project kicking off. While your schedules and staff move quickly to keep up with project demands, you can’t say the same for the one-size-fits-all healthcare benefits your construction company provides. While static plans don’t always reflect…
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Astec EZR3 Screed Redefines Balance and Mat Quality for Modern Paving Crews
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Astec surprised the industry with a late season drop of a brand new, redesigned, reengineered super screed. Created with contractor feedback, the EZR3 is engineered for balance, both in design and operation. Its rear-mount configuration enhances tractor stability and reduces the need for constant adjustments, keeping paving operations smooth and consistent across wider widths. The…
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Cold Weather Workwear for Concrete Crews: Preventing Frostbite and Cold Stress on the Job
When concrete crews pour slabs in January or set sidewalks during sleet, the job continues regardless of the cold. For contractors, winter brings challenges that go beyond discomfort. Frostbitten fingers make it difficult to tie rebar, numb feet create unstable footing and the risk of hypothermia rises quickly without proper protection. Reliable winter workwear is…
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Heat Safety Rollbacks Endanger Road Crews in the Sunbelt
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in Application, Asphalt, Blacktop, Business, Compaction, Construction News, Construction Safety, Dirt Work, Featured, Infrastructure, Labor & Workforce Development, Maintenance, Milling, Pavement Maintenance, Pavement Marking & Striping, Pavement Preservation & Maintenance, Paving, Plants, Policy Matters, Production, safety, Seal Coating, Sealcoating, Striping, Top Story, WorkforceImagine if tomorrow you woke up and heard a news report stating that a few states had passed laws which ban local governments from requiring workzone barriers like cones or concrete blocks? Or what if you heard they forbid localities from requiring a flagger for road work? Your first reaction might be to fact-check the…
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Work Smarter, Not Hotter: Temperature Regulating Gear That Keeps Crews Going
As temperatures rise and work environments grow more demanding, the need for reliable temperature-regulating personal protective equipment and workwear has never been greater. Whether indoors with limited ventilation or outdoors under direct sun exposure, heat stress poses a serious risk to worker health, safety, and productivity. Prolonged exposure to high temperatures can lead to fatigue,…
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5 New CASE Machines Focus on Helping Construction and Utility Crews Take on Complex Jobs More Efficiently
CASE Construction Equipment is enhancing its machine lineup with two new compact wheel loaders, including an electric model, two new motor graders and a new small articulated loader with a telescopic arm. The launch also includes upgrades to existing machines, with new technology and options for dozers, compact track loaders and skid steer loaders that give…