Safety is an ongoing process and We invest in our employees

At McClain & Co., Inc., safety is an ongoing process, and we invest in our employees. We always strive to maintain a safe and productive work environment by training our employees in the classroom and the field.

We had a great training week on the first days of January 2023. The training curriculum was OSHA Roadway Construction 10HR, 1st Aid/CPR, Fall Protection, PPE, Slips, Trips & Falls, Fatigued Driving, HAZCOM, and Ethics Training.

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Understanding The Bridge And Highway Construction And Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project

Understanding The Bridge And Highway Construction And Infrastructure Rehabilitation Project  

One of the most dynamic and growing facets of the construction industry in the United States involves the work of bridge and highway construction, as well as bridge and highway repair and rehabilitation. And what these types of projects have in common is the requirement for highway and bridge construction equipment and highway and bridge […]

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Highway Construction And The Benefits Of Traffic Control Safety Equipment

Roadway Construction And The Benefits Of Traffic Control Safety Equipment

Large-scale highway construction can be a somewhat high-risk endeavor, given the size of the equipment used and the sheer number of workers and equipment. However, even smaller-sized road work projects have a degree of risk. And this holds true for all highway work and construction projects, given the presence of automobile and truck traffic during […]

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The Dangers Associated With The Improper Use Of Construction Equipment

Construction is, by its very nature, an inherently dangerous industry. The presence of large equipment, power tools, and multiple personnel on an active jobsite can all combine to create a dangerous work environment. That being said, the vast number of construction projects carried every year are completed successfully with few, if any, major incidents. Unfortunately, […]

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Federal Bridge Inspection Standards and the Need for Under Bridge Inspections

Tips For Finding The Best Construction Rental Equipment Company

Construction requires tools and equipment. And the larger the project or structure being built, typically the larger the tools and equipment required. Which is where construction rental equipment often plays a vital role. More often than not, construction firms and engineering companies will opt to rent large construction equipment rather than purchase them. Given the […]

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The Experience to Expect When You Turn to McClain and Co., Inc.

When you work with McClain and Co., Inc., you can expect a level of experience and professionalism that is second to none. With over 20 years in the industry, we have the knowledge and expertise to get the job done right. We understand that no two projects are alike, which is why we take a […]

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How McClain Can Help You Overcome Common Industry Challenges

Every industry has its share of challenging issues and demands. While many of these are faced and overcome from behind desks and in front of computer screens, many other industry challanges are confronted in the field. The highway bridge construction, maintenance, and inspection industry – a significant segment of the nation’s broader infrastructure industries – […]

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Some Of The Biggest Bridge Maintenance Projects In Recent U.S. History

Some Of The Biggest Bridge Maintenance Projects In Recent U.S. History

The United States is certainly not the oldest nation in the world and there are few structures still standing here that are more than 400 years old, which is incredibly recent by European standards and those of other parts of the globe. A bridge in Greece, for example, is purported to be the oldest bridge […]

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Defining Quality and Recognizing Its Attributes

Why McClain Is Your Number One Pick For Construction Rentals

Bridge and highway construction in the United States is poised to enter a new era with the recent passage of the federal government’s $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. The need for new and rehabilitated bridges, highways, roads, and other infrastructure is certainly not new. As IBIS World noted earlier this year in response to the recently […]

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Importance of Using the Right Traffic Control Equipment

Have you ever wondered why traffic control personnel use a particular type of traffic control device in a given situation? If so, you are not alone. Many drivers also wonder this and may even wonder if these workers have some sort of secret code that they use to determine the best way to direct them. […]

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