Concrete
Methods to Properly Remove Concrete
There are several situations where concrete needs to be removed. Whether the project is big – such as widening an existing road – or small – like removing a damaged patio – you need a […]
safety
Mining & Tunneling
The Future of Smart Mining
Smart mining offers technological solutions to the mining industry. It is meant to increase safety and production while lowering costs. It can also reduce the environmental footprint of a mine. In this article we discuss […]
Concrete
Concrete Mixing and Pouring Methods
View the complete article here One building material is so prevalent we rarely even think about it. Concrete – strong, stable, dependable. Recently, America got a grim reminder of the importance of concrete – when […]
General Equipment
The Perils of Unstructured On-The-Job Training
By Rick Longstaff – VISTA Training Is your operation leaving on-the-job training (OJT) to chance, relying on experienced operators to share the benefits of their knowledge with trainees? If so, you may be opening the door […]
General Equipment
Formal Training vs. On-The-Job Experience
View the complete article here. By Rick Longstaff – VISTA Training When it comes to heavy equipment, is it best for an operator to learn in a structured training environment – such as a classroom […]
Cranes & Lifting
Erecting a Tower Crane Made Simple
View the complete article here. In some cities, tower cranes have become part of the skyline. They seem to be everywhere – constructing high-rises and other tall structures. The mechanics of setting up a […]
Cranes & Lifting
INTERVIEW: Bigfoot Outrigger Pads
E&C’s interview with Bigfoot Outrigger Pads, an American Family business and only major manufacturer of both custom composite and wooden outrigger pads. E&C: Tell us about the different uses for outrigger pads. BF: Cranes Utility […]
Trucks & Hauling
Hazards of Unintended Movement of Dump Truck Body Beds
Preface Performing maintenance work underneath the dump body of a dump truck presents extraordinary hazards to maintenance or servicing personnel. During an OSHA inspection at a heavy construction equipment maintenance shop, an employee was observed […]
Trucks & Hauling
Breeze Through Road Inspections
By Nycole Brusseau, Product Manager, Trimble We have officially reached the Electronic Logging Device ELD mandate compliance deadline which ended on December 16, 2019. This guide shows what you can expect during an inspection and […]
Mining & Tunneling
10 Most Impressive Tunnel Projects
View complete article here. If you’re interested in engineering or construction, there are few projects more awe-inspiring than tunnels. By their very nature, tunnels defy the elements around them. Depending on where they are located, […]