Tag: Prepare
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How to Prepare Your Piano or Synthesiser for Moving
Moving into a new apartment is always stressful, especially when it comes to musical instruments. The owner must find out the exact model and technical specifications of their piano or synthesizer in advance. A competent approach will help you safely prepare Piano for moving and keep your peace of mind. This information determines the weight…
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How Mini Excavators Help Prepare Your Property for Winter
As temperatures drop and the first frost creeps in, many property owners start thinking about snow, ice, and winter storms. But the truth is, winter prep shouldn’t start after the snow hits — it should start now. A bit of planning goes a long way toward preventing damage, avoiding costly repairs, and keeping your property…
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Prepare for humanoid construction robots starting now: report
Dive Brief: Humanoid robots might not be a fixture on the jobsites of today, but the time is now for builders to start gameplanning for their future usage, according to an Oct. 17 report from consulting firm McKinsey and Co. The report paints a scenario that contractors across the country are all too familiar with:…
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Prepare Your Business for Winter: 4 Must-Check Areas
As you know, winter is around the corner. The cold has already made itself known, especially in the higher areas, where snow and freezing temps often show up early. If you’ve experienced winter, you know that it’s not just about keeping warm; it’s about preparation. This is particularly true if you’re a business owner because…
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Prepare your accounting infrastructure for what’s next: lean financial operations
According to AGC’s 2024 Construction Hiring and Business Outlook report, many contractors anticipate robust growth this year. That could mean more bids, bigger projects, and increased demand for your services. But a hidden barrier, rooted in outdated accounting practices, could prevent you from capitalizing on this trend. Outdated systems are a strategic liability. Manual processes,…
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Eye On Rental – Equipment Rental Shops Should Prepare for the Upcoming Year Now
The topics of preparation and efficiency planning have always been important. However, for all the obvious reasons (including the tight labor market, ever-increasing competition, and significantly higher costs of doing business) now is the time to place and even higher priority on these topics. Every equipment rental business is different of course but here are…
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How Businesses Can Prepare for PAGA Reform Compliance
California is well-known for having some of the most rigorous labor requirements in the United States, especially concerning employee meal and rest breaks. These regulations have been in place for over two decades, but recent legislative changes raise the stakes for non-compliance. As of July 1, 2024, California reformed its Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA),…
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ISO Standards: How Contractors Can Prepare for MEWPs Design Updates
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in Accessories, Attachments, Boom Lifts, Construction News, Construction Safety, Construction Technology, Equipment, Featured, Lifting, Lifting & Material Handling, Lifting Equipment, Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, Other Equipment or Fleet Hardware, Other Equipment or Fleet Management Software, Other Technology Solutions, Rental, Safety Equipment – Other, Scissor Lift, Scissor Lifts, Technology, Vertical Lift, Vertical Mast LiftsA new international standard is reshaping how controls are designed on mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), including boom lifts and scissor lifts. ISO 21455, titled Operator’s controls – Actuation, displacement, location and method of operation, was published in 2020 to improve operator safety and reduce the risk of accidents caused by inconsistent control layouts. Australia…
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How Businesses Can Prepare for and Navigate PAGA Reform
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California is well-known for having some of the most rigorous labor requirements in the United States, especially concerning employee meal and rest breaks. These regulations have been in place for over two decades, but recent legislative changes raise the stakes for non-compliance. As of July 1, 2024, California reformed its Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA),…
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Key Steps to Prepare a Construction Site for Safety & Compliance
Construction sites can be chaotic. Heavy machinery, constant movement, and unpredictable conditions make preparation essential. Without the right groundwork, small oversights turn into costly mistakes. Safety isn’t just a checklist item. It’s what keeps everyone on-site confident in their work and ready to tackle challenges head-on. Compliance adds another layer of responsibility that demands your…