The weight and movement of heavy machinery can take a toll on the grounds of a construction site. When work needed to be done on the Louisiana State University practice football field, Ritter Forest Products’ 3-ply laminated mats were able to protect the worksite and keep the field in good shape for the team to… Read more »
Anybody who has ever worked on a pipeline construction job knows that these projects are a different beast entirely. Building new pipeline and fixing and maintaining existing pipeline is no easy feat. It is imperative that you have the right equipment to get the job done and keep your team safe in the process. In… Read more »
When you’re working in construction, one of your goals should always be to disturb the environment around you as little as possible during a project. There are several environmental factors you’ll want to be conscious of as you work, such as area wildlife and vegetation. One of your biggest concerns though should be minimizing soil… Read more »
Mobile cranes are one of the most useful pieces of equipment on any given industrial worksite. Their ability to lift and transport heavy loads speeds up the construction process greatly, making them a must-have on projects of all kinds and across various industry sectors. Like with any industrial machinery though, that kind of power comes… Read more »
One of the most important factors in safe crane operation is stability. From the ground beneath the machine to the hand that’s operating it, stability is crucial to ensuring a crane can move itself and its load from point A to point B without causing any damage or putting anyone in danger. Unfortunately, no matter… Read more »
There are a lot of different products out there designed to make working with heavy machinery easier and safer. While this is, of course, helpful for construction and industrial projects, it can be tricky to determine which of these products have the most to offer your worksite and are actually worth buying. When it comes… Read more »
Changes are afoot in Harris County, as the local Commissioners Court recently announced new guidelines for the construction workforce. The guidelines include the following: Construction laborers working under county contracts must be paid a $15 minimum prevailing wage. Purchasing agents, county attorneys and county engineers must evaluate prospective construction vendors based on their safety records,… Read more »
In Texas, the majority of multimillion-dollar construction firms report that they’re having trouble hiring qualified workers in a variety of trade specializations, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. The association, which has been surveying and assessing worker shortages in the U.S. since 2013, recently surveyed over 2,000 construction firms across the United States,… Read more »
On June 4, the Louisiana legislature passed a nearly $700 million transportation spending plan, the largest such bill in 30 years. The final vote in the Louisiana House of Representatives was 90 to 11. Known as House Bill 578, the legislation provides funding for 10 projects around the state, from New Orleans to Lafayette and… Read more »
Shell Chemicals has recently advanced plans for a major plant expansion in Geismar, Louisiana, according to Louisiana Economic Development. The $1.2 billion expansion at one of the company’s existing manufacturing facilities would add a monoethylene glycol plant to the site. Shell could decide to approve construction as early as next year. Louisiana Economic Development and… Read more »
