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Despite COVID and all its significant challenges, construction has performed better than other industries during the pandemic. Learn more: news.whitecap.com/construction-i… #WhiteCap

Kickback is one of the most common causes of serious accidents with power cutters. Read about the steps to take to prevent kickbacks and avoid any potential harm to the operator: news.whitecap.com/avoiding-kickb… #WhiteCap #construction

Traditionally, stormwater solutions relied on transforming a site’s topography. Now as site designers try to utilize every square foot of space, they are incorporating more trench drains in their plans to save space, time, and money. Learn more here: news.whitecap.com/using-modular-…

Despite the pandemic, many projects must go on, and employers are looking for ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19 on the jobsite. Learn about new COVID-19 check-in apps that quickly check workers’ and visitors’ health onsite: news.whitecap.com/covid-19-check…

The American Concrete Institute has released a new and updated ACI Detailing Manual, which will provide guidance to concrete design and detailing professionals for years to come! Learn more here: news.whitecap.com/aci-releases-n… #WhiteCap #concrete

CEMEX is utilizing Carbon Upcycling to double the reuse of industrial residue, keeping more waste out of landfills and lowering its CO2 footprint! Learn more: news.whitecap.com/low-emission-c… #WhiteCap #Concrete

The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ employment report indicates that 84,000 construction jobs were added in October, the largest gain in the industry since June! Read more: news.whitecap.com/gains-in-const… #WhiteCap #construction

A Concrete Admixture is any material added to change the fresh or hardened characteristics of concrete. Learn about the different types and when to use them! news.whitecap.com/concrete-admix… #WhiteCap #Concrete

Jobsites may house acids and other caustic substances, heavy metals, solvents, or volatile liquids. The one thing these substances have in common is the necessity to store and handle them safely and securely! Learn more: news.whitecap.com/how-to-store-h… #WhiteCap #safetyfirst

The construction industry won’t be taken completely over by robots, but the future does put autonomous trucks on the job sooner rather than later! Learn more: news.whitecap.com/autonomous-tru… #WhiteCap #construction

Safety is one of the most important things on a jobsite. Take our Circular Saw Cutting & Safety Quiz and test your knowledge! news.whitecap.com/circular-saw-c… #WhiteCap #safetyfirst

The final segment in our series on The ABCDs of Fall Protection is Descent & Rescue! Learn more about the types of post-fall rescue and what your crew needs to be prepared: news.whitecap.com/creating-a-des… #WhiteCap #fallprotection

Connectors are a crucial part of a Fall Arrest System by linking anchorage with the harness. Learn about the types and how to inspect connecting devices in part 3 of our series on The ABCDs of Fall Protection! lnkd.in/g7zi-Q9 #WhiteCap #fallprotection

According to the BLS, several construction-related jobs are in the top 25 highest paying jobs without a college degree, with construction manager coming in at number 2! See what construction jobs made this list: news.whitecap.com/highest-paying… #WhiteCap

Learn about the top 15 types of cement and how they are used! Read our first installment from ACI’s Concrete Craftsman Series: news.whitecap.com/top-15-types-o… #WhiteCap

The Department of Energy granted UCLA a $2-million grant to develop a process to convert CO2 emissions into a form of concrete! Learn more: news.whitecap.com/ucla-wins-2m-g…

Do you have the right mixing paddle for your material? Learn about the science of mixing and how to choose the right paddle for your job! news.whitecap.com/match-the-padd… #WhiteCap #construction

Help support @StJude patients like Morgan by donating today! Donate in person at one of our branches or click the link below. St. Jude won’t stop until no child dies from cancer: stjude.org/donate/field.h…

B is for Body: Part 2 of a 4-part series on The ABCDs of Fall Protection! Learn how to choose, use, and properly inspect your body harness: news.whitecap.com/how-to-choose-… #WhiteCap #FallProtection

Read about how a Nevada company is the first to utilize a walk-through disinfecting cube to combat COVID-19 on a construction site: news.whitecap.com/walk-through-d… #WhiteCap #Covid19