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Welcome to On-Site's Construction Forum! Here you will find a collection of articles and papers intended specifically for Canadian construction contractors. Selected for their general interest by our editors, these articles have not been edited or modified.
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Index
- Finding buried treasure with diamond grinding, by John H. Roberts, IGGA
Diamond-grinding the concrete surface may meet or exceed the smoothness, friction and noise characteristics of asphalt overlays in pavement-rehabilitation projects, says this article from the International Grooving & Grinding Association. A case history is included. [2009-12-17] - Customizing a road-portable concrete-recycling system
Customizing a recycling system may cost less than you think, plus it could be far more profitable over the years than an off-the-shelf plant, according to this article from Grasan. [2009-10-30] - Five steps for increasing work truck fleet productivity, by Bob Johnson, NTEA
Maximizing fleet productivity starts with getting the most out of your vehicles. The best approach is driven by the type of fleet you operate and its drive cycles. [2009-10-08] - Safety from head to toe, from the Canadian Standards Association
The experts offer helpful tips for preventing injuries to the eyes, head, feet and toes in workplaces – as well as statistics on the number of workers who experience such injuries on the job. [2009-10-08] - Load concentration: not all trailers are the same
Rated load capacity is not the only important consideration in specifying a trailer, as this article from Rogers Brothers Corp. points out. [2009-09-02] - Cozying up to your banker can cure the recession shivers
Times are tight in the credit markets. Here are some practical tips on making sure you can get access to money when you need it, from the Business Development Bank of Canada. [2009-09-02] - The buzz on BIM, by Barry Reid and Chantal Bateman
Building Information Modelling can be a valuable tool for contractors in clash detection and in determining the impact of new technologies on schedules, as this article from Georgia-Pacific points out. [2009-08-20] - What prevents you from wearing your safety harness? by Alicia Brady
Despite current knowledge of the importance of fall-safety hardware and procedures, these accidents still occur regularly, according to B.C.'s Construction Safety Network. Why? [2009-08-17] - Dehumidification vs. heat in construction-drying applications, by Garrett Freeman
High moisture levels can be a huge problem in any construction project. This article from Munters examines some of the benefits of dehumidification technology. [2009-08-17] - 10 ways to prevent fuel theft
These tips on fuel management from 4REFUEL Ltd. may help improve your balance sheet. [2009-06-29] - Getting the most out of your hydraulic equipment, by Jennifer Lai.
This paper explains the basics of selecting hydraulic fluids for extremes of heat and cold, with specific reference to Petro-Canada's Hydrex fluids. [2009-05-25] - Vancouver pumper juggles multiple separate placing boom jobs
Schwing profiles a sophisticated concrete-placing operation in B.C. [2009-05-25] - Cash is king when securing financing, by Jerry Henechowicz
Tips on securing financing during financially troubled times from Fuller-Landau LLP. [2009-05-25] - How contractors can use technology to help weather the economic downturn,
by Alison Falco
This paper from Dynamic Systems examines the use of computer-based technology to protect assets. [2009-05-25]
