Tips for Renting Equipment During COVID-19 By Ethan Smith, Content Curator for Trader Interactive Equipment Trader Should your company rent or buy equipment, especially in uncertain economic times such as these? Here are 10 topics to consider before deciding whether or not you should rent.
News Roundup: COVID-19 and the Coatings Industry By CoatingsPro Staff As coatings contractors, you may be sheltering at home or considered “essential” workers. Regardless where you are and what you can currently do, you need to have the most up-to-date information for your job.
COVID-19’s Impact on the AEC Industry By Construction Specifications Institute The Construction Specifications Institute sat down with three experts to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting the architecture, engineering, and construction industry.
PPE and the Effects on Productivity During COVID-19 By Mark Ogg, MCM, PMP, CCCA, Sr. Manager of Projects for JLL COVID-19 has affected all industries, including construction. Plan your new PPE requirements and jobsite strategies before returning to the jobsite.
8 Tips on How to Run Your Business Remotely By Kandi Hamble, Content Editor, and Anna Anderson, CEO, at Art Unlimited Pivoting to the work from home life may be improved upon with these tips on your workstation as well as your communication strategies.
Virtual Learning Flyer from ARDEX – Making it Easy to Access Video Content! By Staff ARDEX Americas has created an easy access virtual learning flyer to help customers connect with an extensive video library. This video library features learning options such as; project showcases, product demonstrations, the “Ask the Expert” series and many more.
U.S. Department of Labor Offers New Video and Poster On Proper Workplace Use of Respirators By Staff The U.S. Department of Labor announced that the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has released a new video and poster for employers and workers on how to properly wear and remove a respirator.
How to Cope with Job Stress and Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic By Staff Whether you are going into work or working from home, the COVID-19 pandemic has probably changed the way you work
Honeywell AI-Driven Thermal Imager Detects Elevated Body Temperature, Helping To Keep People And Places Safe By Staff System can also identify if individuals are wearing the necessary personal protective equipment.
3M and Ford Begin Shipping Newly Designed Powered Air-Purifying Respirators for Health Care Workers Fighting COVID-19 By Staff Newly designed powered air-purifying respirators (PAPRs), developed by Ford in close collaboration with 3M, are on the way to health care workers fighting COVID-19.
Paycheck Protection Program Is Allowing Construction Firms By Staff A large share of construction firms promptly received loan funds under the new Paycheck Protection Program, enabling many of them to hire or retain employees despite a surge in project cancellations, according to a survey released today by the Associated General Contractors of America.
Additional $310 Billion In Funding For Paycheck Protection Program Loans Will Help Support Thousands Of Essential Construction Jobs By Staff The chief executive officer of the Associated General Contractors of America, Stephen E. Sandherr, issued the following statement in reaction to proposed legislation that will provide an additional $310 billion in funding for Paycheck Protection Program loans to help small businesses retain jobs:
Spotlight On: Respiratory Protection By Ben DuBose Respiratory protection has been highlighted in the coatings and construction industries for years, and it has never been more prevalent in the mainstream than now. Get a few tips on how your crews can focus on respiratory protection.
3M Continues Fight Against COVID-19 With Aid for Relief and Recovery Efforts By Staff In its continued effort to combat the COVID-19 global pandemic, today 3M announced plans to provide $20 million in financial support to frontline healthcare workers, vulnerable populations disproportionately affected by the virus and medical research initiatives. 3M’s investment will be directed to community partners working to address critical needs during this global crisis.
Nippon Paint and Corning Inc. Donated Lab-Tested Antivirus Coatings to Hospitals By Staff ippon Paint China and Corning Incorporated donated 5 million RMB worth of Nippon Paint Antivirus Kids Paint (specially produced for frontline hospital use, not available in the market) to four Hubei coronavirus-designated hospitals with a total area of 120,000 square meters.